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South Africa Tanzania 

Is the Kruger or Serengeti Better for a Family Safari?

Choosing between the Kruger or Serengeti for your next big family adventure...

31 Mar 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

Beyond the Big Five: Tracking Africa’s Secret Seven

For many, the first safari is a rite of passage defined by...

27 Mar 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

Slow Travel Tours: Slow Safaris to Explore Africa

Morning arrives gently. Footprints scatter across soft sand. Some twist, some vanish,...

26 Mar 2026

Uganda Rwanda East Africa 

Rwanda vs. Uganda Gorilla Trekking: Which Should You Choose?

Deciding on Rwanda vs Uganda gorilla trekking is a choice between two...

26 Mar 2026

South Africa 

4 Romantic Lodges for a Kruger Honeymoon

Entering your suite, it almost feels as if the world outside has...

24 Mar 2026

Uganda 

NEWS: Rhinos Return to Kidepo Valley After 43 Year Absence

In a monumental move for conservation, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has...

19 Mar 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

The Greatest Comeback: Africa’s Conservation Success Stories

Have you ever looked across a landscape and wondered “what was here...

17 Mar 2026

Malawi 

Lake Malawi Snorkelling and Diving: The Best Spots to Explore

Picture two very different travellers arriving at the same lake. The first...

13 Mar 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

Sober Safaris: A Clearer Way to Experience The Wild

Dawn arrives quietly on a sober safari. The air holds a cool...

10 Mar 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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"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..."

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"It was an extensive planning process to put together a 24 day safari and adventure trip covering Victoria Falls, Mana Pools and Hwange Park in Zimbabwe, followed by a wonderful experience in Botswana on the Chobe River and Okvango Delta. There were flight c..."

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