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Botswana 

Unique Botswana Safari Experience: The Sleep-Out Camp at Tsodilo Hills

Are you looking for completely unique safaris in Africa that will provide...

28 Jan 2025

Botswana Okavango Delta 

New Luxury Tented Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta

One of the most wildlife-rich regions of the Okavango Delta in Botswana...

28 Jan 2025

Botswana 

The Best Wildlife Webcams in Botswana

Botswana, known for its rich biodiversity and pristine wilderness areas, is a...

28 Jan 2025

South Africa 

10 Best Destinations for Photographic Safaris in South Africa

Scenically, South Africa is an extraordinarily diverse country that offers unparalleled photographic...

28 Jan 2025

Zanzibar 

5 Of the Most Unique Plants In Zanzibar

Zanzibar – the very name has a romantic, exotic ring to it!...

28 Jan 2025

Namibia 

The Kings of the Beach: Namibia’s Skeleton Coast Lions

After being decimated decades ago, Namibia’s desert lions are making a comeback...

28 Jan 2025

Tanzania 

What to Expect on Your First Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari

A safari in the Serengeti offers the chance to witness the annual...

27 Jan 2025

South Africa 

10 of the Best Safari Destinations in South Africa

South Africa’s best safari experiences stand unparalleled, offering thrilling encounters with the...

24 Jan 2025

East Africa Southern Africa 

New Safari Lodges Opening in 2025 and Beyond

Here are the latest luxury safari properties opening this year that you...

24 Jan 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 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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