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Zimbabwe 

A Safari Guide to Zimbabwe: What the Brochures Leave Out

You’ve done the game drives. You’ve sat in a row of seats...

29 Oct 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

The Best Places to See African Wild Dogs

Seven safari destinations stand out as the best places to see African...

28 Oct 2026

South Africa 

3 Of the Best Places to See Whales in South Africa

Some travellers finish a safari and feel that something is still missing....

27 Oct 2026

Southern Africa 

How to Plan a Multi-Country African Safari in Southern Africa

Planning a family safari across two or more countries can feel exciting,...

23 Oct 2026

South Africa 

5 Of the Best Spots for Bird-Watching in South Africa

Kruger National Park, De Hoop Nature Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and Kariega...

21 Oct 2026

Southern Africa Uganda 

Birding for Beginners: An African Safari Guide

For many travellers, an African safari begins with a dream of the...

20 Oct 2026

South Africa 

Safaris Near Cape Town: How to Pair City Exploration with Wilderness

Cape Town is an undeniable highlight on any South African journey; however,...

16 Oct 2026

Botswana Kenya South Africa Zambia 

Silent Safari: How Electric Safari Vehicles are Changing African Safaris

The leopard shifts on its branch, one paw dangling over the side....

15 Oct 2026

Kenya Tanzania 

Safaris and Conservation: How Your Journey Protects and Supports Africa

Behind the unforgettable encounter of Africa’s wild front and iconic scenery lies...

13 Oct 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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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,..."

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Safari Bookings review

"All bookings were at luxurious and convenient places. The camp tents are beautifully decorated with a rustic look and feel. Food service were amazing for most part. The bush drives are as best as it could be given the rainy season etc. Punctuality has been ..."

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"I was recommended Discover Africa by a friend who raved about them for their African Safari adventure and they didn't disappoint. From the start the communication was timely, despite the time zone difference, and the advice was thorough and precise. It seem..."

Stephen Suster, Australia•18 Jan 2026•

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