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Visiting Kampala and Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda
Introduction For several years I have been trying to visit Uganda. Okay, that sounds a bit odd, like they didn’t want me to come or I there was some other obstacle in my way. What I mean is that I...
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Accommodation Review: Baker’s Lodge, Murchison National Park, Uganda
Baker’s Lodge What we tell people: Baker’s Lodge is about as perfect as a safari lodge can be and one of my all-time favourites. The individual thatched safari suites have everything you could wish for...
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Oh lordy, yet another 13 reasons why…you need to visit Africa
So, here we go again then? Yup. As you’ll recall, we kicked off with 13 reasons why to visit Africa, and before long followed it up with Another 13 reasons why you have to visit Africa. And you may...
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Trip report: Namibia – Driving north to Etosha National Park
This is the first part of the report from my trip to Namibia, part two is on the way. Introduction In May 2019 I attended the Indaba travel trade show in Durban, as I do every year. And as I also do...
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A week in Malawi – truly the warm heart of Africa
Introduction Earlier this year I organized what could be described as the “working trip of a lifetime”. Stay with me here – basically I managed to turn three separate business trips to Africa into an...
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13 reasons why…you owe it to yourself to visit Africa
Only 13? Given your complete and never-ending addiction to the continent, I would have expected more, to be quite frank… Well I had to keep it down or I would never have got this article published,...
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Why Are African Safaris So Expensive?
Hi folks, Andy here. As you know, I’m the guy behind this blog – which has been going for an incredible 12 years now. But you may not know that I am also the guy behind a kind of “sister” operation,...
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Why visit Malawi: The ultimate guide for Grown-up Travellers
Africa has many gems – so why visit Malawi? As the founder, owner and travel designer at our sister operation, The Grown-up Travel Company. I specialize in creating fully personalized trips to Africa...
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Nairobi Travel Tips: The Pulse of Adventure and Culture
I LOVE Nairobi. There, I’ve said it. Apparently this is a controversial thing to say, but controversial only to those who do not understand the place. Don’t be like them. To help you in that, here are...
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Kenya Travel Guide – Everything You Need to Know for an Amazing Trip
Table of ContentsOur Comprehensive Kenya Travel Guide Starts Here!IntroductionPlanning Your Trip to KenyaVisas and Entry RequirementsBest Time to VisitHealth and SafetyCurrency and PaymentTop...
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African Christmas celebrations – combining the modern with the traditional
Christmas in Africa is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration that offers a refreshing departure from the traditional holiday festivities. With over 350 million Christians on the continent, Africa...
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Top 10 Best Places to Travel in Africa in 2024
You know I love Africa, right? You should already be planning your trip of a lifetime with The Grown-up Travel Company after all. From wildlife safaris to cultural immersions, Africa offers some of the...
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