African Women in Charge
Following the success of Joyce Banda in becoming President of Malawi there seems to be an increasing transformation of power across Africa as more women are taking up positions in…
General Africa
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Essential Tips and Advice for Driving in Africa
One of the many options for a holiday in Africa is a self-drive holiday. These are only possible in the countries that have a decent enough infrastructure to make it…
Real Africa: ABTOT and ATOL bonded
In 2011 Real Africa became a member of ABTOT, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited, which allows us to sell holidays that do not include any flights and…
Spotlight on the Okavango Delta in Botswana
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a huge and unique inland river delta. The Okavango River flows into a low-lying and very flat area which has gradually silted up with…
The School Run and the Olympic Runners
Across Africa a large number of young school children have a long journey into school every morning. From Malawi to Botswana, Namibia to Tanzania they walk. Despite the benefits of…