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Rwanda Uganda 

Rwanda vs Uganda: Which is Better for Mountain Gorilla Trekking?

Choosing between Rwanda and Uganda for gorilla trekking depends on your travel...

21 Jan 2025

East Africa 

Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways Improve Connectivity to Kenya

Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways have entered into a codeshare partnership, enhancing...

21 Jan 2025

South Africa 

Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Pringle Bay on Your Next Holiday

Pringle Bay is a small coastal village located in the Overberg region...

20 Jan 2025

Southern Africa East Africa 

A guide to visa requirements for people wishing to travel through Africa

Exploring Africa on a safari is one of the best travel experiences...

20 Jan 2025

Southern Africa East Africa 

Top 5 Facts About Black Rhinos

The horrendous scourge of rhino poaching has done inestimable harm to one...

20 Jan 2025

Tanzania 

10 Birds to Spot While on a Birdwatching Safari in Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the top birding destinations in Africa, full stop....

20 Jan 2025

Zimbabwe 

FastJet Adds Surcharge to Vic Falls Route

Fastjet flights between South Africa’s OR Tambo International in Johannesburg and Victoria...

20 Jan 2025

South Africa 

Norse Atlantic Adds New Direct Flight to Cape Town

UK travellers now have more direct routes to Cape Town to choose...

20 Jan 2025

Botswana 

A short guide to Mashatu Game Reserve

The little corner of Botswana known as the Tuli Block is sandwiched...

20 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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"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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