Located in southern Africa, Namibia is one of the continent’s lesser-known destinations — a place that quietly rises on the list of must-visit countries for travelers seeking adventure, yet craving moments of deep calm. With its remarkable diversity, Namibia offers…
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15 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT MALAWI WITH TRAVEL GIRLS GETAWAYS
Have you visited Malawi? Despite being voted one of the top 50 places to visit in the world by Travel + Leisure, and gaining press from celebrity charity efforts in the country, Malawi remains largely overlooked as a mainstream tourist…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: TRAVEL GIRLS GETAWAYS ARE BACK!
I’m excited to announce that this week we officially re-launched Travel Girls Getaways and opened bookings for our November 2025 Malawi Safari & Impact Trip! In 2016, we created We Are Travel Girls with a simple mission to promote and…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXPLORING UGANDA
Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is one of the most popular destinations on the continent. It is renowned for its diverse attractions, including stunning landscapes, rich nature, and, most notably, its famous safaris. The country is recognized for…
WHERE TO STAY IN CAPE TOWN: THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS & HOTELS
With almost five million people calling the Cape Town home, it’s easy to see why tourists arrive and often decide to stay. Situated on South Africa’s western cape, Cape Town is a stunning port city offering much to do and…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (2024)
Cape Town is a beautiful port city located on South Africa’s western cape. Cape Town is the country’s oldest city and is known for its incredible topography. When you arrive you’ll be greeted by a mesmerizing coastline dotted with striking…
A GUIDE TO GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA
Have you ever had an experience where you walk away thinking, “that was the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life?” For me, gorilla trekking in Uganda was that experience. I’ve been on some pretty incredible adventures but I am…
THE TOP THINGS TO DO IN ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar is an island paradise with so many things to do! Located off the Tanzanian coast, Zanzibar is full of soft sandy beaches that stretch for miles, bordered by clear, turquoise water and lush green trees, swaying in the breeze….
THE BEST HOTELS AND RIADS IN MARRAKECH
Finding the best hotels and riads in Marrakech depends on a lot of factors like price, location and style. After running several Travel Girls Getaways trips in Morocco, I’ve become very familiar with the different areas in the city and…
JNANE TAMSNA: A UNIQUE MOROCCAN EXPERIENCE
As an avid traveler, I love traveling the world looking for new places to stay. In fact, finding unique places to host future retreats is one of my favorite parts of running Travel Girls Getaways. I’m always on the lookout…
13 PLACES YOU MUST VISIT WHILE EXPLORING KENYA
Kenya is a magical land that has so much in store for a traveler! I recently returned back from this East African country after spending a month there, and I’m still drooling over the fact that it has blessed me…
TOP SIX THINGS TO DO IN LAMU ISLAND, KENYA
When most people think of beach destinations in East Africa, they mostly think of Mombasa or Zanzibar, often overlooking little-known Lamu Island where life is wonderfully simple and laid back. Located on the Kenyan coast, Lamu’s charm stems from the…