Africa

Baby elephants, friendly giraffes and other wildlife are the focus of attention in Kenya's capital. Here are some things to do in Nairobi. While Nairobi is a modern African city, the colonial past that moulded Nairobi’s character still has a strong influence. You won't be bored as there are several...

Mention the word "safari" when visiting Kenya and most people think of driving around the Masai Mara with telephoto lenses in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and the elusive leopard or two. You might even picture hiking in the jungle on a Uganda gorilla safari. That's hardly surprising...

A tour of Soweto South Africa reveals the heart and soul of Johannesburg. The images of burning cars and riots of the 1980s are long gone. These days, the people of Soweto are filled with optimism. South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 soccer World Cup created further opportunities for...

When the Norfolk Hotel first opened in 1904, Kenya, or British East Africa as it was known, was a hunting ground for big-game hunters and The Norfolk Hotel was a favourite watering hole pre- and post expeditions. Wealthy visitors from Europe, escaping from freezing northern winters, and younger sons of...

Political turmoil in Zimbabwe, riots in South Africa and tribal wars in Kenya has created an opportunity for politically stable Zambia to become one of Africa’s hottest tourist destinations. Zambia shares one of the world’s largest waterfalls with Zimbabwe. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Victoria Falls is a breathtaking natural...

A safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National park will have your heart thumping wildly. That's because you're likely to be on foot, with not much between you and the animals. I realise the power of these animals when I encounter an elephant stamping its feet and fluttering its ears. "Try not...