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25 African natural wonders for your bucket list

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-24T22:08:16+00:00June 23rd, 2020|

Courtesy of ER Bauer/Flickr African Natural Wonder: Sossusvlei, Namibia With its iconic red sand dunes, that are constantly moulded into different shapes and patterns by the wind, Sossuvlei is one of the most photogenic wonders of Africa. The sand dunes are in fact some of the largest in the world, and the salt and clay pan at the end of the Tsauchab River is where Soussusvlei gets its name from: In Nama and Afrikaans it means “dead-end” and “marsh”. The iconic red dunes of Soussusvlei are formed through a geological process that has been taking place for millions of years. The [...]

Top 25 luxury African hotels for a perfect stay

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T12:11:39+00:00June 19th, 2020|

South Africa Courtesy of capegrace.com Luxury African Hotels: Cape Grace, Cape Town This 5-star hotel is particularly special for its location: In a serene, private quay serving as an international yacht marina on Cape Town's main harbour. It opened its doors in 1996 and has gradually built up its capacity to an impressive 120 rooms and 13 luxury suites. The hotel also has numerous banqueting rooms ideal for smaller groups or business meetings. These rooms include a wine and whiskey bar, a restaurant, and a conservatory. It also includes a boardroom that can accommodate 14 people with an outside [...]

Planning a games evening? Try out these traditional African games

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-05T11:49:06+00:00June 1st, 2020|

When you think of strange and unique countries, far removed from your own, undoubtedly one of the things that comes to mind amongst thoughts of new foods, scenery and cultures is the various games they might play to pass the time. Africa, the wide and varied continent it is, plays host to some odd, but also oddly entertaining African games, often played with just the things you literally have in front of you such as stones on the ground. Read on further to learn about the top ten games played throughout Africa, and maybe try something new out for yourself! Courtesy of [...]

Top 10 destinations for an African beach holiday

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-31T13:01:17+00:00May 24th, 2020|

When we think of heading abroad on holiday, we immediately think of hot sunshine and golden sandy beaches, and usually, it is countries such as Italy, Spain, and Portugal that immediately spring to mind. While these destinations do indeed have some great weather and lovely beaches, Africa is becoming an attractive alternative for those seeking a beach holiday beyond Europe. Africa is home to some of the most stunning beaches and holiday resorts on the planet. For those in need of some travel inspiration, we take you on a journey across the continent and explore the top 10 destinations for an African beach holiday. [...]

Aromatic African Spice Varieties to Improve Your Dishes

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-27T16:01:02+00:00May 8th, 2020|

It's no secret that foods from the African continent are an absolute festival myriad of flavours – from the tagines of the Sahara to the fish stews of Mozambique and beyond, the secret ingredient is almost always spices. Not only do they add a kick to almost any dish, but being high in vitamins and nutrients is an added benefit, with many spices and herbs from the continent being used for varying health benefits as well. With many of these spices and herbs from Africa being readily available around the world, anyone almost anywhere can add a taste of Africa to their usual dishes. [...]

Top 10 African food and condiments websites

By Kadealo Editorial Team|2020-05-27T16:01:07+00:00May 7th, 2020|

Courtesy of klatchroasting.com African Condiments: Klatch Coffee Although US-based and offering coffees from around the world, the African coffees available on Klatch Coffee's online store - https://www.klatchroasting.com/ - are all high quality, organic, and fair trade from all over the continent. From world-class Kenyan and Ethiopian roasts to the more eccentric Democratic Republic of Congo “AMKA Cooperative” Bourbon variety, there are some fantastic varieties of African coffee on offer here that will surely please even the most discerning coffee connoisseur. Courtesy of eswatinikitchen.co.sz Eswatini Kitchen Established way back in 1991 in Swaziland by the [...]

African Bling – African Diamonds And Gemstones

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-05-15T08:26:15+00:00May 3rd, 2020|

African diamonds have been objects of desire for many centuries and have been associated with supernatural qualities for health and protection. In African tradition, diamonds, gemstones, and beads have always been used as a form of personal adornment. Some of the continent’s largest and most radiant gemstones have also been coveted by royalty around the world and used in world-famous jewellery masterpieces such as the British Crown Jewels. Here are some of Africa’s biggest, brightest, and most beautiful finds. Courtesy of Unknown Photographer/On This Day African Diamond: The Cullinan The largest diamond ever found in the entire world was [...]

Great African Leaders and Warriors

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-05-15T08:11:38+00:00May 3rd, 2020|

When thinking of African leaders, most people may think of the Zulu tribal fighters of centuries past taking on colonial powers such as the British. While this is true, it's only one very small aspect of the concept of warriors in African history, which is wide and diverse when it comes to various warriors of a different caliber. Some were known for leading fierce battles for independence, while others were known for their fantastic skills on the battlefield. Here we look at the top ten greatest African Warriors from throughout the history of this great continent. Courtesy of Comic Repblic/dw.com African [...]

Astonishingly beautiful African Islands to visit

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-05-15T12:28:31+00:00October 27th, 2019|

With pristine sand and hidden coves to explore, African islands are a highlight of this wonderful, diverse continent. Turquoise waters at relaxing temperatures, coupled with sea breezes make the many African islands off the coast a pure delight for the senses. Whether you’re looking for culture and adventure, or pure relaxation, there will be something for everyone on the many islands that are strung along the coastline like a necklace of corals and shells. Whatever your plans for Africa, a trip to one of the islands is a must-do, as the pure tropical paradise to be found on each is not to be missed. [...]