Traveling to Mauritius during the pandemic
byMauritius, has reopened its borders in the beginning of September 2020, and with the pandemic slowly reaching a halt in the regions around the Middle East and IOI, Mauritius is…
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Mauritius, has reopened its borders in the beginning of September 2020, and with the pandemic slowly reaching a halt in the regions around the Middle East and IOI, Mauritius is…
Emirates has announced that it will resume passenger services to Seychelles from the 1st of August, along with the Seychelles re-opening to international tourists. Operating flights to Seychelles 5 times…
Seychelles is home to many luxury properties sprawled all over the island. The famous Bill Bensley designed property of MAIA Luxury resorts have mastered the art of seclusion with their…
Travelling from home is certainly possible thanks to social media but also your kitchen! Yes indeed! If you haven’t read it yet, we have posted a recipe from Mauritius for…
Who misses travelling? We do a whole lot! On the positive side of things, being able to be more grounded has given us the time to work on our multiple…
Planning to go to Victoria Falls? Zambia side of Zimbabwe side? Honestly, might as well go to Zambia now whilst the currency is good, comprehensive (not inflated currencies that you…
If you are visiting Zambia, you must go on the world’s greatest bungee jump, the famous Victoria Falls Bridge. Feel four seconds of freefall and 111 meters of pure adrenalin!…
Imagine this. Waking up looking over your infinity pool with a cup of freshly brewed coffee in your hands. You are looking out to the Indian Ocean with green mountains…
Located close to the capital of the country, Port Louis, the Westin is a one-hour drive from the International airport. The country is luscious and green, full of winding roads…
Mauritius is a tiny island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Africa. Other countries surrounding it are Madagascar, Seychelles and Reunion Island. There are direct flights from…
After driving the rough roads from Namibia to Zambia through the desolate and barren African continent roads, we had our eyes set on our Victoria Falls stay at the AVANI…
As you wind your way north of the main island of Seychelles, Mahe Island, you will no doubt find the incredible property of Constance Ephelia. It has its very own…
No matter which direction you are coming from, the Avani Windhoek will be a welcome respite from the harsh yet beautiful landscapes that surround it. If you are a traveller,…
Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. So after several plane rides, we arrived in the unique country of Mozambique. We knew very little about this place as…
Whether you are coming from the Victoria Falls side of the Zambezi or you have just driven through the beautiful Caprivi region of Namibia, you will most likely be passing…
South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. There is so much environmental brilliance around it is certainly worth your time to visit and stay. After…
What an experience it has been to travel to Madagascar. It was eye-opening to learn about the culture, the challenges of the people, nature, the fauna and its beauty. We…
Madagascar has been on my bucket list since I’ve watched Madagascar The Movie! Also, growing up watching Zoboomafoo (played in TVO Canada and PBS in the USA) always made me…
When planning your trip to Namibia, Sossusvlei is a must visit. It is home to majestic sand dunes but also the odd and beautiful Deadvlei. Sossusvlei is part of the…
If you are planning a road trip in Botswana and planning to do a few self-drive safaris, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta is certainly one you can’t miss!…
Looking for somewhere to stay in Cape Town? We made sure we were staying at the most centrally located hotel, The Taj Cape Town with all the historical sights right…
When it comes to comfort and luxury, you really only have two options when you are coming to see the Victoria Falls, known to locals as “Mosi-oa-Tunya”. This roughly translates…
If you are in for driving from South Africa to Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, you will need to know how to cross the eventual border of Namibia to Zambia. It will…
During our stay in Cape Town, we chose to spend a couple of days in Century City, slightly out of town to be able to attend a few meetings and…
Looking to do the same Southern African Road Trip? This guide is our comprehensive self-driving driving guide from Cape town to Johannesburg passing through Nambia, Zambia and Botswana (with a…
Namibia is a place you should consider for your next African adventure. If you plan to go on an Africa Safari, Namibia is the prime location we absolutely recommend you…
We have just completed our first Safari and we wished we had a list of what we needed to bring to make sure it is a comfortable as possible. So…
For our first Zanzibar experience, we made sure to choose a hotel that is part of the GHA (Global Hotel Alliance) so we can use our DISCOVERY Loyalty membership. If…
When we were in Egypt, we stayed at a very central location at the Marriott Cairo. Along side the Nile River, it is close to the Pyramids and the go…
The Mena House is a historic palatial hotel, based in the shadow of the great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. The place was originally built as a royal lodge…
The Giza pyramids are a must wen you visit Egypt. Expect crowds and evident tourist scams! Not to worry, we have been and here are are pro tips to enjoy…
Hey guys, off to Kenya? Here are a few tips to make sure your trip is safe and happy 😉 Most of these apply to all non-first world countries, but…
While we have been traveling plenty lately, we had not had a holiday for a long while. By that we mean a real one, sitting, doing nothing, enjoying good time at…
Heading away for an African Safari? The AdventureFaktory team has just completed it, so we have the inside knowledge for you on how to pick your tour company! 1) Choose…
Kenya is an amazing experience and we cannot recommend it more highly, we are so happy we have done it. But we also feel an obligation to give you some…