Blogs and Travelstories
Here you will find blogs about all the different gems you can visit through us. But also look for travelstories written by our own travellers. Input not to be missed for your big adventure!


Embark on a journey through Namibia as seen through the eyes of one of our adventurous clients. From the vast, sweeping landscapes to the unforgettable wildlife encounters, follow their exploration of this epic country with Charlie’s Travels. Here's a day-by-day account of their incredible trip, packed with breathtaking moments and unique experiences.

Vast, wide savannahs. A red African sun casting golden light on the baobab trees as it sets. Running giraffes and yawning lions that you admire through binoculars while "The Circle of Life" echoes in your head. Parking your butt on a pearly white beach in the shade of a gently swaying palm tree. Leaping into the air with a Masai man, wrapped in colourful cloths. Cutting through the lush, misty rainforest, swinging from vines. Taking a bite out of a juicy mango, the juice dripping down your chin.

"From vast hilly landscapes in Masaai land to the dry desert and hot springs at Magadi, staying with a Masaai family and sleeping in a tent among the wildlife, having breakfast with fresh pancakes in the morning sun and going to bed after a beer by the campfire, it was an unforgettable holiday within a holiday. " - Geraldine & Freek

Finally booking that dream trip to the coolest continent in the world: Africa. Safari hat bought, new hiking boots tried on, torch packed. But then you hear on the news that things are a bit unsettled at your destination—political tensions, natural disasters. No need to panic, but it’s definitely time to seek some advice. As local experts, we’re here to help!

After much deliberation, the choice has been made: you’re traveling to the Pearl of Africa—Uganda! Untouched, off the beaten track, with little tourism and breathtaking nature. The local people will welcome you with open arms. An unforgettable adventure awaits! One thing that absolutely must be included in your itinerary: epic hikes through this stunning country.

With only two weeks of vacation and our sights set on a destination "somewhere in Africa," we started looking for a travel company that could help us with that. We wanted to travel sustainably, to travel a lot with locals and preferably to places with few other tourists. Then we came in contact with Charlie's Travels.... - Susan & Wietze, Tanzania

By now it should be clear: we are passionate about Kenya's off the beaten track paths! As avid travelers and residents of Kenya, we are constantly on the lookout for this country's hidden gems. Curious about our favorite off the beaten track experiences in Kenya? Then read on.

Hi, I'm Margot and in December 2019 I went on a trip to Kenya, my very first Africa experience. Over the past few years, I have been to several continents and travelled a lot around the world. Nevertheless, I was still excited to travel to a new continent again, especially since I would be travelling alone for the first week. So many people also asked me, "Isn't that dangerous there, travelling alone in Africa?"