Uncover Tanzania’s Hidden Treasures: Off-the-Beaten-Path National Parks
Venture beyond the well-trodden safari routes and discover Tanzania’s lesser-known national parks. You’ll encounter diverse wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and authentic cultural experiences without the crowds. From the remote Katavi to …
The Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital, is a city of contrasts, where urban sophistication meets natural beauty. It’s a city where wildlife roams free against the backdrop of the urban skyline, offering …
Will You Find Casinos in South Africa?
Meta: Find out right here on this page whether you can find land-based casinos when you next go travelling to South Africa. South Africa is regarded by many as the …
African Safari – What You Need to Know Before You Go
The African safari is a gold standard when it comes to vacations. It is exotic. It puts you in touch with raw nature and typically lets you see animals found …
Impressions of Côte-d’Ivoire with Fakhry Nader
Introducing Nader Fakhry, stumbled upon his work early this year and been inspired by his travel and adventure photos ever since. His incredible photography documents untamed and powerful landscapes giving …
Self-catering accommodation at KWS National Parks
A visit to KWS Parks & Reserves will make you the visitor feel alive, rejuvenated, and have your mind batteries recharged! Set in the quietude of nature, KWS offers a …
Let’s Drift – Adventure travel & Photography with Alex Kamau
Alex Kamau is just a few years into his journey as a creative, and he’s already carving out a distinct niche for himself. He is an incredibly talented photographer who …
Koroga Festival Naivasha Love Edition with Turnup.Travel
…’the Swvl bus will be leaving at exactly 5.15 am.’ I read this text in the wee hours of Thursday morning. About a month ago, I did not ignore the …
A Road trip to Naivasha with Turnup.Travel
I have a harder time falling asleep and keeping time than packing for a trip. So my weekend bag was packed and halfway out the door before I was. Remember …
Koroga Festival Experience with Turnup.Travel
Imagine just chilling at home with a mpangoless weekend lurking on the horizon. I was chatting away on Whatsapp when I got an exciting early birthday present. Now, I’m in …
GTC Kenya – Presenting New Perspectives with Turnup.travel
Turnup.travel just concluded another epic 24-hour Nairobi Instagram Tour themed “New Perspectives”. The tour was organized in partnership with Peri-Peri Go and was aimed at capturing the diverse and different …
Dear Lamu – I was not ready
When my friend invited me to Lamu for a three-day fun ride, I wasn’t about to turn it down. I had just quit my 8-5 and in need of a …
Kikuletwa hot Springs – Nice and Chill
I have never been one to sufficiently celebrate my birthdays but as I have gotten older the definite it has become to me that I would much rather invest in …
A journey to the ancient temples and pyramids of Meroë
After spending three days in Khartoum, it was time to leave and explore other parts of Sudan. I set out towards Bagrawiyah, a distance of more than 200 km from …
Territory without memory: Documenting an IDP camp in Bamako, Mali.
During the first half of 2019, I embarked on a photography series ‘Territoire sans mémoire’ (Territory without memory). The mission was to chronicle, through pictures, the experiences and day to …
A guide to Madagascar – here are my top 5 places to visit.
Madagascar is situated off the southeastern coast of Africa and due to its stunning wealth of natural beauty, it has sometimes been described as the eighth continent of the world. …
Nai Nami – Experiencing Nairobi through the eyes of former street kids
There’s an expression you often hear people saying whenever they get to a place where they can only imagine the extraordinary things that happened there: “if only these streets could …
River Gambia expedition – from the source to the sea
My wife, Helen Jones-Florio, and I co-led the first recorded source-to-sea expedition along the length of River Gambia, from its humble source in the remote highlands of Guinea, through Senegal …
Random group trip to Lamu
How random can you be??? A few weeks ago I saw a post on a friend’s Instagram about an upcoming trip to Lamu – an enchanting island, rich in history …
The Gambia – Untold stories with Katherine Taylor
Katherine Taylor’s is a Boston based photographer covering news and human interest stories. Her body of work has appeared in renown media outlets such as The New York Times, The …