The “Wow Factor” of Botswana! The “wow factor” of Botswana lies in its extraordinary natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and commitment to preserving its pristine ecosystems. Botswana is well known for having some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas on the African continent. In total, 38% of its total land area are devoted to national parks,…
Why go on a Gorilla trekking experience? Gorilla trekking is a unique and extraordinary experience that offers several compelling reasons to consider: Encounter Endangered Species: Gorillas are critically endangered, with only a few thousand remaining in the wild. By participating in gorilla trekking, you have the opportunity to see these magnificent creatures up close and…
Packing for an African Safari can feel intimidating—you hear about all sorts of luggage restrictions, like that small charter planes only allow luggage under 40 pounds, and it has to be soft-shelled (no frames or rigid structures). Do I need any vaccinations to enter the countries i will be travelling to? We asked all the…
Trips to Africa are, plainly said, journeys of a lifetime. Which is probably why it is the last continent that most travellers choose to visit. That said, the eyeseeAfrica team couldn’t help but wonder how that philosophy might change post-Covid-19. As the traveller’s experience has shifted tremendously under the pandemic, and Africa has stepped forward…
1. The entire coastline of Namibia is protected as a National Park With the 2010 declaration of Dorob National Park, Namibia became the first and only country to have its entire coastline protected through a national parks network – the largest protected area in Africa. It was also the first African country to…
Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s greatest spectacles. On the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the wide Zambezi River suddenly turns into a majestic white torrent as it plunges a hundred metres into the canyon below. Known as the “smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, it is the largest sheet of falling water in the world.…
It was Richard Mullin who said ‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.’ There is general consensus that early humans originated in Africa because our closest relatives (gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees) are found only in Africa and…
Cape Town, South Africa’s beautiful Mother City, offers an endless variety of attractions to explore and experience. Some are well known, such as Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, etc. Others are lesser-known, but always ready to be shared by the locals. The city and breathtaking surrounds have so much for everyone to enjoy. There…
A road trip in Namibia is one of the best ways to experience the vastness of this beautiful and peaceful arid landscape. We have a saying in Namibia that you only cry twice…when you arrive in Namibia and when you leave Namibia. The wide-open spaces where less than 2.5 million people live can sometimes…
Sometimes a simple suggestion can change an entire vacation. Whether you have travelled the world or are having your first exciting travel adventure, good ideas on how to better the experience are always welcome. eyeseeAfrica has connected with travellers worldwide, and we have put together a collection of the very best top travel tips to…