Where in the World is Ennedi?
Ennedi, Lakes of Ounianga and Zakouma; this article takes you on a journey into the history, culture and landscapes of one of the remotest countries of Africa: Chad. Are you ready to go on a deep dive into the Sahara.…
Find your Feet in the Delta: Walking Safaris
A traditional safari experience is to completely immerse oneself in the wilderness on foot and while it is historically not considered a walking safari destination the Okavango Delta could not be more perfect for it. Walking in big game country…
A River Runs Through It: Exploring Ethiopia’s Remote Omo Valley
By Shloka Nath The tribes of the Omo River Valley in South West Ethiopia run with death. They live in villages along the mighty river — their beings intertwined with its ebb and flow. When the Omo floods, she feeds their flood-recession crops, gives…
Smita Srivastava featured in TravTalk – INDABA 2018
Indaba 2018 was a great opportunity to meet old friends, forge new friendships, study existing and emerging products as well as network with like-minded individuals. The show was well planned, booths were well laid out and designed and a user-friendly…
Fundraiser held in New Delhi for Indian and African wildlife – India Outbound
An evening dedicated to wildlife photography in December 2016. New Delhi-headquartered, Chalo Africa, a niche safari and adventure planning company recently organised a wildlife photography auction titled, ‘Under a Baobab Tree’. Hosted as a cocktail evening, the event was held…
Chalo Africa featured in TTJ Women’s Special Issue
A serendipitous meeting of 3 minds When they first conceived Chalo Africa, Smita Srivastava gave up her full time job as a Principal of a prestigious senior secondary school in pursuing her passion for Africa. Sangeeta Prasad was an interpreter…