Touring Bahrain in a day to see the top sights of the country including Manama, the National Museum, the Grand Mosque, the Souk, Bahrain Fort, Bahrain Grand Prix, the Tree of Life and the Burial Mounds on the Perusing the Persian Gulf tour. Journey Coming from Oman, I arrived in Bahrain in the evening. The … Continue reading Bahrain in a Day
Trip planning and overview of the trip A Long Malta Weekend where I tour country 135. In the Mediterranean just south of Sicily, is an exotic island that occasionally pops up in conversation as a great vacation destination. Malta. Three main islands make up one of Europe’s and the world’s smallest and most densely populated … Continue reading A Long Malta Weekend
Driving to Blantyre from Liwonde National Park and visiting the sights of the city to conclude the The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. After a safari in Lilongwe National Park I was headed to Blantyre, the commercial center of Malawi. I was glad to find my rental car untouched in … Continue reading A Drive to and Visit of Blantyre, Malawi
Taking several safaris in the Liwonde National Park on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Located on the east of the Shire River, the Liwonde National Park is famous for its diverse species of birds and animals such as antelope, elephants, crocodiles and a huge population of hippos. I had … Continue reading Liwonde National Park, Malawi
A review of the Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Located right in the middle of Liwonde National Park. Sleeping among the hippos. Expert guided boat cruises and game drives. Great facilities like a refreshing swimming pool. Background The name Mvuu in Chichewa means “hippo” … Continue reading Experience: Mvuu Lodge, Malawi
Arriving in and visiting the Lilongwe top sights in a day tour on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. After a quick flight from Lusaka, I landed in Lilongwe airport. I met with Phillimon, a stocky Malawian looking very professional in a suit. His rental company, Sputnik, organized a car … Continue reading Lilongwe Top Sights in a Day
Briefly visiting the top Lusaka sights before taking a flight to Lilongwe on the South of Africa Tour. After an awful bus ride from Harare, I arrived in the Lusaka bus station where I transferred to the Radisson Blu Lusaka by taxi. That evening I relaxed and had dinner and drinks with the team from … Continue reading Lusaka sights and a flight to Lilongwe
A review of the The Makokola Retreat in Mangochi, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Views and access to the beautiful Lake Malawi. Wonderful family run establishment with great staff. Many tours and activities around the lake. Elegant cabins and rooms, created with local products. Fine lakeside dining. Background The Makokola … Continue reading Experience: The Makokola Retreat, Malawi
Exploring tourist town of Victoria Falls and Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe on the South of Africa tour. After visiting Victoria Falls, I went with my guide Kenny to explore some other sights of the town. Victoria Falls Victoria Falls is a small tourist town with a population of 30,000 to 40,000. Started in 190, … Continue reading Victoria Falls and Harare, Zimbabwe
Exploring Victoria Falls from both Zambia and Zimbabwe on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. From which country should you visit Victoria Falls? Zimbabwe, Zambia, or both? I had this common question and found no clear answer, so I decided to visit the falls from both countries. Victoria Falls was … Continue reading Victoria Falls from Zambia and Zimbabwe