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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

Cape Town South Africa 

The Best Restaurants in Cape Town: Where to Eat in the Mother City

As the best city in the world for food, Cape Town boasts...

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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"I researched many Africa tours but could not find an itinerary that did exactly what I wanted to do. I contacted Discover Africa to see if they might be able to help. Bianca was terrific. She listened to what I wanted to do and put together a perfect itiner..."

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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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"We really enjoyed our trip from South Africa to Botswana and Zimbabwe! Sometimes a lot of whether a trip is successful comes down to the logistics. In this case, Susan Veldman and the company took care of all details related to our accommodations, transitio..."

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"The trip that was put together by Chrizaan Troch at Discover Africa was amazing. The accommodation was perfect as was the driving experience. This was our third self drive tour in Namibia and it was one of the best. Maps, accommodation, car, support all sea..."

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"My son Max and I just returned from an incredible trip to South Africa and Mauritus, and I can't say enough about how exceptional Susan Veldman was throughout the entire process. From the very beginning she listened to what we wanted and designed an itinera..."

Debby Anziano, United States•05 May 2026•

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"Justin Van Wyk from Discover Africa Safari did an outstanding job in planning our perfect Safari. All travel and transfers between airports and game lodges have been flawless! The lodges and safari experiences have been awesome."

Roland Braun, United States•05 Jan 2026•

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