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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2016 With today being the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) and with our tours mainly focused on Africa, we thought it would be appropriate to share a blog post today in this regard. Africa has historically been impacted by desertification, drought and famine, but with the recent impact of the El Niño climate pattern, many African countries find themselves in an even more dire situation.… … Read More »

World Oceans Day 2016 Some of our tours allow you to appreciate the magnificent oceans that the African coastline has to offer, but did you know, even if you choose a tour that doesn’t include some beach time, you are always somehow connected to the ocean? On this Ocean Day, we thought we’d share some of the reasons why this is, and perhaps spark your curiosity towards one of mother natures true wonders.  1. The… … Read More »

The Annual Flooding in the Okavango Delta of Botswana Meandering from the Angolan highlands all the way to Botswana, is the unique Okavango Delta.  Looking at a satellite image you can easily see snaking blue lines as this magnificent river spreads into an alluvial fan in the middle of one of the World’s biggest stretches of sand. It is a truly magical experience visiting this oasis, but the true magic lies in timing a visit… … Read More »

Dune 45 - Faye Anderson Blog #4 Our day was off to an early start, everyone was up at 5.30am to walk up Dune 45 to watch the sunrise.  Dune 45 is a magnificent dune which is 45km between the roads that connect Sossusvlei and the Sesrieum Gate. At 6am we waited at the main gates of our camp site to be allowed into the National Park. This is when I noticed some of my… … Read More »

Africa Day Africa Day celebrates the day when the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed in 1963. It acknowledges the progress that Africans on the continent have made, as well as reflecting on the challenges that may still lay ahead for the continent as a whole. These challenges include armed conflict, poverty, and climate change. Last year, the theme for Africa Day was “We are Africa – Opening the doors of learning and culture… … Read More »

Africa's Guinness World Records #4 World’s most surfers riding the same wave South Africa is surrounded by beautiful stretches of coastline and beach. In total, it occupies a coastline stretching over 2, 500 kilometres. Starting from the border of Namibia on the West coast, continuing all the way till the border of Mozambique in the North East. South Africa is a great location for water-lovers who enjoy being at the sea. A famous spot for… … Read More »

Africa's Guinness World Records #3 World’s longest river Every traveler dreams of visiting as many countries as possible, especially in Africa, with 54 countries on offer. For us it sounds like mission impossible, but for the Nile River, it is something it has been doing for years. Starting in Uganda’s second largest city, Jinja, the Nile flows out of Lake Victoria and begins its 6695 kilometre journey to the Mediterranean. Along its way it passes 10 countries in… … Read More »

A Few Great Days - Faye Anderson Blog #3 The day we left the arena camping ground, there was one special animal we needed to say hello and goodbye to, and that was Abby - who would have to be one of the most famous Giraffes in Africa. Abby is in fact a male who is about 15 years old and stand at 5 meters. He has been in the park since he was 1… … Read More »

African Travel Photography Tips It’s time to hit the road with Nomad, and you’re excited for your once-in-a-lifetime trip. Maybe you’re going alone, or with family and friends. Either way, we sure you’re going to be bringing your camera along, and there’s no better way to practice your photography than on tour with us. We can guarantee you that one of the best souvenirs you can bring back from your trip is a stunning photograph… … Read More »

Africa's Guinness World Records #2 World’s Highest Commercial Bungy Bridge Africa is an extraordinary continent. It’s uniqueness is due to its vast range of natural terrains to explore, culture to experience, and activities to participate in. Africa is a place full of life and adrenaline and traveling to this continent opens up a new world of discovery, learning and pushing your personal boundaries. The perfect way to push your personal boundaries is a daring a… … Read More »