Africa Friday

Practical Africa answers, one topic at a time.

Short guides based on the questions travelers actually ask before planning a safari.

Is an Africa safari always expensive?

What actually drives the price and where choices make the biggest difference.

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Safari + beach

How to think about Zanzibar, Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles.

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National park vs private reserve

Why the safari experience can feel different.

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Best time for safari

There is no single best month for every destination or traveler.

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What to wear on safari

Practical packing without overbuying a whole new wardrobe.

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First safari basics

The decisions that matter before you start comparing lodges.

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Recent Africa Friday posts

Every Friday on the Irene's Travel Facebook page — one safari topic at a time. Read the latest posts here:

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