KAMPALA, July 11 (BERNAMA-NNN-NEW VISION) — Ugandan Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba has hailed plans to roll out single visas for people living in member States of the East African Community (EAC), saying the move will lift Uganda’s tourism potential further. via BERNAMA – Uganda’s Tourism Minister Hails Plan For Single Visa For East Africa.
Yes, safaris are great and the beaches are diverse and dramatic. But an Africa getaway doesn’t just have to be about 4X4 game drives or lazy strolls on cotton-soft sands by crystal blue waters. If you’re looking to soak up the continent’s breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there’s only one place … Continued
TOURISM revenue in Kenya, the country’s second-biggest foreign exchange earner, is forecast to rise to more than 100-billion shillings ($1.2bn) this year, Muriithi Ndegwa, head of the tourism authority, says. via Kenya eyes $1.2bn lift from tourists as political stability returns | African Business | BDlive.
Tanzania rated the best safari country of Africa.
I’m sorry about the title. I know I shouldn’t be subjecting you to that kind of unnecessary cheesiness but I just couldn’t help myself. I should probably warn you that sometime in June chances are that I will be unable to restrain myself from a similar title along the lines of “Kenya Dig It?”. Just … Continued
We’ve made it to Bamako. We’re here in the capital city of Mali to collect Nigerian visas. Contrary to what both the Rough Guide and the Lonely Planet say, it isn’t such a bad place to be stuck. The place has had lots to offer (including Wi-Fi and, at least for Kev, air-con!). The first … Continued
Check out all the photos of this trip on our Facebook page ” African Trails Overlands and Safaris” as we have been having problems with the photos. WEEK 43 Our last country for the trip and it’s a whirlwind of activity. First stop is Goreme and the famed fairy chimneys and underground cities of Cappadocia. … Continued
Check out all the photos of this trip on our Facebook page ” African Trails Overlands and Safaris” as we have been having problems with the photo sizes WEEK 36 Crossing the border into Sudan we are back in the heat with the temperature reaching over 40 degrees every day. We celebrate Sue’s birthday on … Continued