The Discover Africa Travel Magazine - Page 2
Five Best Serengeti Safari Tours
Stretching itself across 1.5 million hectares of land, the Serengeti National Park is known for its impressive population of wildlife - most notably the Big Five. It is perhaps more renowned for being part of the stage on which the annual Great Migration plays out. Each year, over 1.5…
Meet the tree-climbing lions of East Africa
The phrase 'tree climbing lions' seems a little bizarre to those who have never seen this unusual behaviour. Even seasoned animal behaviorists agree that lions are not evolutionarily adapted to scale trees and perch atop branches. In fact, this phenomenon is so rare that there are only two…
A traveller’s guide to Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve
Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve forms part of the Okavango Delta - the world’s 1000th World Heritage Site. It’s also the only official protected area in the Delta - and holds significant scientific, environmental and conservation importance. If you’re looking to experience an authentic…
Camp Review | Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp
“Since the...early 90s when Mark and Milly Houldsworth sat down to design this little camp, it's been much copied, but never equalled. We wanted our camp to be effortlessly comfortable - a home from home, where you wanted for nothing. But it's never been about luxury for its own sake,”…
Five romantic honeymoon accommodation options in Zambia
Welcome to the wild land of Zambia - where safari thrill, evening delight, five-star meets wonder and respect in a truly inspiring natural wonderland. Here you’ll find beautiful private hideaways, secluded private dinners in the wilderness and nights spent sleeping under the stars. Expect…
A short guide on choosing between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti
Each year, millions of wildebeest and plains game journey in a circular route from the north of the Serengeti in Tanzania to the south of Kenya’s Masai Mara. Considered the most spectacular of Africa’s natural phenomena, the wildebeest are driven by pure instinct, making this the greatest…
Eight packing tips for your next Kruger National Park safari
The Kruger National Park is undeniably the best game reserve in South Africa and one of the largest in Africa. It is easy to see why the Kruger National Park is consistently rated as one of the top safari destinations in Africa. The enormous 20 000 km2 park is not only home to the famous…
11 reasons why you should see the great wildebeest migration river crossings in 2019
Undoubtedly one of nature’s spectacles, the great wildebeest migration is a bucket-list experience for travellers looking for an authentic African safari experience. Every year, between the months of July and November, thousands of wildebeest and other migratory animals such as Thomson’s…
The Great Migration safari on a budget
Is witnessing the greatest natural show on earth on your bucket list? Both the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya are expensive destinations to visit, so is it possible to do on a budget? We look at the factors that determine the cost of a Great Migration safari to give you…
Top 10 spots for snorkelling and diving in Southern Africa
Immersed in a world of fascinating sea life, coral and other squishy things that wriggle and blow bubbles, snorkelling gives you the opportunity to explore a world millions of people don’t get to experience. Even the smallest tidal pool can prove amazing for a bout of snorkeling, but if you…