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Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
Malaria-free destinations in Namibia
Malaria-free areas in Namibia: what highlights can be seen there? The best tips for trips without malaria worries!
Bauer sucht Frau International: farmer Rüdiger in South Africa
Where does farmer Rüdiger live in South Africa? In the beautiful Western Cape: Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, the Swartland wine region and the Cederberg are not far!
Bauer sucht Frau International – Emil in Namibia
Anyone wondering where and how farmer Emil lives will find answers here: Etosha National Park, Lake Otjikoto, the Hoba meteorite and the Otavi Mountains.
Bauer sucht Frau: where does Charly live in Botswana?
Farmer Charly in Botswana is looking for a wife. Where and how he lives, I show you here: the Okavango River and Delta, the Red Cliffs and Tsodilo Hills.
Malaria protection on Africa trips: how can you control the travel disease?
What sensational news these days: the first malaria vaccine is here! Cause for joy in Africa, where the suffering is still greatest. But what changes as a result for tourism and for travellers?
Africa trips: what makes a tour operator a specialist?
Travel expert Luisa explains why it is so important to book Africa trips with a specialist. And what exactly makes her a specialist.
Is a visit to Kolmanskop worth it: German ghost town in Namibia
What do you see in the ghost town of Kolmanskop? Is a visit worth it? We take you along!
How did the diamond town of Kolmanskop in Namibia come about?
The old German colonial town of Kolmanskuppe, or Kolmanskop in Afrikaans, is without question a highlight of any round trip in southern Namibia. It was once the glamorous centre of the diamond industry of German South West Africa. Today only the abandoned houses bear witness to its past splendour.
3 country tips: where is the best place to see meerkats in Africa?
Meerkats – and of course female meerkats too – are "everybody's darling" on trips in Africa. In the sparkle of my guests' eyes, visibly moved, are reflected memories of Timon from "The Lion King" and Kolo from the film "Meerkats: The Movie".
Namibia's plant life: what trees are there in Namibia? – These are my Big Five
Namibia, a desert country. And yet there are a number of very interesting trees to discover here. The Big Five of trees in Namibia are introduced here.
Wildebeest migration route in Tanzania: when do wildebeest calve?
Around February, the Great Migration of animals makes a stopover in the Serengeti. Hundreds of thousands of newborns are the reason.
Celebrating Christmas in Africa: we won't let Corona get us down
Christmas in Africa takes place this year too despite Corona. There are big differences from European Christmas, as this blog shows using Namibia as an example.
Where does Cape Town get its drinking water? Two years after "Day Zero" and the influence of tourism:
Cape Town draws the lessons from the Day Zero water crisis and the lack of tourism in 2017/2018 and is developing into a water-sensitive city.
Where can you see hyenas: the hyena connection in the Serengeti
Hyenas are fascinating wild animals with complex social structures. Where can you see them, and what sets them apart? The hyenas of the Serengeti give the answer!
Booking an Africa trip: how do I find the right tour operator?
Why, as a guide, I recommend that guests book with a tour operator rather than a travel agency.
Namibia trip after Covid-19 (Corona) lockdown: back in nature, an experience report
After months of lockdown, back into nature. Impressions and experiences in Namibia's current situation. And why a trip is worthwhile now.
Plastic ban in Kenya: "No plastic on safari? How am I supposed to manage that?"
No single-use plastic in Kenya's National Parks. What is it all about? And what do holidaymakers in Kenya need to bear in mind? We'll tell you!
How to apply for an e-visa to enter Tanzania?
Tanzania, home of the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro. You can apply for an e-visa to enter the country. What do you need to know?