Why we love this AFRICA’s sense of Humour

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Why we love this AFRICA’s sense of Humour

There is a well-known saying in Africa that locals and foreigners use to describe the absurd and bizarre things that happen on the continent.

This is Africa, also referred to as TIA, is a simple way to describe the ludicrous things that occur in Africa. It is not always easy to communicate this humour to foreigners on a Jenman African Safari tour but you can be sure that every tourist who has visited Africa will have their own stories to add to the acronym. We have compiled an array of weird, bizarre and downright ridiculous moments captured on camera that are just so TIA!

Correct English is optional
Many people who have traveled to Africa will know of the hilarious signage, which is just as fun to look at as the incredible wildlife.

Why do two trips when you can do one?
Transportation can be expensive and a rare commodity in rural Africa where there is no access to public transport. The idea of doing one trip instead of two is a no brainer. Take a look at the smart ways these people have avoided an additional expedition – I’m sure FedEx could learn a thing or two!

Travel Bucket List Africa
Why do two trips when you can do one?

Wayward wildlife
Africa has an amazing abundance of wildlife found nowhere else in the world. But, with so many tourists trying to get the perfect photo, or get as close as possible to wild animals, you’re bound to see something completely out of the ordinary sooner or later.

Cheetah, africa | When African Animals Attack
Wayward wildlife in Africa

Keeping it crafty
Just because you live in rural Africa with little access to first-world amenities, does not mean you can’t enjoy the finer things in life. One just has to be a little crafty!

Face Painting

Why Malagasy Women Paint Their Faces

When you are on your dream holiday in Madagascar look out for the Malagasy with women with beautifully painted faces and bright traditional clothes who will surely bring a smile to your face, and don’t be too shy to ask for a picture. In Madagascar

Welwitschia mirabilis in der Namib-Wüste

Die Welwitschia mirabilis ist eine der ungewöhnlichsten Pflanzen der Welt und wächst ausschließlich in der Namib-Wüste in Namibia und Angola. Auf den ersten Blick wirkt sie fast unscheinbar – doch sie kann über hundert Jahre werden und überlebt in einer der trockensten Regionen der Erde.

Rock Formations, Isalo National Park, Madagascar

The Real Madagascar

Gill Charlton visits the island that inspired an animated Hollywood Blockbuster – and finds the lemurs ever bit as sassy as their cartoon counterparts. Each day at dusk in the real Madagascar, the cat and its companion, a brave little mouse lemur, step out of

Baobab Trees

Travelling to Madagascar

Having lived and breathed Madagascar for 10 years, Jenman African Safaris ex-product manager, Rebecca Marshall, was extremely excited to talk to us about the magical destination, and how it stole her heart. After the interview it truly felt as if we had spoken about a