bigbri

July through the beginning of September is the normal rainy season in the North. The drought is in the eastern and southern parts of the...

There are scam artists everywhere, not just Ethiopia. And I agree that begging can be a problem, such as children demanding empty water...

"We are both huge animal lovers and I'm also an amateur photographer."...

In my opinion Murchison Falls is one of the highlights of Uganda. The riverboat trip to the base of the falls is fantastic. I would not...

I would also choose Rwanda. It is much safer! ...

I have been recalling how much I enjoyed trekking near Dodola with Bale Trek. There is less July rainfall here than in the north, and you...

I would start in Stone Town. Again, I would probably just pick one beach for 5 days, but nothing wrong with your plan to see more. You...

I have not flown fly540. My last flight from Dar to Mwanza on Precision used a full-sized jet airplane....

Great post! Will definitely do a longer trip based upon your advice. Peace, BB

Hi Markus....

I would not move around too much. Perhaps 3 nights in Stone Town and 5 nights at the beach. You can rent a car and do day trips to all...

In November I would pick South Africa. You can fly in and out of Joburg. You can do a three night safari at a private Sabi Sands game...

You mention wanting to go to Zanzibar afterward which is great. With Precision Air, the more flights you add, the better the deal gets....

Living in Ethiopia, Liza is probably more up to date than I am. Last time I was traveling there were no direct buses from Lalibela to...

viaggero makes a good point. It would be much easier to combine Cape Town with some time in Zimbabwe, which would be my pick. $2000...