Author: Chukwu Godlove

If your idea of “camping” involves questionable coffee, zip-up sleeping bags, and someone snoring in the next tent over, allow me to recalibrate your expectations. Mobile tented camps in Africa aren’t the rustic side-hustles of a dusty campsite. They’re the real deal: luxury safari camps that move with the seasons, and pitch up where the wildlife is. But let’s get into why this is the best way to get up close and personal with Africa’s wild side.Where the wildlife wanders, the camp quietly follows, Image Credit: Roving BushtopsWhy Choose a Mobile Safari Experience?I’ve been on enough traditional safaris to know…

If your idea of paradise involves salty air, ocean views and a little house that feels like it belongs in a postcard, these coastal cottages across South Africa are the kind of places worth packing the car for. Image of beach houses used for illustrative purposes/Charles Edelstein/Unsplash Each one offers a different slice of the country’s shoreline — from the quiet lagoons of the West Coast to the subtropical calm of KwaZulu-Natal’s north beaches. 1. Rooiels Beach House, Rooiels – Western Cape Where the mountains meet the sea On the edge of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, the small coastal village…

In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because there are so few direct connections in Africa, getting from one country to another often requires travellers to fly to Europe or the Middle East and transit there. This increases the costs of travel within Africa, and limits tourism and investment flows. The G20 group of the world’s most powerful economies is led in 2025 by South Africa. One of its top four tourism priorities…

As tropical-storm season reaches its peak in the Caribbean, Jamaica now finds itself braced for what might become its most ferocious storm on record. Screenshot from “Here’s how to prepare for a hurricane” AP News (@AP) What’s happening? According to AP News, Hurricane Melissa has surged to Category 5, the highest on the National Hurricane Center scale, with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph (250 km/h). The storm is slowly crawling toward Jamaica’s southern coast, where a storm surge of up to 13 feet (4 m) is forecast, along with potential rainfall in excess of 30-40 inches (75-100 cm) in some…

Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda has earned international acclaim as one of the world’s 25 must-visit destinations for 2026, according to National Geographic. ALSO READ: Eight reasons why Akagera National Park should be on your bucket list Renowned for its thriving wildlife and scenic landscapes, Akagera offers a safari experience that stands out on the African continent, with lions, zebras, leopards, giraffes, elephants, and more than 500 species of birds thrive. The introduction of rhinos in recent years completed the park’s ‘Big Five.’ ALSO READ: Akagera park at the heart of $2m rhino rewilding drive Follow us on WhatsApp…

When the beaches fill with sun-seekers, another kind of crowd gathers on South Africa’s shores. Summer brings thousands of flamingos, pelicans and coastal birds to the country’s lagoons, estuaries and wetlands. From the salt pans of the West Coast to KwaZulu-Natal’s tropical waterways, these habitats transform into feeding and breeding grounds for some of the most photogenic birds on the continent. Whether you’re after the shimmering pink of flamingos or the serene glide of a pelican, here are some of the best places to experience the country’s most captivating summer birdlife. 1. West Coast National Park, Western Cape Flamingoes, West…

  Ousted President Rajoelina Stripped of Malagasy Citizenship Former Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup, was stripped of his citizenship by the new regime. The order, signed by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, cited laws stating that citizens who acquired a foreign nationality would lose their Malagasy citizenship. Rajoelina, who obtained French citizenship a decade earlier, had faced calls for disqualification during the 2023 presidential election but went on to win. He fled Madagascar after weeks of protests over power and water shortages led to a military takeover by Colonel Michael Randrianirina. Rajoelina, whose whereabouts remained unknown,…

In a remarkable rediscovery that has thrilled conservationists, a team from CapeNature has found the elusive Erica cunoniensis, a plant species not seen in nearly four decades. Picture/Cape Nature via Cape (town) Etc Once thought to be extinct after an unsuccessful search in 2012, the rare species was spotted once again in September within the Kogelberg Nature Reserve in the Western Cape. The discovery was made during a threatened flora monitoring expedition led by CapeNature staff in collaboration with members of the Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers (CREW). According to CapeNature, the Buffelstalberg section of Kogelberg is the only known site…

When the weekend sun calls, South Africans answer — preferably from a table with a view. Whether you’re craving vineyard tranquillity, a city skyline, or the scent of salt air, the country offers no shortage of scenic spots for open-air dining. Image used for illustrative purposes/Patty Zavala/Unsplash Here are six standout destinations across South Africa that combine good food with the great outdoors. 1. Tokara Restaurant – Stellenbosch, Western Cape For vineyard elegance with a view Set on Helshoogte Pass, Tokara pairs fine dining with a panorama that sweeps across vineyards and all the way to False Bay. The terrace…

The Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest province, yet one of its least explored. From the star-filled skies of the Karoo to the fiery blossoms of the Namaqualand, the Northern Cape is a region that caters to various types of travellers. Why the Northern Cape is worth the journey The province’s isolation is its greatest charm. Away from the crowds, you can truly connect with the land. The air here is crisp and quiet. The only sounds you hear are wind, wildlife and the crunch of gravel you’re walking on. It is a place of raw beauty, but also stark…