• Kadealo, African Movies

10 African movies to watch before your holiday

By |2020-10-26T21:37:35+00:00July 11th, 2020|

All packed and ready to go for your African adventure? Why not now settle down then, and watch a few African movies about the countries continent, to enable you to understand your destination a little better before getting there. Here are a pick of 10 of the finest. Courtesy of The Wind/imdb.com African Movies: The Wind (Mali 1983) This picture was directed by one of the true legends of African cinema – Souleymane Cisse – a multi-award winning director who has made some controversial films in the past that have landed in him prison. “The Wind” – however – [...]

  • Kadealo, African Natural Wonders

25 African natural wonders for your bucket list

By |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 [...]

  • Kadealo, African Hotel

Top 25 luxury African hotels for a perfect stay

By |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 [...]

  • Kadealo, Wedding Venue in Africa

Top wedding venues in Africa to get married in style

By |2020-06-24T09:46:43+00:00June 12th, 2020|

Weddings in Africa can be beautiful, amazing, and breathtaking at all once. Imagine an intimate wedding on an Enchanted Island in Seychelles or romancing to the thunderous sound of the Victoria Falling or enjoying absolute solitudes in your own “Garden of Eden” or surrounded by stunning views and absolute luxury in the Cape Winelands. Have the wedding of your dreams at one of these hand-picked wedding venues in Africa offering exceptional service, excellent facilities, and activities to ensure you and your guests have an unforgettable experience.  Courtesy of Lauren Craig/Flickr Wedding Venues in Africa: Simbambili Game Lodge at the Sabi Sands [...]

  • Kadealo, African Art

Why you should invest in African art

By |2020-06-20T15:47:34+00:00June 12th, 2020|

So, you may have friends who come back from holidays across the globe showing off the art they bought back, and maybe they even have tried to convince you that it's not only a nice holiday memoir but also a potential investment. Asian art, European art, even Latin American. But what you should be investing in right now – despite it being so often overlooked - is undoubtedly African Art. The steady increase in African Art exhibitions, such as the inclusion of the African Art Fair in the New York Frieze art week in the United States – proves that art connoisseurs and investors are [...]

  • Kadealo, African Fashion Designers

Top African fashion designers blazing catworks

By |2020-06-05T08:24:18+00:00June 1st, 2020|

With African style becoming more and more sought after, there is a plethora of new, up-and-coming designers making waves in the African fashion scene. It seems these days there are new African fashion designers popping up all over the continent, with some really exciting, bold fashion statements coming out of places like Cameroon, Senegal, and Nigeria, to name but a few. With such a mix of designers and fashions coming out of Africa, all with their own individual take on old favourites, there is something for everyone throughout this budding fashion scene, regardless of budget or taste. Here we break it down into the [...]

  • Kadealo, African Leader

Remarkable African leaders that shaped history

By |2020-05-28T19:56:53+00:00May 25th, 2020|

We all have some idea of leaders when we think of Africa as a whole and through its separate nations alone. With some really well-known, prolific names like Nelson Mandela at the forefront of people's minds when they think of African leaders, it's easy to let other important names fall by the wayside, but with so many nations and so many historical aspects to consider when thinking of great leaders, there are many who have come out of the continent. Here we look at the top ten greats, what they have done (or are doing), and a little about each. Courtesy of [...]

  • Kadealo, Surfing Spots in Africa

Best surfing spots in Africa to check out

By |2020-06-01T07:02:44+00:00May 24th, 2020|

When many people think of the best surf destinations in the world, they likely think of locations such as Hawaii, California, Indonesia, Australia, and so on. It would suffice to say that very few would consider any surfing spots in African nations (aside from perhaps, South Africa, which is a firm favourite of surfers around the world). This is a shame, as Africa - being the second-largest continent in the world – has some of the best surf spots in the world, some only known to a few enthusiastic and professional surfers. Africa has an amazing variety of surfing locations no matter the level [...]

  • Kadealo, Beaches in Africa

Top 10 destinations for an African beach holiday

By |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. [...]

  • Kadealo, Close Animal Encounters

Unforgettable Close Animal Encounters in Africa

By |2020-05-31T10:45:41+00:00May 23rd, 2020|

Opportunities for close animal encounters in Africa are certainly not confined to the game reserve and national park safari packages. Far from it, in fact. For starters, Africa is blessed with glorious beaches boasting some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world, so close encounters with all manner of rare and exotic marine life await. Then you have the myriad lakes and delta regions where close encounters with awe-inspiring predators such as crocodiles and the continent's most dangerous animal, the hippo, are virtually guaranteed. And if that wasn't enough, you have the rainforests of central Africa, where close encounters with the infamous [...]

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