Hage Geingob: President and Philanthropist of Namibia
Namibia has been independent since 1900. For decades, the British, Germans, and South Africans fought over Namibia’s riches, as the country is rich in uranium. Today, Namibia enjoys a stable democracy and has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob, has contributed to this progress.
The 7 most beautiful safari parks in South Africa
Africa means visiting one of its safari parks and spotting the Big Five. With a whopping 43 different safari parks in South Africa, the options are endless. But now: decision stress! Where will you spot the Big Five? Curious about the seven most beautiful safari parks in South Africa?
Keti Koti Festival
When discussing the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands, the focus is often on the end of the horrific slave transports from West Africa to the Americas, known as the Transatlantic slave trade. However, slavery in East Africa has unfortunately existed for a long time as well.
Vaccinations for Uganda
How lovely to talk about scary tropical diseases right before your vacation! While it’s not our favorite topic, Uganda has strict vaccination rules. This is a good thing because it has nearly eradicated Yellow Fever. Still, you’ll need to get your shot. So grit your teeth, think of something fun, and you’ll have your vaccination for Uganda sorted in no time!
Watamu: the “Little Italy” of Kenya
Planning to go to Africa on holiday in December? Our Zoe explored Watamu; an idyllic fishing village on the coast of Kenya, the perfect place to enjoy a delicious Christmas meal! The bays surrounding this coastal village are part of the Watamu Marine Park. Besides being the perfect place for snorkelling, this idyllic village has much more to offer. It is “the place to be” for deliocious Italian food. And I can tell you after a few months of Nyama Choma and Ugali, you literally imagine yourself in a true culinary paradise here!
Kenya Has the Cleanest Air in the World
Sitting pretty on your spotless, asphalt-paved street celebrating the longest summer day? Dutch cleanliness might be a cherished illusion because Kenya boasts the cleanest air in the world, closely followed by neighbouring Tanzania and Ethiopia!
The definition of time in Africa
When travellers book a trip with Charlie’s Travels, we always send them a document with some guidelines. How does tipping work, for example? And why should you never feed wild monkeys? One of the other things that always comes up is the African definition of time.
Elsevier’s interview with Charles Witlox
A while ago, an interview with our Charlie appeared in Elsevier Juist! For the ‘World Citizen’ section, he was extensively interviewed about Kenya, Charlie’s Travels, and doing business in Africa. Part of this article, written by travel journalist, ultimate millennial, and freelance adventurer Cathelijn Paling, can be read below.
Applying for a Kenya tourist visa
Applying for a tourist visa, the possibilities For the sake of convenience, we will assume that you are going for a tourist visa. If this is not the case, other rules apply. There are several ways in which you can get your tourist visa for Kenya: online application, or with the help of an agency […]
Ebola in Africa
In African countries, we have some nasty bacteria and viruses with extreme symptoms. In 2018, several Ebola cases were detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Although Charlie’s Travels does not travel there and the affected area is about 5000 km (!) away, we still want to inform you about this virus.