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The Gambia

The Gambia is a small West African state surrounded by Senegal. In addition to beaches and wildlife, Gambia is known for the city of Jufureh, made famous by the novel Roots by Alex Haley. The Gambia is an excellent destination for travelers interested in Africa, despite its small size has an excellent coastline, dense forestContinue reading "The Gambia"

Zimbabwe Mana Pools National Park

Mana pools National Park in Zimbabwe take its name from a Zimbabwean shona world meaning “four” it refers to the four water pools that are formed by the Zambezi River. When it comes to Zimbabwe tourism everyone talks about Hwange national park as the best national park, Mana pools is not really mentioned so manyContinue reading "Zimbabwe Mana Pools National Park"

Zanzibar: Jozani Red Colobus Monkey

Another common excursion on the island of Zanzibar is in Jozani Chwaka National Park to spot the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey. The Jozani Forest is located in the centre of the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, 38 km South East of Stone Town. The forest is a great place to encounter many indigenous varieties ofContinue reading "Zanzibar: Jozani Red Colobus Monkey"

Zanzibar: Kizimkazi’s dolphins and fishermen

At the southern tip of Zanzibar Island, Kizimkazi is a sleepy fishermen village in the south of the island and the best place on Unguja to spot and swim with the dolphins. Visitors from all over Zanzibar come here to take a boat ride across the clear blue waters of Menai Bay Conservation Area to see the dolphins. IfContinue reading "Zanzibar: Kizimkazi’s dolphins and fishermen"

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya. Very easy to reach from Watamu, it is a must see attraction. Daily lot of visitors cross its gates to see the beautiful wildlife that preserve. Before cross the gate you'll be welcomed by friendly monkeys and serious reptiles looking at you asContinue reading "Tsavo East National Park"