Victoria Safaris

By James Asudi, CEO- Victoria Safaris. Filming in Africa has been dominated for several years by south Africa. This has been because South Africa opened up earlier than any other part in Africa in terms of infrastructure and tourism. The film, "Ghosts and The Darkness was shot in south Africa. Today, other parts of Africa have been opened up and Countries in north Africa are becoming more attractive in the developing of filming industries in their countries, these include Egypt, Nigeria and Niger. Filming in East Africa East Africa has not been left out in the industry of filming.With its vast landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania,east Africa is being marketed worldwide as a filming site. Many films are being shot in the east African coast, on the mountains-Kenya, Kilimanjaro and also the ... read more

By James Asudi - Ceo - Victoria Safaris. Africa is a great continent in Biking and Cycling adventure. The weather is great, and the people friendly. The terrain is best for Mountain Bikes for those who want to go off road.Cyclists have 12 hours of sun shine every day all year round. On a cycling journey, you will experience several days of adventure cycling and some walking on rough terrain while pushing the bicycle or just having a walk. Bikers will be covering several kilometers in every trip. Through cycling,you will get the experience, learn and witness the lifestyle of the people of Africa. As the populace is friendly,if you solo cycle, you will be guided by the inhabitants of the areas that you will pass through. You will immerse into the African culture as you ... read more

By James Asudi - CEO - Victoria Safaris. Africa is a touristic continent among the other continents of the world. In view of this every Westerner and Easterner would want to venture into the African continent, willing to see and have fun in many parts of Africa if not all, at a budgeted low cost budget thus Budget travel. The budget travelers into the African touristic sites include the following packages;- Camping safaris, lodge safaris, Adventure safaris which includes Team building, Water rafting, and Mountain hiking safaris, the target group for budget travelers include the following individuals: Backpackers, Flash packers, Campers, Hikers, Students and Volunteers. Backpackers Tours and Travel in Africa Backpackers, also referred to as independent travellers have a historical understanding that they are those who would want to come face to face... read more

By James Asudi, Kibera Slums Tours (A tour of Africa's Second largest slum in Nairobi Kenya) Kibera Slums is ranked the second largest slum is sub Saharan Africa second to Soweto slums in South Africa. The name 'Kibera' is a Nubian word for 'forest.' The original settlers were Sudanese soldiers who settled there after fighting for the British in World War One. The Kibera Slums is located in an area 5 Kilometers South East of City Centre Nairobi. It is the most populated informal settlement in East Africa, housing about one third of Nairobi's population. Kibera is divided into nine official villages, each with its own Village Elder. They are: Gatwekera, Kianda, Soweto, Kisumu Ndogo, Lindi, Laini Saba, Siranga/ Undugu, Makina, and Mashimoni. These villages, excludes Raila centre which rest on the northern half of the ... read more

By James Asudi - ( Group CEO - victoria safaris) Voluntourism – is defined as; a combination of traditional travel with volunteer work.Combining a holiday vacation or trip abroad with volunteering on local projects is one way to immerse yourself in local cultures and making a difference in the life of the local host communities.Voluntourism is a rapidly growing trend today in Africa as many tourists are currently interested in taking a volunteer or service-based vacation. In Africa, Victoria Safaris, a Destination Management Company based in Nairobi, Kenya with a branch office at Kisumu city, around Lake Victoria is practicing Voluntourism in Kenya and within the Lake Victoria region. Voluntourism Placement is a holiday vacation with a purpose which allow individuals,couples, families, students, researchers, and corporates and groups such as churches, colleges, and student S... read more