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Cape Town South Africa

Cape Town Leads Tripadvisor’s New Sustainable Beaches Ranking in Africa

South Africa’s Camp’s Bay Beach has landed on travel review site Tripadvisor’s...

24 Jan 2025

Uganda

Delicious Local Cuisines You Have to Try in Uganda

Uganda is not only rich in wildlife and natural beauty but also...

23 Jan 2025

Kenya

5 of the most unique plants in Kenya

In the heart of East Africa, Kenya offers visitors a sumptuous tapestry...

23 Jan 2025

Zambia

Zambia’s Diamond Jubilee: Celebrating 60 Years of Independence Amidst Wildlife Splendour

Zambia, one of Africa’s best-kept safari secrets, will celebrate 60 years of...

23 Jan 2025

Mauritius

10 of the Best Beaches in Mauritius

If you’re looking for beautiful, sunny surroundings, sandy white beaches, excitement, and...

23 Jan 2025

East Africa Kenya

The Best of Kenyan Cuisine: 10 Dishes to Try on Your Next Safari

From its restaurants to its street foods, Kenyan cuisine is wonderfully diverse...

23 Jan 2025

Zanzibar

7 of the Best Zanzibar Beaches and Resorts to Visit in 2024

Zanzibar’s beaches are the main lure of this African island paradise, whether...

23 Jan 2025

East Africa Southern Africa

20 of the Best Wildlife Webcams in Africa

Go on a virtual safari adventure and witness the untamed beauty of...

23 Jan 2025

South Africa

Winged Wonders: Top 10 Must-See Birds on Your Next South African Safari

South Africa is a birding safari paradise with its diverse ecosystems, spread...

23 Jan 2025

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JJ Towler

United States

JJ Towler's journey was crafted with the expertise of Matthys Van Aswegen

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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Mojgan Owliaey, Germany•18 May 2026•

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