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A travel resource to some areas in Africa from Erika and Martin’s own experience as backpackers. Also sharing interviews and inputs from a network of tour operators and locals.
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About Whileinafrica
We are Erika and Martin from the Philippines and Denmark. We both had our steady corporate jobs in the Philippines until Martin got a job offer that required moving to Cyprus. At the same time, Erika had an epiphany and found out her passion- to see the world.
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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
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A Tanzanian safari after the pandemic: When to go and what to expect
In March 2020, the rampant spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus led to governments around the world implementing unprecedented measures to stop the virus from spreading. One by one, national authorities announced measures never previously considered, that would...
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Day Tour Visiting Places Near Dakhla
The city of Dakhla is in Western Sahara* located along a 50km peninsula bordering the Atlantic Coast. The geography here is as unique as they come with one side hosting a flat-water lagoon, while the other boasts some first-class wave action ideal for surfing. And...
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Crossing Borders Dakhla to Mauritania
I thought crossing the border from Dakhla in Morocco to Mauritania was going to be really challenging and "unsafe" based on others' reaction upon telling them our plans. I imagined some militiamen with guns walking out and about where we need to keep our heads down as...
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Before Your Trip
Have you decided that you want to make your next holiday more sustainable? Here are some of our advice for how you can do that - With our African angle to it. Planning a sustainable trip can be split up in several steps, just like planning any other vacation....
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What To Do in Arusha in-between Safaris
Safaris in Tanzania are indeed a sight to behold. They are blessed with a widely diverse ecosystem that ranges from golden savannah and plains, mountains and forests, to waterfalls and islands that offer a tropical paradise of exquisite proportions. Beyond the...
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Kenya vs. Tanzania Safari: A Couple Shares From Experience
In this article, we share our own personal and totally subjective opinion about Kenya and Tanzania having visited them both at least twice at different times of the year. We write this article out of our limited experience and if anyone disagrees, we totally respect...
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Travel Guide To Lalibela: Everything you need and want to know
The Three Clusters Of Lalibela Rock Churches The Northwestern Cluster The Southeastern Cluster Saint George's Church (which stands apart from other clusters) When to Visit How To Get There (Car, Bus, Plane) Where to Stay Where to Eat Entrance fee to Lalibela Climate...
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Lake Naivasha: Walking Safari on Crescent Island
An ultimate tourist destination, Lake Naivasha is part of the great rift valley located northwest of Nakuru county, Kenya. It towers at an elevation of about 1890 meters and is bordered by acacia woodlands, papyrus swamps, forest, and spectacular geological features,...
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A Tour of Our Kenya’s Safari Accommodation
Almost synonymous with the word “safari”, Kenya conjures images of unique outdoor adventures and romance with nature There are lots of places to see in magical Kenya and the diversity of things to see and do continues to dazzle travelers from all over the world. And...
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