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South Africa 

List of Airlines Flying to South Africa

Discover the best ways to fly to South Africa with our comprehensive...

22 Jan 2025

South Africa 

Kruger’s New Gate and South Africa’s Top National Parks to Visit

A new gate in South Africa’s Kruger National Park is expected to...

22 Jan 2025

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

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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"Discover Africa Safaris made the entire experience very enjoyable. If anything went wrong Dev and his team were on it in moments. Every part of the trip was conducted by professionals from Federal airlines to the two safari lodges. I can't say enough abo..."

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"Cayleigh put together an 18 day tour of Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia that was the best trip we have ever taken! The service was so personal and professional, we were taken care of every single step of the way. When a flight was cancelled for some of..."

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