Manta Rays and Whale Sharks are Now Protected by Law in Mozambique
Almost 20 years of research and lobbying efforts have paid off and the Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) has announced a major legislative victory for ocean life in Mozambique. A new commercial fishing law enacts sweeping protections for several threatened species, including whale sharks, manta rays, and all mobula species. This new legislation is a huge […]
Some Covid Refuge in the Zambian Bush
As Covid-19 cases rise, many travellers are looking for places that you can isolate and relax. One place is the recently reopened African Bush Camps’ Thorntree River Lodge outside of Livingstone in Zambia boasts 12 spacious private suites, each with a splash pool. Travellers will also enjoy daily excursions to the Zambian and Zimbabwean side […]
Ideas for Your Travels in Africa
The best place to start in the Ghanaian capital is Skybar because it gives you a panoramic view of the city. It’s also a great place to make new friends — and one thing we can almost guarantee is that in Accra, you will make friends — who will show you their favourite corners of […]
Planning A Safari During a Pandemic
he best African safari destinations for 2021 will be the countries that can offer visitors more than just game viewing. Countries like South Africa and Tanzania should top the lists of places to go on safari because they can deliver a variety of experiences from seeing incredible wildlife, enjoying world-class services and cuisine to basking […]
Ghana’s ‘Mushroom Queen’ Grows Her Fungi in Sawdust
An enterprising woman in Ghana has discovered a way to grow mushrooms, which not only produces bumper crops, but improves the environment. By using sawdust, she has found a discarded material in which the fungi can thrive. In addition to recycling a waste product, she is also taking one of Ghana’s primary culprits of air […]
‘It Speaks to an Ancient History’: Why South Africa Has the World’s Most Exciting Dance Music
Here’s a chance to get a history lesson and get your groove on. Thanks to the incredible diversity of cultures in South Africa (not called the Rainbow Nation for nothing), it’s no surprise that there’s a huge variety of musical traditions. What’s amazing, however, is how the country has consistently produced music that drives dance […]
A Curator’s Museum Is Filled with Looted African Art. Now He Wants It Returned
While stories of looted African art span the continent, one of the most brutal examples occurred in the sack of Benin in the late 1800s. After razing the capital, colonial forces pilfered the country’s art treasures and ensconced them in British museums. Amid a global reawakening to these atrocities and increasing demands to repatriate such works, […]
The African Sounds that gave us Festive Vibes
Since celebrations were a lot more subdued this year, we can all use a little extra help to keep ourselves in good spirits. Fortunately, music can be hugely uplifting, and these tunes from across the continent are sure to have you decking the halls. Kabza De Small and Nia Pearl deliver a stunning amapiano hit […]
Ghana Is Finally Getting the Skate Park It Deserves with Help from Virgil Abloh and Daily Paper
Thanks in good part to Instagram, skateboarding has developed a huge following in Accra over the past few years, but venues have been scarce. After significant effort on the part of NGO’s and support from high profile people like Virgil Abloh, it appears that a skate park is finally about to grace Ghana’s capital. Prominent […]
Is It Safe to Go on a Safari? Here’s What You Need to Know
Going on a safari in Africa is inspiring and exciting. It is also wild. And while wild animal encounters make the experience that much more memorable, they are the biggest reason why we should discuss safety. In this article, we are going to talk about how to prepare for an African safari, what to expect, and […]
