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South Africa

NEWS: Rare Footage Captures Southern Ground Hornbill Fledglings in the Greater Kruger

Conservationists are celebrating a significant milestone in the protection of the southern...

6 May 2026

Victoria Falls

The Smoke and the Water: 5 Victoria Falls Lodges With the Best Views

The value of a journey lies in the transition from the frantic...

5 May 2026

Zambia

NEWS: Lions Return to Zambia’s Lolelunga Private Reserve in Landmark Rewilding Project

For the first time in over 15 years, the roar of the...

4 May 2026

Botswana

A Botswana Safari With Children: The Best Lodges With Kids’ Programmes

Planning a Botswana safari with children can feel intimidating. You want the...

30 Apr 2026

Southern Africa East Africa

The Transformative Magic of Personalised Tours and Wildlife Safaris in Africa

The first thing you notice isn’t the wildlife. It’s the absence of...

30 Apr 2026

Botswana

Safari Secrets: What You Need to Know for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience in Botswana

For travellers who seek the rare and restricted, Botswana still has secrets...

24 Apr 2026

Okavango Delta

3 Romantic Lodges in the Okavango Delta for a Botswana Luxury Honeymoon

A Botswana luxury honeymoon is rarely about where you go first. It’s...

24 Apr 2026

Southern Africa East Africa

A Deep Dive into the Top 10 Destinations for Africa Birding Safaris

Whether you’re a seasoned twitcher looking to tick off elusive endemics or...

23 Apr 2026

Southern Africa East Africa

Digital Detox Retreats in Africa: When Silence Starts Feeling Like a Need

There is a moment when everything begins to feel slightly too full....

22 Apr 2026

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JJ Towler

United States

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Aerial view of elephants roaming the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

14 days

2 countries

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

Steven's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

14 days

3 countries

We trusted our guide implicitly as we sat mere metres from elephants, lions, and hippos.

Cathy & Debb

Canada

Cathy & Debb's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

16 days

2 countries

Elephant bulls walking in the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.

A leopard standing among the tall grass.

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

Cathy & Nat's journey was crafted with the expertise of Susan Veldman

A lioness taking a nap high up on a tree branch.

10 days

2 countries

A huge herd of wildebeest grazing on the grass.

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