Background
Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
LGBT+ travel to South Africa – a start in Cape Town
LGBT travel to South Africa: what to know there and what to expect. Two-part blog. Today: Cape Town, the LGBT* capital of South Africa
Uganda trip – what do you need to know? A first overview of the exciting destination
Why Uganda is an increasingly interesting safari and trekking destination and what a tourist should know before a visit is explored in today's blog.
Safaris in Laikipia: what makes the region one of Kenya's best safari destinations?
Laikipia, once a patchwork of huge cattle ranches, is today not only a cattle-farming region but also a wildlife conservation area for Africa's unique wildlife and adventurous safaris. The region stands for exclusivity and special safari activities.
How do wild animals mate in Africa? Valentine's Day of a different kind
Valentine's Day of African wildlife, or how they shape their love lives, is the topic of today's blog.
Is a visit to Twyfelfontein in Namibia worth it?
Twyfelfontein, with its rock engravings and paintings, is one of the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Namibia. What it is all about and whether a visit is worthwhile is the subject of today's blog.
Is a visit to the Lebombo Mountains in eSwatini worth it?
The Lebombo Mountains in eSwatini, Africa's last absolutely ruled kingdom, have been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since June 2019. Whether a visit is worthwhile is shown by today's blog.
Nyerere National Park or Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania – is a visit worth it?
In south-east Tanzania, Nyerere National Park and the Selous Game Reserve directly border each other. How do they compare? Today's blog explains.
Which lakes are there in Kenya? UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Kenya Lake System
The Kenya Lake System in the East African Rift Valley is one of the country's 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What makes this natural beauty so special is reported in today's blog.
Is a visit to the Tsodilo Hills in Botswana worth it?
Botswana's only UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site is also called the "Louvre of the Desert". More than 4,500 rock paintings can be seen here. Is a visit to the Tsodilo Hills worth it?
5 Christmas greetings from Africa – films that connect
5 African countries, 5 films that promise entertainment from Africa over Christmas, beautiful memories, yearning anticipation or contemplative impressions.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa – is the iSimangaliso Wetland Park worth it?
South Africa's ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites bear witness to a wonderful diversity of cultural and natural treasures. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is part of it.
Incwala in eSwatini – much more than the "Festival of the First Fruits"
Incwala is eSwatini's most important holiday. At its centre is the king, ruler of Africa's last absolute monarchy. What the ceremony means and how it unfolds, you will learn here.
Where can you see rhinos in Tanzania? 5 top places for rhino sightings
Tanzania's small population of black rhinos is growing. Where you have the best chances of spotting them in the country is covered in today's blog.
Is a visit to the Kondoa Rock Art paintings worth it?
Among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tanzania are also the Kondoa Rock Art paintings. Where they come from and what they show is reported in today's blog.
What do you see in private nature reserves: the conservancies in Kenya
Kenya's wildlife and nature conservation system distinguishes between National Parks, national reserves, conservancies, game reserves and others. What is behind the conservancies is explained in today's blog.
African wild dogs in Botswana
The African wild dog is considered powerful, agile, tough and ruthless. But its existence is threatened. What makes them so special and where to find them in Botswana, you will learn here.
The best places for astrophotography: where do you see the most stars? 3 top stargazing places in Namibia
Namibia enjoys a magnificent starry sky. The big country with the small population causes hardly any air and light pollution and is therefore ideal for stargazing.
South Africa – and every year is Heritage "Braai" Day
Desmond Tutu coined the term Rainbow Nation for South Africa. It reflects the diversity of cultures in this country, which is celebrated every year on 24 September as Heritage Day.