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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

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

East Africa 

Remembering Dr Jane Goodall (1934–2025)

Perhaps you first met Jane Goodall in a schoolbook, a documentary, or...

2 Oct 2025

South Africa 

Matthys’ Kruger Experience: From Cape Town to Greater Kruger

An unforgettable journey awaits travellers flying from Cape Town to the Greater...

1 Oct 2025

Southern Africa East Africa 

5 Destinations for a Family Safari to Africa

Planning a family safari to Africa is about more than ticking off...

23 Sep 2025

Southern Africa East Africa 

Our Picks for the Best Star Beds in Africa for a Sleep Out

There are few travel experiences as magical as sleeping under a canopy...

18 Sep 2025

South Africa 

Why You Should Travel in the Spring Season in South Africa

As the August page turns to September in calendars, South Africa shrugs...

16 Sep 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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"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..."

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"Chrizaan was wonderful. She took our requests to heart and created a once in a lifetime trip for us. The transportation was arranged flawlessly and the safaris were breathtaking. We saw so much and did so much but it didn’t feel rushed. I would recommend Ch..."

Jacqueline Berkebile, United States•28 May 2026•

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Trustpilot review

"We contacted Discover Africa to help us plan my 40th birthday trip and we have no regrets. Justin organised the perfect trip and everything went so smoothly. Our trip was truly amazing and the accommodation options he suggested for us were all amazing in di..."

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Safari Bookings review

"A trip of a lifetime. Great guides covering Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyana, Ngorongoro crater and southern Serengeti, where we saw herds of elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebra, wildebeast, cape buffalo, eland, jackels, hyenas, mongeese, hippopotomi,..."

Paul Couch, United Kingdom•16 Mar 2026•

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"We had a wonderful safari experience, and Justin from Discover Africa made everything seamless from start to finish. Communication before the trip was clear and helpful, and we felt well supported throughout. Some truly special moments including the fant..."

Tim Curtis, Netherlands•18 Feb 2026•

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"What we appreciated was the effort in doing all the best to satisfy our requests! So everything was as expected.. the tented camp (everything was like at home),the game drive( we asked a private tour), the position of the camp ( very important for us, we sa..."

Silvia Del Giovane, Italy•12 Nov 2025•

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