Imagine having to walk half an hour to collect clean drinking water, or worse, walking the same distance for water that is dirty and diseased. This is the reality for close to 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2000 the United Nations introduced the Millennium Development goals. One of those […]
Tag: Africa
The Rhinos in The Kruger Park
As the third-largest land mammal, the rhino is an integral part of the Kruger Park safari experience. However, the unprecedented number of rhinos being poached owing to a demand for their horns in Asian countries such as Vietnam means that they’re facing extinction. This article examines the differences between South […]
Making the Most out of your Holidays in Tanzania
Everyone wants to see the fascinating wildlife, mountains, landscapes, rivers, deserts and beaches. When you are in Tanzania, you are exposed to many kinds of natural beauties. Safaris, cruising through beaches and mountains are some of the key attractions you will encounter in this beautiful country. We’ll have a look […]
Southern Africa Highlight: Mozambique
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHb-dwQks1U] Africa can be a little more of a challenge to backpack than Europe, Asia and the Americas due to the lack of established transport, but that's part of the adventure. While South Africa has a solid tourism infrastructure, it's tropical neighbor, Mozambique is still the new kid on […]