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Botswana, flight safari on the Okawango

  The magic of river Okawango started ages ago, when a prehistoric earthquake or eruption changed its course keeping it off the coast. It headed to the desert of Kalahari, so, and still does. Which means, this river has no outlet to the ocean and it just ... stagnates and then evaporates. Before evaporating riverContinue reading "Botswana, flight safari on the Okawango"

Ten reasons to celebrate New Year’s Day in Africa

  If you want to celebrate a different New Year's Day, on a very different - and we hope better - new year, 2022, make your choice and book for... Africa. This is the continent of future, the continent of surprise, and there is more than one reason for deciding this is the best placeContinue reading "Ten reasons to celebrate New Year’s Day in Africa"

Marijuana as a legal medical support in Africa

  Is it possible to find "weed" in Africa? Is it legal to use it? Believe it or not, these are two very common questions tourists type on the Google Search line, before planning a trip to Africa. Much more than any information about animals, safaris, national parks foreigners want to know if it isContinue reading "Marijuana as a legal medical support in Africa"

Sex tourism in East Africa, expectations and reality

Sex tourism? You may think it is strange but ... it is not just a "men's business". More and more women, especially unsuspected over-50 ladies, book their trip to Africa looking only for "sex and fun" with some nice, young locals. Probably the myth of the "black macho man", or the dream of living aContinue reading "Sex tourism in East Africa, expectations and reality"

Christmas in Africa, five countries where to celebrate

  Planning Christmas is always a hard job. You must make tradition, religion and entertainment match also by choosing the right place where to celebrate all. And you might have never imagined to plan your Christmas time in ... Africa! But you should, because today Africa is the best place where to be, in December.Continue reading "Christmas in Africa, five countries where to celebrate"