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Mozambique South Africa Zanzibar 

Wheelchair Accessible Beach Resorts and Hotels in Africa

Africa’s coastline is a deep breath – a symphony of gentle tides,...

6 Nov 2025

Botswana 

How Many Nights to Spend at Each Stop on Your Botswana Getaway

This can be a tough question to answer, how much is enough?...

1 Nov 2025

Rwanda 

Akagera National Park: One of the Best Places to Travel to in 2026

National Geographic has announced its choices for the best places to travel...

31 Oct 2025

Botswana 

Adelle’s Journey Through Botswana’s Desert & Delta Camps

There’s a moment during a Botswana safari when everything shifts. For our...

31 Oct 2025

Malawi 

Malawi Safari Holidays: A First-Timer’s Guide on What to Expect and How to Prepare

Many travellers arrive in Africa with a well-worn checklist. They tick off...

29 Oct 2025

Zambia South Africa 

From Cape Town to Zambia: 7,700 Kilometres of Connection

A family’s journey across southern Africa, where dust, distance, and wilderness became...

21 Oct 2025

Rwanda 

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: A First-Hand Perspective

As a late-millennial child, I watched Hollywood try to capture gorillas –...

15 Oct 2025

East Africa 

The Logistics of a Multi-Destination East Africa Safari: What You Need to Know

An East Africa safari and coast journey is one of the most...

14 Oct 2025

Namibia 

The Allure of Namibia’s Desert Safari Experiences

There’s a magnetic pull to Namibia’s deserts, where red dunes, endless horizons,...

13 Oct 2025

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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"I cannot speak highly enough of Discover Africa. From the first interaction with Chrizaan, we felt confident that our trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe was going to be the trip of our lives. Chrizaan was kind and thoughtful and really listened to what we..."

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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..."

Gary Lowen, Australia•18 Jul 2026•

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"My wife and I and two of our friends took this trip, which covered South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The trip was customized based on our needs and our Tour Manager/ Coordinator, Vihann, planned and executed with such ease and precision, I cannot think o..."

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"We live in Australia and I honestly didn’t know who to contact about organising a trip of a lifetime and I really wanted someone that knew Africa and not someone that was from Australia and just guessed. I found Discover Africa on TikTok and got in touch..."

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"This was the most thrilling vacation I have ever taken. Justin at Discover Africa planned everything down to the finest detail so it was effortless, magical and perfect from start to finish. A trip of a lifetime and then some!"

Heili Lehr, United States•06 Apr 2026•

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"Justin Van Wyk from Discover Africa Safari did an outstanding job in planning our perfect Safari. All travel and transfers between airports and game lodges have been flawless! The lodges and safari experiences have been awesome."

Roland Braun, United States•05 Jan 2026•

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