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South Africa 

Explore the Floral Magic of South Africa

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

27 May 2025

South Africa 

WATCH: Over 40 Elephants Return to Historic Habitat in Major SANParks Conservation Move

South African National Parks (SANParks) has successfully translocated 42 elephants from the...

22 May 2025

Rwanda 

The Next Chapter in Rwanda Conservation: 70 Rhinos Heading to Akagera National Park

After an initial relocation of 30 southern white rhinos, Rwanda is receiving...

22 May 2025

South Africa 

The 10 Best Safari Lodges in South Africa

Explore the top 10 luxury South African safari lodges, offering exclusive wildlife...

20 May 2025

Tanzania 

Africa actually hosts two great animal migrations

Each year, hordes of wildebeest, antelope, and zebra migrate across the great...

16 May 2025

South Africa 

Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town

“Cape Town went beyond our expectations. People truly couldn’t do enough for...

16 May 2025

Botswana Okavango Delta 

A Botswana Okavango Safari and Zambezi Bliss: A Southern Africa Adventure

“Botswana completely changed my perspective of what a safari could be. I...

14 May 2025

Southern Africa East Africa 

5 Visa-Free and Visa-On-Arrival Safari Destinations for US Passport Holders

If you’ve got an American passport, the world is your virtual oyster....

12 May 2025

South Africa 

Why Explore the City of Gold: Things to Do in Johannesburg

You’ve decided on a South African safari for your next holiday, but...

2 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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"It was an amazing experience. We were worried about lodging and game drives but it turned out that Bianca did an amazing job arranging everything for us. I would highly recommend Bianca and Discover Africa if you ever decide to do a Safari."

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"My husband and I started planning our Safari in Sept to go in May. Vihann at Discover Africa was wonderful!! He setup a video call on our timeline to ask what we wanted and actually listened. He came up with a plan that we agreed to and the rest was easy. A..."

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"Vihann was responsive and friendly, worked patiently with me as I tweaked my itinerary three times. I researched the camps myself and Vihann supported with his local knowledge so the result was very memorable and extraordinary holiday. I was very happy with..."

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