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Addis Ababa, the ‘new flower’ in Amharic is nestled under the sacred mountain of Entoto. Thought to be a key reason for establishing the city where it is, it is a dominant feature on the skyline. The mountain, already rising from a city of high altitude, has its summit at around 3100m, enough of an […]

Rwanda is known for the terrible genocide that happened there exactly 25 years ago. What amazes me every time I visit is the speed at which this small east African country has recovered. By far the cleanest and most law-abiding country I have ever visited on the continent: no wonder they call it the Switzerland […]

Mwanza is the largest town in the western region of Tanzania and lies on the Southern portion of Lake Victoria. Also known as Rock City, you will soon appreciate where that name came from when you enter the city, or fly over the region. The city is in a hilly area, but what makes the […]

There is nothing to prepare you for the perfect mixture of scenery, wildlife, and the sheer beauty of landscapes that await you in Namibia. It is a unique mix, combining the dryness of the Karoo and a scattering of beautiful mountains that really stand out on the largely dry and flat landscape. A photographers dream! […]

Not quite the picture that the Counting Crows painted in their 90’s ballad, but however ugly and battered, the big yellow taxis of Lagos are extremely eye catching and well decorated by their respective drivers in order to catch the attention of the traveller. The preferred means of transport in Lagos, these taxis dominate the […]

The Lagos Lagoon is not just home to one of the largest and most congestion Ocean Ports in the world. It is also the home to a prestigious Yacht Club, the world’s largest group of freshwater fishermen, the longest bridge in Africa and an unregulated but effective water transport system. 6 355 km² in surface […]

The dusty streets of Maputo play host to a diverse blend of people, cultures and creative offerings. The city is built on one of the last remnants of Portuguese colonialism, Mozambique’s capital has a curious enchanting appeal. Having gained independence in 1975, the dilapidated city has a kind of charm which can only be appreciated […]

Can you believe Abidjan is the third largest French speaking city in the world (Behind Kinshasa (1st) with 12.1M people and Paris (2nd) with 10.9M people. Abidjan is also 4 times bigger than Paris!!! It is known as the NYC of West Africa due to the fact that this city never sleeps remaining a hive […]