Is The Gambia safe? If you’re visiting The Gambia, you might be wondering about travel safety in this West African country. I felt safe while I was in The Gambia – here are all my other travel tips! Is The Gambia safe? Yes! The Gambia is a safe and friendly country. There are a few […]
Category Archives: Africa
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I did a few safaris in Senegal on my recent trip to the country. Here’s what I made out of them and what to expect if you go on one! “We have one rhino, I named him Kevin”, Mamadou, our safari guide, informed us. “Hopefully we’ll see him today!” We were on a bush drive […]
One of West Africa’s largest and most fascinating countries, Senegal has a rapidly developing tourist scene. As it becomes more popular, you might be wondering “is Senegal worth visiting”? I found myself wondering this when I booked a West African trip in Autumn 2023. I spent two weeks in Senegal, and can confirm that YES, […]
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Are you wondering is Senegal safe? Read on, as we go through safety in this African nation. The West African country of Senegal has just started to make moves on the tourist scene. A once little-visited nation, it’s becoming increasingly well-known for its golden beaches, lush mangroves and action-packed wildlife reserves with several African beasts […]
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A rocky landmass measuring just 900 by 350 metres in area, Gorée Island sits just 3km from Senegal’s capital city. Nowadays a tranquil place, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has a tragic history; it was once the holding place for slaves from the 15th – 19th century. The history of Gorée Island is despicable, but […]
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If you’re looking for the best things to do in Dakar, Senegal, this post is for you! Sitting on a peninsula kicking out to the sea, Senegal’s capital Dakar is one of the biggest cities in West Africa. It’s a large, hot, dusty city, and it’s not exactly well known as a tourist destination (aside […]
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Is Egypt worth visiting? Here’s my completely honest opinion, after visiting Egypt four times. Ancient pyramids rising sharply up into the sky, city centres brimming with a cacophony of horns, Red Sea beaches and the River Nile splitting the country in two; Egypt’s long been known as a traveller’s paradise. But while Egypt has a […]
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If you’re planning a trip to West Africa, this Senegal travel guide is for you! Senegal is by no means among Africa’s most visited countries, but it’s been making strides on the tourist scene in recent years. In this West African nation, baobabs dot the landscape as majestic river deltas part the land. Wildlife reserves, […]
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Is Algeria safe to visit? I’m going to go into this all in my guide! Sitting in the heart of North Africa – and the continent’s largest country – Algeria remains relatively undiscovered by tourist crowds outside of Africa and the Middle East. The country’s been through ups and downs, including a brutal fight with […]
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Wondering how to get to Ngor Island in Dakar, Senegal? I visited it on my recent trip to Dakar – here’s all you need to know. From Dakar’s Ngor Beach, you can see Ngor Island in detail. The tropical island sits around a kilometre from the mainland; so reaching it should be effortless, right? Right! […]