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Southern Africa East Africa 

Women Empowerment in Africa: Women Making Waves in the Safari Industry

International Women’s Day is an annual day dedicated to the goal of...

5 Mar 2025

Botswana 

Top Five Places to Spot Hippos in Africa

When Sharon booked her South African safari with Discover Africa, she was...

4 Mar 2025

Tanzania 

Tree-Climbing Lions: Where to See Them During a Safari

When you’re travelling along the plains during an African safari and you...

28 Feb 2025

South Africa 

Table Mountain Fires: How Blazes Reignite Life

Cape Town’s Table Mountain experienced yet another wildfire on 25 and 26...

26 Feb 2025

South Africa 

Win a Safari in South Africa with Discover Africa!

Have you been dreaming of an African safari? Do you want to...

19 Feb 2025

Southern Africa East Africa 

Best Time to Go on an African Safari (Month-by-Month)

Plan your perfect African adventure with our comprehensive safari calendar. Discover the...

19 Feb 2025

Botswana South Africa 

Planning an African Safari: How Far in Advance Should You Book?

Picture the sun rising over the Serengeti as you watch vast herds...

17 Feb 2025

East Africa South Africa 

Escape the Winter Blues with a Luxury African Safari: Winter Vacation Ideas

Are you dreaming of escaping the late sunrises, grey and gloomy days,...

11 Feb 2025

South Africa 

The Best Wine Farms in Cape Town

This year marks 366 years of winemaking in Cape Town! Let’s explore...

5 Feb 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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"Amazing and truly unique experience! Susan was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and always available to help with every detail. Her knowledge, organization, and passion made the entire safari unforgett..."

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