It has been years since I first visited Egypt, but it remains on my list of the most memorable places I have visited, even now with almost 80 countries under my belt. When most people picture Egypt, they picture one skyline: the pyramids rising out of the desert at Giza. I get it. Standing there myself, just off a late-night arrival into Cairo, I had that same slightly surreal feeling of, I cannot believe I am really here. The Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, the crowds, the camels, the sheer scale of it all, it absolutely earns its reputation. But the…
Author: Chukwu Godlove
Rwanda is not the sort of place you visit casually. You go to witness the mountain gorillas, yes, but also to immerse yourself in the mist, forests, and stillness, all of which evoke a feeling that something extraordinary is about to happen (and it no doubt will). The question is not whether Rwanda is worth it, but when to go to get the version of the experience that suits you best. This guide breaks down the best time to visit Rwanda, from peak gorilla trekking conditions to better-value months and the sweetest spots for safari, birding, and beyond.The magical Volcanoes…
More than a century after Scottish watchmaker Charles Greig first arrived in South Africa by ship, the family name has returned to the shores of Cape Town in a significant new way. Image: Supplied Charles Greig Jewellers has officially opened a new Rolex boutique in the luxury wing of the V&A Waterfront, marking another milestone in the jeweller’s 127-year history. The launch connects two cities central to the brand’s story: Johannesburg, where the business was founded in 1899, and Cape Town, where its founder first stepped onto South African soil in 1894 after arriving aboard the RMS Scot. What began…
The Birdwatchers’ Association (BWA) of The Gambia recently hosted a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the export capabilities of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in developing and transition economies. Held at the National Cooperative Credit Union of The Gambia (NACCUG) complex in Bakau, the training was funded by the European Union through the EU Youth Empowerment Project – Tourism and Creative Industries, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. It was implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The forum focused on enhancing birdwatching services as a niche tourism product in The Gambia. Sessions were designed…
One of my all-time favorite African safari destinations is the exquisite Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. For me, this is the perfect place to come face-to-face with the authentic wilderness of Africa, and it’s where I’ve had many of the best game sightings out of all my African safaris. I’ve been to the Maasai Mara several times, and the high density of wildlife and superb sightings that come with it will no doubt keep drawing me back. The Maasai Mara is known for the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration and is home to all of the Big Five (lion, leopard,…
As Sir David Attenborough approaches his 100th birthday, we find ourselves reflecting on a career that has fundamentally shaped how the world views Africa. For over 70 years, his hushed, rhythmic narration has served as the heartbeat of natural history, transitioning from the grainy expedition films of the 1950s to the high-definition masterpieces of today.Sir David Attenborough is a legend in his own right, and he has a deep passion for AfricaDocumented Destinations For many of us at Rhino Africa, Sir David was the spark that first ignited our curiosity. His work didn’t just document the wild; it invited us into…
Mpumalanga is often associated with blockbuster road trips and safari escapes. Wakkerstroom/Bernard DUPONT/Wikimedia Commons Travellers stream through the province en route to the Panorama Route, Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon, rarely slowing down for the quieter places scattered across its highveld grasslands. Yet beyond the headline attractions lies another side of Mpumalanga. Towns like Delmas, Breyten, Wakkerstroom, Amersfoort and Volksrust are not usually at the top of bucket lists. Some travellers pass through without stopping. Others know them only as fuel stations along the highway. But each town carries traces of a busy past shaped by coal, agriculture,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday officially open and address Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. In a statement on Monday, The Presidency said the Indaba is a platform for leaders of the African tourism industry, investors, media, international tour operators, bookers and government leaders, whose mandate is to grow and develop tourism on the continent. The Indaba, which will be held under the theme: “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s Tourism Economy”, provides an opportunity for buyers from around the world to purchase a variety of tourism products available in South Africa and…
Hear about travel to West Africa (Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jenna Fletcher from LifeKineticTravel.com about her quest to see baby sea turtles in Guinea-Bissau. Why should you go to West Africa? Jenna says, “It is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful: green, flowers, animals. It is one of those spots that is definitely less explored by Western tourists. I think it gives you a different perspective on some of the history that you’ve learned about throughout school. And so I really enjoyed learning about the horrors of slavery while in Western Africa, and also a different perspective…
The road curved through the hills, folding one green ridge into the next. Below, Kigali flickered with colour and movement; beyond it lay forests, lakes, and a country Carl Preller had never experienced for himself. As one of Rhino Africa’s leading Travel Experts, Carl chose Rwanda as his educational destination because it was one of the last countries on our map he had yet to visit. He arrived with an open mind. And before long, the country became unexpectedly close to his heart. Carl (on the right) and fellow Rhino Africa Travel Experts frolic in the tea plantations, Image Credit: WildernessLand…
