Zambia is home to some of the most magnificent wildlife and breathtaking landscapes in Africa. One of the best ways to experience this natural beauty is by taking a mini safari through the forest reserve that is Lusaka National Park, especially if you have young children because the wildlife there is not the dangerous kind….
Category: Adventure
Scrutinising the Kariba Dam Water Levels
The low water levels at Kariba dam have been a worrying sign every dry season with reduced rainfall in the region, especially with the impact of global warming. As the waters continue to recede, temperatures have risen and weather patterns have changed, as a result, electricity production at the hydroelectric dam has been affected in…
Cheese Tasting at a Cheese Factory
Although I am lactose intolerant and don’t eat much of the stuff I know that cheese is incredibly popular around the world with so many famous regions that are known for producing it, and can be made from cow, buffalo, goat, sheep, soy and even yaks milk. Cheese tasting is an international hobby where people…
A Floral Wimbledon Theme at Tigerlily
Plans to go and watch the Wimbledon finals in London didn’t quite go according to plan, so watched on screen. Being back in Edinburgh was just awesome as always because I got to see my family and friends and of course, go to my old stomping grounds to chill. Tigerlily is known for its instagrammable…
A Boat Ride to Changuu Island
The first question every tour guide asks you when you walk around Stone Town is, do you want to go to Prison Island? Changuu Island is called Prison Island because ages ago all those with yellow fever cases were quarantined on the island to separate them from the population of Zanzibar but no prisoners were…
A Coral Reef Seascape on the Indian Ocean
Known as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world a trip to Zanzibar’s coastline offers one of the most spectacular experiences in East Africa. As much as dinking cocktails on the beach and just looking into the ocean was a pleasure, really wanted to go snorkelling at first but it was an early…
Travel: Exploring Historic Stone Town
Zanzibar boasts one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines with its white sands and turquoise waters, a trip there is one of the most spectacular experiences in East Africa. Stone Town located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island is the old part of Zanzibar City and is one of the most interesting…
Surprise Birthday Lunch at the Rock Restaurant
A floating rock island out in the sea was the perfect setting for my birthday lunch at this upscale spot known as one of the world’s most iconic restaurants which offers incredible views over the Indian ocean, fresh seafood, and an amazing photographic experience. The Rock Restaurant is located at Michamvi’s Pingwe Beach in Zanzibar’s…
Relaxing Beach Views at Zanzibella Hotel & Spa
After several hours of delays getting from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam which is only a two-hour flight, finally made it to Kiwengwa in Zanzibar to relax with beach views at Zanzibella. Although check-in was a little shaky to begin with, things were eventually sorted out. As a gesture of apology, we were offered a…
Ducks, Iced Tea & Photography Club
Our last physical camera club meeting took place months ago, apart from our monthly zoom meetings. Now that social gatherings of more than a certain number of people are allowed, we are rotating the meetings in different neighbourhoods in Lusaka so as not to always be in one location at a time, giving people a…
The Points of Lu 