Category: Kenya

Why people travel & what makes travel in Africa special

10/3/2021

By Roxanne Reid
Why do people travel? It’s at least partly to break out of their comfort zone, to find out more about themselves, to relax, be inspired or fulfill their sense of adventure. But have you ever made a list of what drives your urge to travel and which aspects of your travel experience make you happiest? Here, in random order, are 10 reasons why people travel – and what makes travel in Africa so rewarding.

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27 of the best African countries to visit for travel adventure

31/7/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
A vast, diverse continent of 30.3 million square kilometres, Africa is a boiling pot of cultures, traditions and languages, of wildlife and natural phenomena. From adventure activities, safaris, deserts, rivers and snow-capped peaks, Africa has it all. I asked some travel bloggers to share 27 of the best African countries to visit for travel adventure. Did we include your favourite?

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Best African safari holidays: 7 parks everyone should visit

24/4/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
Which are the best African safari holidays? If you love wildlife, these 7 parks everyone should visit will be on your wish list. They span 7 countries in southern and East Africa. I’ll tell you what to expect, best time to visit, things you can do there, and some ins and outs to be aware of when planning your safari.

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Safari honeymoon in Africa: romantic breaks for nature lovers

13/3/2019

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Honeymoon in Africa: Sossusvlei, Namibia

By Roxanne Reid
If you’re a safari lover (or even dying to embark on your first safari adventure) there’s no better time than your honeymoon. And there’s no need to rough it. Imagine candlelit dinners, romantic bath tubs, spectacular sunsets, amazing wildlife and fresh air. Here are some destinations to enjoy a safari honeymoon in Africa and find romantic breaks for nature lovers.

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Readers' choice: 7 most popular African travel posts of 2017

27/12/2017

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Readers' 7 most popular travel posts of 2017

By Roxanne Reid
I’ve written more than 50 posts on this blog in 2017, covering travels to places as varied as South Africa's West Coast, Karoo, Garden Route and Namaqualand, as well as Namibia, Botswana and Kenya. I thought it would be fun to look back and find which of them went down best with you, the readers. Here's the readers' choice of 7 most popular African travel posts of 2017.

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10 things to do at Mara Plains Camp in the Maasai Mara

13/12/2017

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By Roxanne Reid
Lions, leopards and cheetahs. The wildebeest migration. Hippos and crocs in the rivers. Open plains dotted with trees and termite mounds. It’s everyone’s dream to experience a safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara at least once in a lifetime. Here are 10 things to do at Mara Plains Camp in the Maasai Mara.

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Maasai Mara: a feast of wildlife sightings in Kenya

20/9/2017

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By Roxanne Reid
You’ve read the stories, seen the documentaries. Now you want to experience a safari in the Maasai Mara for yourself, in real-life technicolour and surround-sound. If it’s a feast of wildlife sightings you’re looking for at Mara Plains Camp in the Mara, you’ve come to the right place.

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Safari thrills at Mara Expedition Camp, Maasai Mara

13/9/2017

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Cheetah, Mara Expedition Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya

By Roxanne Reid
We woke in the dark to the sound of an elephant trumpeting and hyenas enjoying a pow-wow. We were at Mara Expedition Camp and we were getting ready for a full day of safari thrills in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Our guide Nick Ratia had spoiled us with lions, leopard and cheetah the previous day. We hoped he was still on form.

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Mara Plains Camp: safari chic in Kenya’s Maasai Mara

30/8/2017

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Lion, Mara Plains Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya

By Roxanne Reid
You’re on safari in the Maasai Mara. You’ve already seen lions, elephants, wildebeest and zebra on your way to camp. Your head is buzzing and your pulse racing. Now relax, submit to the unruffled safari chic, the friendly warmth of Kenya’s Mara Plains Camp.

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Classic safari at Little Governors Camp, Maasai Mara

21/8/2017

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Giraffe, Little Governors Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya

By Roxanne Reid
Imagine an unfenced safari camp just inside the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Now imagine luxury, delicious food and good wildlife sightings – both in and out of camp. You’ve just imagined the classic safari world of Little Governors Camp.

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