How I traveled from Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe) by road and rail. Late 2016, I decided to embark on a project “Travel Africa” with the aim of traveling to all African countries. My main goal was to explore, learn and experience what makes every country unique. This journey first took me to Ethiopia, …
Your Kenyan Backpacking Essentials: 5 items you shouldn’t travel without. Kenya is a truly breath-taking country, famous for its stunning landscapes, its dramatic coastline, endless Savannah plains, lake-lands and even mountainous highlands. It’s hardly surprising that millions of people flock to this East African country every single year. From the stunning coconut framed beach of …
Here’s what you need to know before traveling to Kenya By Milda Urbonaite So you’re traveling to Kenya? Congratulations! Whether you’re going on a safari, planning to test your endurance up Mount Kenya, or have your eyes set on city-getaways in Nairobi and Mombasa, you’ll have an unforgettable time! Like any other trip, a trip …
Heading out for a camping trip or hiking adventure soon? ensure you have your pack’s basic camping essentials. Whether it is your first hike after a long while, your first hike ever, or just one of many camping trips, it’s always a good idea to check your 10 camping essentials to make sure you have …
Planning a Backpacking Africa trip? The Resource links below consist of valuable information to help you travel more and better. The resources include first-hand experiences and stories from my backpacking trips around the continent. Here you will find everything from Accommodation, Buses, Trains, Tips, Tools and Travel Guides. Resource Links for Most Read Pages and …
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Travel Tips to Help you Plan Your Trip Are you planning to travel? If so, read on to find out how to prepare your trip. Travel planning is very important as it can make your trip very enjoyable or a nightmare. That said, here are tips from an expert vagabond: 1. Avoid Over Packing Many …
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Backpacking Kampala, Uganda: All you need to Know Are you planning a Backpacking Kampala trip but you are not sure where to get started? How about a bus trip from Nairobi to Kigali through Kampala? Are you overwhelmed by all the information on the web about Backpacking Kampala? If yes, look no more. In this …
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3 Places to travel to for a budget safari Spending a few weeks away on Safari sounds like a fantastic idea – and it is. Getting to grips with nature in this way is unparalleled with any other experience. Unfortunately, it’s far from cheap. Go2Africa highlight how much you can expect to spend on safari, …
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How to See the World Whilst Avoiding the Common Travel Worries Tip: Start with solo road trips so that you become comfortable with being on your own. Make sure your car has got the right security system and a great-quality dashboard camera. It will help you take pictures and record videos without needing a partner. …
According to the Passport Index, the Kenyan passport has a Global Power Rank of position 69. This ranking – based on the visa-free score – makes it one of the strongest passports in Africa. As of February 2018, Kenyan passport holders could visit 39 countries visa-free, get visa-on-arrival in 30 countries and required a visa to …
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Backpacking Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) Cote d’Ivoire, or the Ivory Coast, can be one of the most appealing West African nations to travelers. This is thanks to its combination of pretty beaches, inland rainforests, and interesting history. It also happens to be a country in which you can enjoy a lot of the best activities …
Backpacking from Cape Town to Cairo Solo Taking a solo trip in many parts of Africa can be challenging. This is true, especially when you are uncertain of the political status, weather conditions or the means of transport. In this post, a solo female backpacker shares her story on how she despite all her fears backpacked …
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