Zebra cooling off in the marshes of Amboseli NP

Self Drive in Kenya – Rhinos and Ranches Safari

If there is one trip you should do in your lifetime to Africa then it is a self drive in Kenya.  Not just any self drive in Kenya but a guided self drive to the best parks and reserves in all of Africa.  Staying in quaint accommodation this is not a rough safari but a blend of...

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Before the sun rises, the vehicle arrives to collect us to go on an amazing adventure, a hot air balloon safari over the African plains. I, myself, am a little nervous, I am not too keen on heights.  But the thought of missing out on a once in a lifetime experience is motivation...

Travelling with food allergies or intolerances in Africa

Travelling with food allergies or intolerances is never an easy task.  With a little know-how and preparation travelling has just become a whole lot easier. Keeping well and healthy while travelling From our experience of catering for everything from Coeliac (Celiac) to Diabetes...

Do you know these facts about Namibia?

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. Namibia is well known for it’s desert, dramatic coastline and diamonds. But did you know these facts about Namibia? Namibia is committed to protecting the environment Namibia was the first country in the world to include...

A visit to Cape Town … Must Do’s

Cape Town in South Africa is one of our favourite destinations to visit especially when starting and finishing our self drive safari tours.  So put a visit to Cape Town on your bucket list and experience our top 6 Must Do’s. 1. Catch the rotating cable car up to Table...

Why I love travelling and working in Africa

Amanda, one of our tour leaders talks about why she loves Africa and her job with Africa Expedition Support. A cheese platter and sundowners looking out over the beautiful scenic view of the Great Rift Valley with a spectacular sunset on the horizon… what more can one ask for? I...

Grey Nomad, Silver Nomad …. Where travel goes beyond a cruise to Tahiti

Whether you describe yourself as a Grey Nomad or Silver Nomad is not important.  What is important, is now is the time to pack the bags and take off on that holiday adventure you have dreamt about for years. The kids have flown the coop (well, mostly), the mortgage is paid off...

Flying Safari or Overland? That is the question in choosing the right holiday in Africa.

Choosing the right holiday in Africa can be a little daunting. Very daunting! Do you want to travel overland or would you prefer a flying safari or even a guided 4WD self drive safari? The options are endless and there are multiple choices of tour packages out there. So here, I...

10 Random Facts You May Not Know About East Africa

East Africa is more than just about animals, land rovers, beaches, luxury safari tents and 5pm sundowners. Here are 10 interesting facts you may not know about East Africa. 1. Freddy Mercury, from the rock band Queen, was born Farokh Bulsara on 5 September 1946 on the spice...

Packing for your safari

So now your trip is booked, flights sorted, and jabs done it is time to think about what to pack. The biggest mistake most people make is to over pack – everything barring the kitchen sink ends up in the luggage. How many times have you been on holiday only to return home with...