7 articles tagged with africa travel
When I first landed in Maun's dusty airstrip after a grueling series of flights, I had no idea this frontier town would become my favorite safari gateway in Africa. As the jumping-off point for the magnificent Okavango Delta, Maun strikes...
When my husband and I first touched down in Walvis Bay with our detailed itinerary and quality-control mindset, we quickly realized that navigating Namibia's vast, breathtaking landscapes requires more strategy than your average destination. The country's stunning deserts, wildlife reserves,...
The moment my feet touched Nampula's rust-colored earth, I knew this northern Mozambican city would challenge and reward me in equal measure. After 36 hours of travel (and one very questionable airport sandwich), I found myself blinking in the brilliant...
The first time I landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the cacophony of honking matatus and the vibrant street energy hit me with the same intensity as mile 20 of a marathon – overwhelming yet exhilarating. I'd come to Kenya...
The thunderous roar hits you before the mist even touches your skin. That's the moment I knew Victoria Falls would forever change how my daughter and I experienced travel together. Standing at the edge of what locals call 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' –...
The journey from Entebbe's shores of Lake Victoria to the coral-rich coastline of Hurghada represents more than just a geographic transition—it's a fascinating shift between two distinct African experiences. When my physical therapy conference in Uganda concluded, I decided to...
There's something profoundly humbling about locking eyes with a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat—a moment where technology fades away and raw connection takes precedence. My recent expedition to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park delivered this rare disconnection from the digital...
