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Kenya South Africa Tanzania Zambia 

Gourmet Safari Lodges in Africa for a Foodie Safari

Deep in the Kalahari, dinner is now a five-course menu from Luke...

6 Nov 2026

Kenya 

Kenya Travel Tips: An Insider’s Guide to Safari Beyond the Crowds

You’ve been dreaming about Kenya for years. You can picture it already....

5 Nov 2026

Congo Rwanda Uganda 

What is Gorilla Habituation? Understanding the Science and the Experience

The gorilla habituation process is a delicate, years-long journey balancing wildlife conservation,...

3 Nov 2026

East Africa Southern Africa 

6 Rare Birds of Africa: A Birding Safari Guide

To travel through Africa with an eye tuned to its birdlife is...

3 Nov 2026

South Africa 

10 Reasons Why You Should Explore the Panorama Route

Nobody warns you about the quiet that follows a Kruger safari. For...

2 Nov 2026

Zimbabwe 

A Safari Guide to Zimbabwe: What the Brochures Leave Out

You’ve done the game drives. You’ve sat in a row of seats...

29 Oct 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

The Best Places to See African Wild Dogs

Seven safari destinations stand out as the best places to see African...

28 Oct 2026

South Africa 

3 Of the Best Places to See Whales in South Africa

Some travellers finish a safari and feel that something is still missing....

27 Oct 2026

Southern Africa 

How to Plan a Multi-Country African Safari in Southern Africa

Planning a family safari across two or more countries can feel exciting,...

23 Oct 2026

Discover Africa Through Travellers' Stories

These stories capture the real magic of Africa – where every journey becomes a chapter worth sharing.

The true magic, though, is with the people. They’re not just staff; they’re my friends, my family.

JJ Towler

United States

Matthys Van Aswegen

JJ Towler's journey was crafted with the expertise of Matthys Van Aswegen

I went to Africa to help my parents check a box, but I returned with a new perspective on my own life. Africa is no longer a "someday" destination for me; it’s a "must-return".

Steven

United States

Vihann Van Wyk

Steven's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

We trusted our guide implicitly as we sat mere metres from elephants, lions, and hippos.

Cathy & Debb

Canada

Vihann Van Wyk

Cathy & Debb's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

The Serengeti offered us sights we had never witnessed before, such as the surreal image of lions lounging high in the trees

Cathy & Nat

Canada

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Safari Bookings review

"Chrizaan was friendly, organized and extremely knowledgeable about lodges and safari options that we were interested in. We booked an 11 night tour through Zimbabwe and Botswana starting in Victoria Falls at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge then going to Botswan..."

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Safari Bookings review

"An outstanding safari through Discover Africa- from the organisation and attentiveness, Thanks Vihann, to the sublime wildlife viewing and stunning sunsets this was Africa as you imagine it. Okavango is stunning and pristine form the air and the camps fabul..."

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"Booking with Justin at Discover Africa, to plan my safari and Victoria Falls adventure turned out to be the best choice I made. Right from the start, Justin was friendly, responsive, and incredibly thorough—he answered all my questions and provided a detail..."

James, Australia•24 Apr 2026•

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Safari Bookings review

"Very professional in the approach of customer’s needs. Intelligent in the approach and in the design of our safari in Botswana taking into account some of the constraints that we had. We were extremely happy with all the camps that were recommended to us. T..."

Jean Francois, Portugal•16 Mar 2026•

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Safari Bookings review

"A trip of a lifetime. Great guides covering Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyana, Ngorongoro crater and southern Serengeti, where we saw herds of elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebra, wildebeast, cape buffalo, eland, jackels, hyenas, mongeese, hippopotomi,..."

Paul Couch, United Kingdom•16 Mar 2026•

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Trustpilot review

"We had a wonderful safari experience, and Justin from Discover Africa made everything seamless from start to finish. Communication before the trip was clear and helpful, and we felt well supported throughout. Some truly special moments including the fant..."

Tim Curtis, Netherlands•18 Feb 2026•

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