Travel Resources
As a lifelong traveller, I’ve spent a lot of time tracking down the best travel resources. The ones that make planning easier and save me money.
I’ve also learned a lot about packing, planning, and staying safe and healthy while I’m away from home.
Below I share with you what I’ve learned and the resources I’ve found. You’ll find articles that provide you with all the information you need to plan an amazing trip to Africa.
Those are followed by the trusted companies that I use throughout my travels, from flights and tours to travel insurance and gadgets.
What to Pack and How to Pack It
Top 18 Travel Essentials for Women: Effortless Adventure 2025
What to Pack for Travel to Africa: Epic Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Shoes for Safari
The Best Luggage for Safari: Top Bags and Backpacks Reviewed
Standard Luggage Co. Carry-On Candid Review
What to Bring When Travelling to Africa: 13 Unexpected Essentials
What Kind of Trip Will Fit Your Dreams,
and How to Plan It
SafetyWing Travel Insurance Review
Volunteering in Africa with Animals – Best Programs in 2025
Why You Have to Go Camping in Africa – All the Facts for 2025
Planning a Trip to Africa: A Step-By-Step Guide
11 Best Travel Apps for Africa 2025
Travelling Alone for the First Time – Africa
Stay Safe and Healthy for the Best Time!
41 Health & Safety Tips for Travel in Africa
How Long Do Water Purification Tablets Last – All the Facts
The Travel Companies I Recommend
Choosing which companies to book your African adventure with can be overwhelming. Here are the companies that I keep going back to, and that you can use with confidence for every step of your trip.
ALL YOUR TRAVEL GADGETS & GEAR
Amazon
• Known and trusted, find everything you need for your trip on Amazon.
UNIVERSAL SIM CARD
Drimsim
This is an affordable SIM Card for international travellers. It can be used in 190 countries worldwide.
UNIVERSAL eSIM
Airalo – The World’s First eSIM Store
➤ Functions entirely online – no physical SIM card necessary.
➤ Available for 190+ countries and regions at affordable rates.
Find Your Perfect Guided Day Trip or Safari
There are a lot of companies to choose from when you’re looking for a day trip, tour, or safari in Africa. Below are options that you can count on to make your trip live up to your dreams. You can even just book an airport transfer to make your arrival so much easier.
✔️ Go2Africa
• Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Go2Africa offers top-of-the-line safaris. They work with you to create your ideal African adventure.
✔️ VIATOR
• Choose from activities, day trips, and multi-day safaris. Viator has so many to choose from.
• Airport to hotel transfers available as well
✔️ Book All Safaris by tripaneer
• One of the world’s leading travel safari sites. Browse, read reviews, and find the safari you’ve been dreaming of. They have a lot of amazing options.
✔️ Get Your Guide
• Choose from hundreds of activities, day trips, and multi-day excursions. Access your tickets from your mobile device. I love these guys.
• Airport to hotel transfers available
✔️ i’way
• If all you need is an airport transfer, i’way is there for you. Arriving in a foreign city is easy when there’s a sign with your name on it when you disembark.
• Along with the airport meet and greet, you can request any type of vehicle for your transfer, you’ll get free wait time if your flight is delayed, plus 24/7 support.
BOOK YOUR FLIGHT
Use travel search engines like these to compare prices, dates, and locations.
Save 10% by using this WayAway Plus link!
PARK ‘N FLY
Airport parking doesn’t have to be stressful –
or cost a fortune!
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance!
Travel insurance is one of those things that is so much better to have and not need, than to need and not have. Trust me, it can be a life saver!
✔️ SafetyWing Nomad Insurance
• Easy and affordable coverage for longer-term travellers
and digital nomads.
• Top-notch customer service makes submitting a claim
from the road a snap.
✔️ Visitors Coverage
• A range of plans for international travellers. Coverage for illness and potential risks that could spoil your trip.
Find the Perfect Place
to Stay
I use all of these – my favourite is finding someplace to stay that’s in a typical residential neighbourhood, so I can see what it’s like to be a local.
But then, once in a while I just want room service! These companies have me c.comovered whichever way I want to go.
✔️ Expedia
• All types of accommodations, from resorts to guest houses, in all parts of Africa. Take advantage of monthly stay pricing!
✔️ Kayak – Hotels Combined
• Find a selection of hotel accommodations throughout Africa
✔️ VRBO Africa
• Vacation rentals for all budgets and tastes
✔️ Hostelworld
• A safe and reliable way to book hostel accommodations all over Africa
• One of the most popular websites for backpackers
✔️ You also have the option of using the map below to find your perfect accommodation anywhere in Africa
