Africa
55 nature and outdoor travel guides from 23 countries in Africa: national parks, wildlife, trails and eco lodges.
Sustainable and ecotourism in South Africa
Sustainable tourism has grown over recent decades to become something of a South African speciality. It's responsible tourism, a kinder way of travelling …
MY TRIP TO MALI: HALT IN TERYA BUGU
Let's try to close our eyes and imagine we happen to be in West Africa in the 60's. Colonialism has just come to an end, the French military troupes have…
Ecotourism in Mozambique
Tourism in Mozambique took a dramatic tumble during the country's civil war from 1977 to 1992. Since then, the government has worked hard to restore the…
Ecotourism Morocco - Experience the most Exotic place on earth
Morocco is just 12 km from the Spanish southern coast and yet it feels a million miles away. All your senses tingle from the earthy, spicy smells to the…
The Inspiring story of Musi's Farm in Malealea, Lesotho
Sometimes, whilst travelling, you come across people who touch you deeply and leave you feeling awed and humbled. We experienced that in Lesotho, Southern…
Eco Tourism Kenya
It's one of those destinations that everyone should get a chance to visit in their lifetime. Few places on earth are as stunning as Kenya and it has…
Malawi Triathlon
In 2015 The Responsible Safari Co. are running the first ever Malawian Triathlon. A Bike, Hike and Kayak race in Malawi’s stunning and varied scenery, it…
Soweto Backpackers - Ready for the World Cup 2010
Soweto - acronym for South Western Township - is located in South West of Johannesburg, in South Africa. The soccer loving township Soweto prepares for the…
2010 South Africa World Cup Eco Route
2010 marks the beginning of Mynatour's biggest and most exciting adv enture yet - and we're going to share it with you everyday online. We are going to…
Ecotourism in Tunisia: Sustainable Tourism Development
Much of the tourism industry in Tunisia is still very much under development, particularly ecotourism and sustainable tourism . Plans and visions have been…
Ecotourism in Cape Verde: sea, salt and turtles
Cape Verde, a collection of 10 islands and 5 islets off the coast of West Africa, is still an undiscovered ecotourism destination. Thanks to an amazing…
Slip Back Into Nature And Experience The African Wilderness Along The Garden Route
The Garden Route on the southern coastline of South Africa is a scenic, tranquil stretch lined with the most beautiful beaches, mountains, waterfalls…
Ecotourism in Madagascar
With its wealth of national parks and exceptionally unique biodiversity, ecotourism in Madagascar is a relatively easy thing to source. An ecotourism holiday…
Langa Township SA
Only few days in Cape town we don't have time to waste. Our journey covers 6000km and the stops are closed, we meet Shaqir and Siviwe both local guides that…
R61 Wild Coast SA
Another great wake-up in this corner of paradise, my body hurts everywhere, it must be the surfing from yesterday. Today there are still 350km ahead to port…
Calabash Tours - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Mynatour group's adventure in South Africa has begun!! The last preparations were made in Cape Town and now the group is heading towards the Eastern Cape's…
Ecotourism in the Atlas mountains of Morocco
Are you heading to Morocco and looking for that special place? There are plenty of possibilities for ecotourism in the Atlas mountains of Morocco: Why don't…
Ecotourism in Ghana
Ecotourism is a new but burgeoning industry in Ghana, a small equatorial country, about the size of the U.K., that hugs the Atlantic Ocean on the western…
World Heritage Sites in South Africa
South Africa is home to majestic mountain ranges, scenic beaches, and some of the most unspoilt wilderness areas on the planet; it also has a diverse…
100 Days To Go SA
When you go to South Africa don't leave home without Binoculars and a zoom lens for taking great wildlife shots. If you forgot them at home for whatever…
Garden Route SA
Albertinia is favourably placed near to the fabulous Garden Route here in the Western Province of South Africa, and provides an ideal base for visiting the…
The Giza Pyramid - for the green traveller visiting Egypt
On the west bank of the Nile River last Giza, home of the Great Pyramid, the Giza pyramid is the oldest statue of the seven wonders of the ancient world and…
1 Cycle, 1 Country, 70 Days and 9000km (South Africa)
READ MY BLOG AT EXPLORE SA Starting in Johannesburg I am going to cycle the whole of SA and document its undiscovered beauty, known beauty, stories, giving a…
Long in the tooth: The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park SA
Yesterday's slow pace is just a memory - a 4 hour drive from Durban is St Lucia estuary. We arrive at Amazulu lodge, put our bags into the room then sprint…
Green Market Square - Cape Twon -SA
A busy day running around Cape Town to sort out the last issues before pressing the rec button! To do that we need to reach the city centre on the shadow of…
The Serengeti National Park - a haven for the green traveller
One of the biggest and best wildlife reserves in the world, the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, is a must for anyone interested in wildlife or taking a…
Swaziland SA
Now the holiday starts the get real: I finally get to do some hula hooping and stay in a backpackers. Whilst I've loved the fancy rooms and wildlife, I'm…
Seychelles
The Republic of Seychelles comprises 115 islands occupying a land area of 455 km? and an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1.4 km? in the western Indian Ocean. It…
Pendjari National Park - Benin
On the west coast of Africa nestled between the countries of Togo and Nigeria lies the country of Benin and the Pendjari national park. Any eco tourist or…
Il Miglior Ostello del Sud Africa: The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre
L'ottava edizione dell' Hoscar awards , la cerimonia che premia i migliori ostelli nel mondo, si è tenuta lo scorso gennaio. Sono stati analizzati più di…
Inga Falls, Congo River, Africa
Inga Falls is a rapids in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the Congo River drops a staggering 96m (315 ft) over a 15 km (9mi) course. The rapids…
Why a bike?
