Lesotho (pronounced Leh-SOO-Too) is a small mountain kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa.  It’s about the size of Maryland and is home to roughly 2 million people, nearly all of them Basotho. They speak Sesotho.  If you forget, just say, … Continue reading →

Bringing you the latest goings on in South Africa this winter season. Cape Town JULY Danscape 2011 This annual showcase of dance allows the young up and coming Jazzart dancers and choreographers the chance to perform in a professional environment. … Continue reading →

Doro W’et (Ethiopian Chicken Stew) As promised, here is Kate Wheeler’s recipe for the Ethiopian dish Doro W’et using spices from the Savory Spice Shop. Get your own Berbere and more at their retail locations or their online store. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

We are fortunate to have an amazing array of fantastic spices available to us through our local Savory Spice Shop here in Denver. They have enough spices to transport you around the globe when you visit their stores, or you … Continue reading →

My trip to Ethiopia started with a pleasant flight direct from Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport to Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. With their new specially outfitted 777s, Ethiopian Airlines can now fly non-stop. That makes the trip just … Continue reading →

It’s not often that a person designs a trip to include a layover on purpose, but I’ve always believed that it’s worth making the most of any stop. On my most recent visit to East Africa, I had an overnight … Continue reading →

Be one of the few to discover the secrets of Malawi — “The Warm Heart of Africa.” We offer a week-long adventure in Malawi where you can enjoy both game viewing and beach activities. This is a unique escape to … Continue reading →

Have you been to Victoria Falls? The falls are a perfect add-on to any safari in Southern Africa and the perfect way to kick off (or wind down) a safari. Just a short plane ride from Johannesburg, Livingstone, Zambia is … Continue reading →

Last month, AfricAid held their inaugural ‘Art & Soul’ event in Denver. Africa Adventure Consultants were proud to be a major sponsor of the event. Our sponsorship provided funding to break the cycle of poverty for one girl and her … Continue reading →

The further north you go in Kenya, the drier and harsher the landscape becomes. But it is also home to great wildlife and interesting cultures like the Samburu, Boran and Turkana. From Samburu, we traveled to the Matthews Range in … Continue reading →