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About While in Africa
While in Africa is a travel platform that shares practical tips, local insights, and real experiences from exploring the continent. Created by a marketer with a background in tourism and a love for slow, immersive travel, the site features destination guides, border-crossing advice, and a growing directory that helps small tourism businesses—especially those without websites—connect directly with travelers.
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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What It’s Like to Be 6 Months Pregnant on Safari
Going on safari while pregnant isn’t something most people plan — but in my case, it happened as part of a work trip. I had to visit several lodges and camps, which meant doing the full safari experience during my third trimester. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I...
What backpacking in Africa will teach you that you won’t learn anywhere else
Africa is a land like no other. It’s a continent of endless wonders, mind-boggling history, and rich culture. It’s the birthplace of humankind, the land of the Pharaohs, and home to nature’s greatest spectacles. Backpacking in Africa isn’t for everyone — and that’s...
Different Accommodation Options in Africa: Budget – Luxury
Africa is known for providing travelers with various elegant choices from national parks and beaches all the way through to its accommodation options. As a visitor, you can easily find luxury in unexpected places and there are options for everyone, whether you are...
6 Steps to Plan your Safari in Africa
When planning a vacation to Africa, some people already have their hearts set on a country or two. Others, on the other hand, are still completely clueless. I prepared several tips that are not necessarily in order but are laid out to help you to kickstart your...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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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