READ MY BLOG AT www.exploresa.wordpress.com I've been wanting to write this post for a while now because it's been one of those questions that I'm asked…
Old Town of Bobo Dioulasso
The second city of Burkina Faso is Bobo Dioulasso, a crowded and animated city in the sub tropical south of the country nearby the ivorian border. During the…
Let's go SA
About time!...The car is ready...we are too!! We are not alone, even Liz, Dom's mum has decided to come along for our first stop: Garden Route. Born and…
Madagascar, treasure island
This is a story of a trip that started as a tourist and ended up in being an andventure in one of the most adventurous forests in the world. Quoting a…
Cape Town City Tours - Green Travel Guide - natural beauty, cultural diversity and adventure
Cape Town city tours are an ideal way to discover the many cultural hidden gems in this wonderfully diverse city which has everything from beaches to…
Ecotourism in the Seychelles
Ecotourism in the Seychelles is a boundless proposition. In many ways, this small African Republic, located in the mid Indian Ocean, has set the standard for…
Ecotourism in Uganda
Home of Mountain Gorillas and lush tropical rainforests. Uganda tends to be overshadowed by its famous next door neighbour Kenya, yet it offers a wealth of…
Ecotourism Spotlight: Ghana on the UNESCO World Heritage map
Ghana, a former British colony on the west side of Africa, is an ecotourist's delight. Its 16 national parks and numerous other green sight-seeing…
Ecotourism in Cameroon
This is a not-for-profit organization which concentrates on developing community-based ecotourism in Cameroon. Formerly known as Mount Cameroon Ecotourism…
The Bulungula Lodge in Nqileni, South Africa
The Bulungula Lodge is situated in Nqileni village ("q" = a click sound) - in "the most beautiful location of any lodge in South Africa". Here the visitors…
Ecotourism in Gambia
As tourism in Gambia is still a growing industry, efforts have already been made to ensure that the country doesn't suffer the adverse effects of mass…
Cape Town Part 1 enjoy the Gap!
Intro: This is the first video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. This video shows the start of the trip from Cape Town. We meet…
Ecotourism in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is one of a few African countries which have helped to drive ecotourism to become the fastest growing sector on the continent. Ecotourism is a…
Opening the Akilah Institute for Women in Rwanda
The Akilah Institute for Women is located in the Bugesera district of Rwanda , 35 minutes from the capital of Kigali. During the 1994 genocide , this region…
South Africa Ranked as Ethical Destination
The forthcoming host of the 19th FIFA World Cup, South Africa, has been listed in the developing world's 'Top 10 Best Ethical Destinations'. This list is…
Around South Africa on bike
In one week, February 13, Ruan Smit will start his cycle adventure from Johannesburg, South Africa . He is planning to return to the same place 10 weeks…
Kruger National Park - a treasue for any green traveller
For any eco-tourist the Kruger National Park in South Africa is the most popular in the country and with good reason. There's a lot to do and see here…
Number 1 Hostel in South Africa: The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre
The 8th annual Hoscar awards ceremony took place in January 2009 to recognize the best hostels in the world. Over 23,000 properties from across the globe…
Korup national park - Cameroon
Any eco tourist planning a trip to Cameroon will not be disappointed with the wonderful array of flora and fauna that can be found. Cameroon is a beautiful…
Mynatour TV - South Africa World Cup Eco Route
Promoting responsible tourism in South Africa. Follow Dom and Davide on their exciting trip around South Africa - 6000kms in 28 days. Visiting places such a…
Cape Town Part 3 - Enjoy the hike, but dont forget your water bottle!
This is the third video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We meet with a local friend and…
Cape Town Part 4 - Langa Township walking tour
This is the fourth video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We interview Jennifer Aston…
Cape Town Part 5 - Langa Township walking tour
This is the fifth video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We continue our walking tour…
Cape Town Part 2 - Enjoy the history and culture of the city!
This is the second video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We meet with a local friend and…