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Kenya 

The Best Kenya Beaches for Restorative and Authentic Coastal Escapes

After days of early morning game drives, dusty savannah tracks, and the...

18 Sep 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

Work & Disconnection in an Always-On World

Taking regular breaks from work can make employees more productive, but it’s...

11 Sep 2026

Zanzibar Mauritius 

Zanzibar vs Mauritius: Which Island Deserves Your Suitcase?

You’ve narrowed your honeymoon, anniversary, or long-overdue escape down to two islands,...

9 Sep 2026

Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe Photo Safari: 10 Remarkable Destinations for the Immersive Photographer

For the purpose-driven traveller, a photography journey is about more than just...

8 Sep 2026

Botswana 

Where to Experience Eco-luxury Safari Lodges in Botswana

In a world dominated by constant connectivity and fast-paced living, the urge...

4 Sep 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

How to Plan a Family Safari in Africa: Designing a Journey for Every Generation

Bringing multiple generations together for an African adventure is a profound way...

3 Sep 2026

South Africa Botswana Tanzania 

The Best Places to See Leopards in Africa

You’ve sat in a vehicle at dusk, engine off, watching a guide...

2 Sep 2026

Botswana Zimbabwe 

A Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari: How to Combine the Two Destinations

You have two weeks, maybe a little more. You know you want...

1 Sep 2026

Botswana 

Why Visit Botswana? From San Wisdom to Sustainable Travel

Are you craving a restorative escape from the relentless pace of modern...

28 Aug 2026

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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"Bianca, thank you for making this a wonderful trip. When we contacted Discover Africa we did not know what to expect. It was the best decision we could have made. The attention to detail made the trip go smoothly. When I asked a question, and there were man..."

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"We had an incredible trip to South Africa. Adelle did an incredible job of setting us up when we only gave her a few weeks notice. We had a different trip booked that got cancelled due to river conditions in Europe so we tried a pivot to South Africa and it..."

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"Planning the trip with Bianca was a pleasure - she was patient and helpful and provided prompt answers to all our questions. The trip itself was remarkable, offering a wide variety of locations and experiences to make our exposure to Africa and safaris a..."

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"We worked with Discover Africa to arrange our first ever Safari. Chrizaan from Discover Africa did a tremendous job in first understanding our requirements and wishes and then translating them into the perfect trip for us! Everything was organized to the..."

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"I contacted a few agency, Discover Africa was fast to respond. Every steps of the way in planning to the very end of departure, all things were planned with precise accuracy. Adelle was always in communication and ready to help and answer everything. Fra..."

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"We had a truly magical safari experience perfectly planned & organised for us by Susan Veldman at Discover Africa. We flew from Cape Town to Hoedspruit and then seamlessly transferred to the most beautiful lodge in the Karongwe private game reserve. ..."

David Forbes, United Kingdom•03 Feb 2026•

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