Tanzania’s spice Island
Swahili Life The history of the Swahili people is seen up and down the East African coast in the slowly decomposing ruins of ancient Swahili towns and mosques, the dank prisons used to store slaves and in the mildewed colonial relics. Southeast Tanazania’s best-preserved example of a Swahili city state is
Unwind, Relax, Rejuvenate in Mombasa
Mombasa is a Swahili founded and ruled city. It was founded between the 1st and 5th century. At certain times it was occupied by the Portuguese, Arabs and British and originated back in the 16th century. Mombasa's culture today still exhibits that of its past. Historical ruins like Forte Jesus
The Seychelles for independent travellers
How do I get there? There’s no avoiding it: flights to the Seychelles are pricey, especially since direct routes from European hubs such as Paris and London have been stopped, and all flights now have to route through Doha or Abu Dhabi.
Kiss the Giraffes
Giraffe Manor was built in 1932 and was modelled on a Scottish hunting lodge. The history of elegant-legged giraffes on its lawns dates back to the 1970s when Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville first adopted an orphaned Rothschild’s giraffe, Daisy. Tanya and Mikey Carr-Hartley bought the manor in April 2009, and
Rolex in Uganda
Today you can find Rolex Vendors, Stands all over Kampala and it is even served in higher priced restaurants – road-side vendors offer them to travelers – it is simply an inexpensive meal and Ugandans rave about it – it also provides a meaningful income for mostly young men who