All Africa Travel Stories

Each country is Africa is so different and I was lucky enough to experience both South Africa and Tanzania on my trip to the continent. Traveling from North America to Southern Africa is worth every second you have to spend in airports and on long plane rides. A place unlike any other, I hope my blog about the culture and wildlife I encountered …

We explored Namibia in December of 2014. Our tour included a walk on the Tok Tokkie Trail through the NamibRand Nature Reserve. We slept under the beautiful desert sky. Later we visit a local Himba Village and got to know the tribe people. Our time included some amazing wildlife watching with lesser flamingos, lions, giraffes, guineafowl, …

When I was given the opportunity to plan a trip of my choice I knew I wanted to go back to Africa. As one of my co-travelers said, once you go to Africa you get the "African Virus" - you just can't stop going back. So, I began planning. Boating is one of my passions, so I knew I wanted a large portion of my trip to focus on the river nestled in …

Adventure Life has graciously given Amani ya Juu (amaniafrica.org) funds to begin renovations on our center in Nairobi, Kenya.

Amani ya Juu means “higher peace” in Swahili. Amani is a fair trade sewing and training program for marginalized women in Africa. Women from many African nations and cultures are learning to work together through …

The West Africa cruise on the 45 passage Pegasus with just 29 on board was one of the best cruises I have ever completed. The Gambia is a bird lovers paradise and the 3 hour excursion to Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve was one of the best ever. The 5K walk in the Kiang West National Park was amazing. The people and sites of Senegal and The Gambia are …

Our honeymoon cruise started in Istanbul, where we spent a few days before boarding our ship, the Wind Surf. From Istanbul, we cruised the gorgeous Mediterranean, stopping at Turkish towns and Greek islands along the way. We had blue skies and warm temperatures all the way to our final destination of Athens!

The pyramids are only the beginning. Dive into thousands of years of ancient history.

It was a once in a lifetime trip to Africa. Thanks to everyone at Adventure Life for making it happen.

August 8 - 21, 2015: My visit to Africa was truly awesome and amazing with memories and experiences which will last a lifetime! Make plans to go visit for yourself and you will fall in love with the place, the people, and beautiful creatures, big and small!

We traveled on a Kenyan safari and encountered so much wildlife on our journey: cheetahs, lions, elephants, giraffes, ostriches, hyenas, and more! We also had the privilege of visiting a Masai village and view some of their cultural ceremonies and dress.

Here are a few photos from my Gorilla tour in Rwanda. Such an amazing experience that I will never forget!

This was a blog to keep loved ones back in the states apprised of my time interning in Hoedspruit, South Africa. I started at the White Lion Protection Trust and ended at the African Dream Horse Safari program.

One of my life dreams was to take a safari in Africa~an adventure truly exceeding all of my WILDEST expectations. Giraffe heads popping above the trees, the full bellied lioness with fresh blood on her face, wild elephants and Masai that live among them

Explore Egypt with the Family. You'll never forget it.

I spent two weeks spent exploring Durban's promenades and murals that line the streets. Then, I was joined by my mother where we explored Kruger National Park, Thornybush Game Reserve, Timbavati and Sabi Sands Reserves. We saw a wide variety of wildlife across many safaris such as elephants, lions, leopards and rhinos. This trip was action packed!

Ian and I took our first trip without Daphne. We whisked ourselves away to Morocco for two weeks to explore Marrakesh, Essaouira, the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. We enjoyed the powerful flavors of the food and the local wines. The culture was very evident through the medina's markets and vibrant colors and the riads we stayed in …

My husband and I spent two weeks exploring Tanzania by eating good food and fruits, built huts with the local people in a village, exploring the plains, spotting the "Big Five" and other wildlife on safaris in the Serengeti. We also enjoyed the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. We had a wonderful trip!

For our honeymoon, my husband and I traveled to South Africa. From Apartheid education in Johannesburg to seeing the "Big 5" in the game reserves and safaris, and seeing the sunshines on the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. The experience is not one I will ever forget.

The sparkling Adriatic coast rewards with beautiful views, historical gems, and delicious cuisine!

Fulfilling a lifetime dream for my mom, Valetta, to visit Valletta, Malta on her birthday. We cruised aboard the Le Bougainville of Ponant. We visited so many sites and beautiful scenery. We saw temples and cathedrals, museums and ruins. We tasted local spices and strolled through markets. We even went to a movie set of The Count of Monte Cristo! …

I spent two weeks exploring Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. I went on safaris and saw plenty of wildlife such as elephants, cheetahs, lions and hyenas.. just to name a few. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery around me and took in every second I could. I also experienced the culture around me by staying in multiple lodges …

What a better way to celebrate the completion of middle school, than an epic 2 week trip exploring Africa with my 14 year old daughter! We started in Capetown and worked our way down to the Cape of Good Hope, whale watching in Hermanus, ziplining in the winelands, and off to a safari by Kruger National Park. From there we flew to Victoria Falls …

I travel to North Uganda this time with my family to visit the remote Karamojong tribes in the Northeastern region of the country. This cultural encounter felt like stepping back in time, as interacting with the locals who largely cling to their pastoralist heritage felt like stepping into another world. After a week in this area, we traveled west …

A breathtaking journey through the northern safari circuit of Tanzania, including Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron and the Serengeti.