Namibia draws travelers with its vast national parks, the Namib Desert, the Skeleton Coast and wild nature you won’t find anywhere else. For those traveling with a dog, the key point is that entry with a dog is possible and, …
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Africa
From Tanzania’s Mafia Island to Mozambique’s Ibo and the Quirimbas, this is our corner of Africa on the quiet side.
Expect first-hand reports, practical notes on access and conditions, and ideas for travelers who prefer coastline, islands, and off‑grid routes over resort polish.
Traveling to Cape Verde with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Return Home
Cape Verde is an island country in the Atlantic, best known for the islands of Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago, São Vicente and Santo Antão. For travelers with a dog, the good news is that even though it’s an island state, …
Traveling to Algeria with a Dog: Entry Requirements and Returning Home
Algeria is a vast North African country that spans Mediterranean coastal cities, Saharan landscapes, historic sites and lesser‑visited regions. When traveling with a dog, the key point is that it’s outside the EU and has its own veterinary entry rules. …
Taking your dog to South Africa: entry requirements and returning home
South Africa draws travelers with varied landscapes, cities, and nature. Cape Town, the winelands, the ocean coast, and the greater Johannesburg area all offer plenty to see and do. If you’re going with a dog, factor in that entry is …
Taking your dog to Egypt: entry requirements and return home
Egypt draws travelers with its pyramids, Cairo, Luxor, the Red Sea, desert landscapes, and an atmosphere unlike Europe. Traveling to Egypt with a dog is possible, but when planning, think not just about entry into the country but also about …
Taking your dog to Tunisia: entry requirements and return home
For many travelers, Tunisia is an accessible gateway to North Africa. You’ll find coastal resorts, medinas, desert landscapes, ancient sites, the island of Djerba and places where European holiday infrastructure meets a markedly different cultural setting. Traveling to Tunisia with …
Taking your dog to Morocco: entry and return requirements
Morocco is a land of medinas, desert, the Atlas Mountains, the Atlantic coast, fishing towns, colorful souks and long drives between very different regions. For many travelers it is easy to reach, but culturally and administratively it’s not a trip …
Nairobi on a layover: Head into the city or stay at the airport?
We touched down in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, en route from Vienna to Pemba in Mozambique. With just under a day to change planes, we’d sketched out a fairly ambitious plan before we arrived. We didn’t know the local logistics, plenty …
Mafia Island: first-hand experience of an island without the crowds
Introduction I ended up on Mafia Island in 2016 more or less by chance. I had originally been looking for flights to Zanzibar, which was increasingly popular at the time. But I was also starting to see negative reports about …
Ibo Island: a forgotten island in Mozambique’s Quirimbas Archipelago
Our trip through the Quirimbas Archipelago began on Ibo Island, which we reached after a very arduous transfer from Pemba. When we finally climbed off the local boat—the so‑called chappa boat—at the small jetty, only a handful of kids were …