There’s been a lot of talk on social media recently, mostly from Zanzibar locals who are upset with the way tourists are dressing on their island these days. I’ve even started to see pictures of disrespectful tourists popping up in…
There’s been a lot of talk on social media recently, mostly from Zanzibar locals who are upset with the way tourists are dressing on their island these days. I’ve even started to see pictures of disrespectful tourists popping up in…
There’s nothing quite like a Botswana safari. In fact, The Telegraph even named it ‘the BEST safari in…
January 6, 2021
I’ve been backpacking Zanzibar on a budget many times over the last 11 years. It’s one of my…
January 4, 2021
It’s 5.30am in Stone Town. I awake to the sound of the call to prayer from the nearby…
December 28, 2020
If you’re travelling in East Africa, Swahili is a useful language to know. Many people speak English, but…
December 27, 2020
Most nationalities need a visa to enter Tanzania. Your Tanzania visa also includes entry to the islands of…
December 26, 2020
Most nationalities need visas for Kenya travel and Kenya has 6 types of visa for visitors. I will…
December 26, 2020
Do you have a friend or loved one who loves Africa and/or travel? Trying to figure out what…
December 4, 2020
This year has been pretty crappy for many reasons… however, always one to look on the…
December 2, 2020
Today I am writing to you with a bit of a heavy heart. Mara Explorers is in trouble…
November 28, 2020