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South Africa 

Best Travel Apps for South Africa: 6 Worth Downloading Before You Go

You won’t give the apps on your phone much thought in South...

9 Oct 2026

Rwanda Uganda 

What to Pack for Gorilla Trekking

Forty minutes into a climb through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda or...

7 Oct 2026

Botswana 

The Best Time to Visit the Okavango Delta: A Season-by-Season Botswana Guide

Ask anyone who has flown low over the Okavango Delta, watching the...

6 Oct 2026

Victoria Falls 

NEWS: White Rhinos Reintroduced at Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve

White rhinos have been officially reintroduced into the Victoria Falls Private Game...

5 Oct 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

African Lion Safari: Our Top Destinations to See Lions in Africa

You hear it before you see it. A low roar rolls out...

2 Oct 2026

South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe 

What to Expect on a Walking Safari in Africa

Walking safaris in Africa offer something a game drive simply can’t: the...

1 Oct 2026

East Africa Southern Africa Zanzibar 

10 Best African Safari Tours for Couples: Romantic Getaways in Africa

You don’t need a reason to fall for each other again. Africa...

30 Sep 2026

South Africa 

Where Mountains Meet the Sea: Things to Do in Cape Town

Picture this: in just one day, you can hike a dramatic, jagged...

29 Sep 2026

Southern Africa Kenya 

World Tourism Day: What Does Responsible Tourism Mean?

There’s a moment that happens on almost every trip through Africa that...

25 Sep 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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"Matthys van Aswegen of Discover Africa went above and beyond to plan a two week trip for myself and my family (6 travelers) through multiple African countries that was unforgettable! There were many moving parts to our schedule, but every step was thorou..."

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