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East Africa Southern Africa 

5 of Africa’s Rarest and Most Unusual Big Cats – From White Lions to Strawberry Leopards

Throughout history, there have been many reports of rare animal sightings. Usually,...

7 Jul 2025

South Africa 

4 Greater Kruger Accommodation Options for Your South African Safari

“This was the first time I ever saw wild dogs,” says safari...

2 Jul 2025

South Africa 

Accessible Safaris: 4 Wheelchair Accessible Safari Lodges in South Africa

The African wilderness calls to the soul. It’s a place where a...

24 Jun 2025

Mozambique 

Re-Establishing a Wildlife Eden in Africa: Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

Once there was a place where healthy populations of Africa’s iconic species...

20 Jun 2025

Zimbabwe 

Victoria Falls Beyond the Roar: 7 Activities to Extend Your African Safari

You hear it long before you see it – the thunderous roar...

17 Jun 2025

Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe’s Hidden Gem: Discover Hwange with Imvelo, from Rhinos to the Elephant Express

“Unbeatable. That’s how I would describe Zimbabwe safaris at Imvelo and the...

12 Jun 2025

Botswana Mozambique South Africa Namibia 

4 LGBTQ+ Friendly Safari Destinations in Africa

Travelling as a queer person comes with its own set of challenges,...

8 Jun 2025

Kenya 

Kenya’s Black Rhino Habitat Expands With New Sanctuary

There’s good news in the world of Africa rhino conservation! Kenya has...

28 May 2025

South Africa 

Explore the Floral Magic of South Africa

Intricate pink proteas, delicate purple petals, and blooms of pink and orange...

27 May 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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"We wanted to spend a week in Kruger and Chrizaan put together a visit to two areas (Sabi Sands and Timbavati). She chose two lodges that met our budget requirements and both were very good (Nkorho Bush Lodge and Motswari Main Camp). All the transits between..."

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"We are based in Sydney and had our initial conversation with Cayleigh Brown by video. She came back to us with a proposed itinerary and was very accommodating of one of our guests who uses a wheelchair. The iitinerary was fantastic and built so that each..."

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"We booked our safari trip through Justin van Wyk from Discover Africa, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. He organized and booked everything from A to Z, so we didn’t have to worry about anything at all. Throughout the entire trip, we stayed..."

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