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South Africa 

The Best Fenced Safari Camps for Families

You can already see it: your children wide-eyed with astonishment as a...

12 Nov 2026

Zambia 

The Zambia Safari Guide for People Who’d Rather Walk

In South Luangwa, your guide stops mid-step and raises a hand. In...

12 Nov 2026

South Africa 

Spring in South Africa: Whales, Wildflowers, and the Bush

Spring in South Africa has a flair for the dramatic. One week...

11 Nov 2026

Vaccinations for Africa Safaris

The vaccinations you need for Africa depend on the countries you’re visiting....

10 Nov 2026

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

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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Google review

"Many thanks to Discover Africa for organising a great trip to Victoria Falls and Botswana. Chrizaan was extremely helpful in planning the trip (including promptly arranging visa related paperwork etc) and answering queries. The quality of the accommodations..."

Nirmalya Ganguly, United Kingdom•10 Jul 2026•

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Google review

"Excellent trip -- tour operators were professional and on time. Safari lodge choices excellent. Adelle communicated issues that cropped up in a timely manner and the whole process was a pleasure."

Jake Sanderson, United States•29 May 2026•

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Google review

"Justin helped craft the perfect honeymoon for us! There are so many options when it comes to choosing a tour operator that I feel so fortunate we landed on Discover Africa. The experience felt seamless from start to finish. Our trip felt perfectly tailored ..."

Alex Dwornik, United States•17 Apr 2026•

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Trustpilot review

"Working with Susan made our experience just perfect. She has everything organized and it all went so well. Her recommendations were perfect. We loved the safaris she chose, the lodges, guides, staff and the experience were wonderful."

Marlene Wheatley, Canada•22 Mar 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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Trustpilot review

"Matthys van Aswegen of Discover Africa went above and beyond to plan a two week trip for myself and my family (6 travelers) through multiple African countries that was unforgettable! There were many moving parts to our schedule, but every step was thorou..."

Ann Schall, United States•08 Mar 2026•

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