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Okavango Delta Kenya 

Your Guide to Sustainable Travel: African Safari Edition

The magic of an African safari is undeniable – the golden light...

13 Feb 2026

South Africa 

South Africa Records 16% Decline in Rhino Poaching in 2025

South Africa has recorded a 16% decline in rhino poaching in 2025...

11 Feb 2026

Congo 

Beyond Gorillas: The Wildlife of the Congo Rainforest

You step off the small aircraft, boots sinking slightly into the damp...

10 Feb 2026

Congo 

Is the Congo Safe for Gorilla Trekking?

Anyone considering a gorilla trekking safari eventually reaches the same pause point....

9 Feb 2026

South Africa Kenya 

The Last of the Greats: Where to See Tusker Elephants in the Wild

Across the sun-baked plains and the majestic grasslands of the African savannah...

30 Jan 2026

South Africa 

The Unexpected Beauty of a Kruger Rainy Season Safari

There’s a specific kind of magic that settles over the bush when...

30 Jan 2026

Zambia 

Zambian Cuisine: An Eating Safari in Zambia

It was the battle of the mushroom risottos in a year bookended...

29 Jan 2026

Zimbabwe 

Humbling Steps: Walking as Equals Among Mana Pools’ Wildlife

David skipped the vehicle to explore on foot during his Zimbabwe adventure,...

27 Jan 2026

South Africa 

The Ultimate Western Cape Wine and Safari Guide: Why These Experiences Pair Perfectly

The Western Cape greets the day softly, sunlight spilling over vineyards, dew...

26 Jan 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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