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WATCH: South Africa vs Namibia safaris
Two of our most popular Southern Africa destinations are pitted against one another so that you can choose a safari adventure that is perfect for you. A South Africa safari means bush, beach and vibrant cities, while Namibia’s isolated and vast landscapes offer seclusion, a reconnection…
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Adventure safari | Surf’s up in Namibia
Namibia is renowned for its abundance of striking landscapes and adventurous activities. The beautiful country’s coastal region is a hidden gem for surfers and is slowly gaining popularity for the large swells during June and August every year. The winter swells in Namibia unleash perfect…
Lodge Review | Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Lion Sand Tinga Lodge forms part of the world renowned private reserve of Sabi Sands in the south of Kruger National Park, which means first-class luxury, excellent wildlife experiences and sublime views over the Sabie River from a private balcony. If you’re looking for a luxury South…
Your South Africa whale-watching guide 2018
June to October may be the low season in Cape Town, but there’s never any want for things to do. One of the most exciting and celebratory events is the annual passing of whales along the coastline of South Africa. There is something so magical about seeing these enormous creatures…
Watch: The latest Great Migration updates
June and July are very important months in the Great Migration. As the long rains come to an end, the wildebeest begin moving more urgently towards the Masai Mara in Kenya. In their path is the Grumeti river; located in the Western Corridor in the Serengeti, Tanzania. Teeming with hungry…
Travel tips | The next three months in South Africa
No other country in Africa, and few anywhere else in the world, offer a diversity of attractions to rival South Africa. South Africa is one of the continent’s finest Big Five destinations. The likes of the Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve have all the amenities and…
Where is the great migration in July?
The migration has been a little erratic this year, due to the above-average rainfall during the wet season, and predicting where the herds will be is not an exact science. Having said that, early July sees a lot of herds in the Grumeti Reserve, with the balance in the western region of…
Safari Guide of the Month [July], Alexander Muruma
Alex comes from the Kilimanjaro region, and was born and raised in a town called Moshi. His father was an advocate and his mother an entrepreneur, and they took great pride in providing Alex and his sister Esther with the best possible education – which in turn motivated the two siblings to…
Lodge of the Month, Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge
The Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge is located roughly in the middle of the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park between Seronera in the central Serengeti and Grumeti in the west Serengeti. Mbalageti is actually the word from old Maa language. It means wildebeest, but the word is no…
Travel Tips: 12 hours in Port Elizabeth
Whether you’re coming from the stunning Garden Route, or heading for the nearest city from the Addo Elephant National Park or the starkly beautiful Karoo, chances are you’ll end up in the friendliest of South Africa’s cities; Port Elizabeth. The Volkswagen factory plant helped to transform…
Four fantasy forests to explore in South Africa
Afromontane forests cover less than 0,50% of South Africa’s land area and are concentrated in areas that receive plenty of rainfall and lie near coastal regions of the country. These forests are diverse ecosystems, supporting birds and of course, indigenous trees and flora. Since South…