East Africa Travel Articles

The Seychelles – Paradise on the Cheap – Seychelles

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Monkey Attacks – Lake Nakuru, Kenya

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Into Africa – Kenya

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Solo to Africa – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Tanzania and Zanzibar Island

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Family Travel: Hyenas at Midnight – Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Steve Rhine's safari guide tells stories to frighten the children - but what happens when Steve discovers he was telling the truth?

A Taxi-Brousse Virgin No Longer! – Madagascar

After six hours with sixteen people in a van made

How Not To Arrive In A Foreign Country – Antananarivo, Madagascar

Andy Maloney quickly learns a few important lesson

Nairobi Travel Facts

The Basics City Name: Nairobi Where is it located?: Nairobi is in southern Kenya, a few hours from the boarder of Tanzania. Why do people go there?: People use Nairobi as a transit point for heading elsewhere around both Kenya and Tanzania. How do travelers get there?: Since it’s an international hub, there are buses [...]

Dar es Salaam Travel Facts

The Basics City Name: Dar es Salaam Where is it located?: Dar es Salaam is on the Indian Ocean. Why do people go there?: Compared with Nairobi, it’s a big safe city, with nice beaches, good food, lots of expats, and friendly people. How do travelers get there?: You can easily reach Dar es Salaam [...]

Burundi Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Burundi Where is it?: Burundi is east of Democratic Republic of the Congo Why do people go here?: Generally not a good place for travelers now What are the main entry points?: Gatumba, Unda, Buganola, Rubombo, and Cibitoke Currency used: Burundi franc Country Code for Phones: 257 Religion: Roman Catholic 65%, Protestant [...]