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Why people travel & what makes travel in Africa special

10/3/2021

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Why people travel: landscapes
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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Top 20 Victoria Falls activities: adrenalin, culture and wildlife

19/8/2020

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Victoria Falls activities: things to do in Victoria Falls, ZimbabwePicture
By Roxanne Reid
Victoria Falls. Whether you’re into adrenalin sports, nature, food and culture, or lounging in a romantic setting, there are things to do to suit everyone here in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe. Discover the top 20 Victoria Falls activities – adrenalin, culture and wildlife.

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27 of the best African countries to visit for travel adventure

31/7/2019

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Lions on safari in Africa
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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10 stories about trees in Africa

22/5/2019

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Stories about trees in Africa: the quiver tree
By Roxanne Reid
The stories of Africa’s trees are also tales of its people and animals, from Herman Charles Bosman’s withaak to Rudyard Kipling’s Limpopo fever tree. Think baobabs that are 6 000 years old or marula trees long believed to have elephants stumbling away drunk. These 10 stories about trees in Africa root out the fables, facts and fictions about some remarkable African trees.


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Best African safari holidays: 7 parks everyone should visit

24/4/2019

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Best African safari holidays
​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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Best African countries to visit for epic things to do

27/3/2019

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Things to do in Africa :fly over Victoria Falls
​By Roxanne Reid
Think African travel and chances are the first word that pops into your mind is safari. Much as I love wildlife and safari, there’s so much more to Africa than that. This collaborative post highlights some of the best African countries to visit for epic things to do, from scuba diving and surfing to hiking on the rim of a live volcano.


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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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Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls: a short walk away from the Falls

10/10/2018

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Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
By Roxanne Reid
Picture this. You’re in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, so you’re saturating yourself in all the activities the town has to offer. But despite all the excitement and adrenalin stampeding through your system, you want somewhere peaceful to retreat to at the end of the day. Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls is perfect, just a short walk away from the Falls, but serene and unruffled.


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Greenline Africa Trust: a better life in Victoria Falls

3/10/2018

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Preschoolers at Dibutibu, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
​By Roxanne Reid
The town of Victoria Falls Zimbabwe is a flourishing tourism hotspot, thanks to the Victoria Falls UNESCO World Heritage Site and a slew of adrenalin, safari and cultural activities that draw visitors to the area. But behind the scenes are many marginalised people, especially women and children. It’s for them that Greenline Africa Trust is working to create a better life through sustainable projects. 


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Victoria Falls lodges: Old Drift Lodge Zimbabwe

26/9/2018

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Outdoor clawfoot bath, Old Drift Lodge, Victoria Falls
By Roxanne Reid
If you haven’t been to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Victoria Falls yet, it’s something to look forward to. There are great dollops of adventure to be had and numerous Victoria Falls lodges to choose from. An elegant addition to that number is Old Drift Lodge Zimbabwe.


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    I'm an independent travel writer and book editor with a passion for Africa - anything from African travel, people, safari and wildlife to adventure, heritage, road-tripping and slow travel.
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