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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

South Africa 

5 Of the Best Spots for Bird-Watching in South Africa

Kruger National Park, De Hoop Nature Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and Kariega...

21 Oct 2026

Southern Africa Uganda 

Birding for Beginners: An African Safari Guide

For many travellers, an African safari begins with a dream of the...

20 Oct 2026

South Africa 

Safaris Near Cape Town: How to Pair City Exploration with Wilderness

Cape Town is an undeniable highlight on any South African journey; however,...

16 Oct 2026

Botswana Kenya South Africa Zambia 

Silent Safari: How Electric Safari Vehicles are Changing African Safaris

The leopard shifts on its branch, one paw dangling over the side....

15 Oct 2026

Kenya Tanzania 

Safaris and Conservation: How Your Journey Protects and Supports Africa

Behind the unforgettable encounter of Africa’s wild front and iconic scenery lies...

13 Oct 2026

South Africa 

Best Travel Apps for South Africa: 6 Worth Downloading Before You Go

You won’t give the apps on your phone much thought in South...

9 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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"Justin took great care to make sure we had the best possible experience in Kruger NP and we are so grateful. Through the booking process we were looking at several options and he patiently guided us through the alternatives but ultimately encouraged us t..."

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"I have just returned from my third African safari organised by Discover Africa, and once again Susan did an outstanding job of planning every detail. The journey began at my favourite destination, Kruger National Park, where the wildlife experiences were..."

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"Discover Africa Safaris made the entire experience very enjoyable. If anything went wrong Dev and his team were on it in moments. Every part of the trip was conducted by professionals from Federal airlines to the two safari lodges. I can't say enough abo..."

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"I contacted a few agency, Discover Africa was fast to respond. Every steps of the way in planning to the very end of departure, all things were planned with precise accuracy. Adelle was always in communication and ready to help and answer everything. Fra..."

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"I had a great trip organised by Chrizaan. Everything went very smoothly including all of the pickups, flights and accommodation. I visited Namibia and loved seeing the dunes, springboks and oryx. I also visited the Okavango Delta and saw so many anim..."

Leanne Harrison, South Africa•03 Feb 2026•

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"We had a great trip in Namibia. In 11 days we did a roundtrip, which was organised through online meetings. Every thing went on as agreed on and ver smoothly. We had a very good guide/driver, who explained us a lot about the country, politics, history and m..."

Peter Esslinger, Switzerland•30 Nov 2025•

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