How unexpected kindness defines Africa African people are vibrant, curious and exceptionally hospitable. Often, those with the fewest material resources offer the most profound kindness. This is reflected in the 2025 Gallup World Happiness Report, which found that although “donations are the least common form of benevolence in Sub-Saharan Africa”, “helping strangers is the primary
Encountering Gorillas in Africa’s Remote Rainforests The Odzala-Kokoua National Park is a magical place. Being here is quite unlike any experience I’ve had before and is therefore very challenging to describe. It is raw and unfiltered, yet also joyful and awe-inspiring—the perfect mix for an unforgettable adventure. To be one of the very few people in
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7 Reasons to Return to Africa “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.” – Richard Mullin Most travellers have a picture of Africa in their minds before they ever set foot on the continent. Perhaps it’s wide-open
Imagine you’re gliding down the Lower Zambezi in a small boat, the engine cut so you drift silently with the current. The hush is broken only by the cry of a fish eagle. The river moves slowly, thick as molten bronze in the late afternoon light.
40 Lions, Rare Servals, and Unforgettable Moments on My Kenyan Safari Adventure In November, I had the pleasure of discovering a new African country, Kenya— my eleventh on this continent. I was awestruck by the vastness of the plains and the richness of the wildlife. East Africa is the ultimate safari destination. Having explored Tanzania
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