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Southern Africa East Africa 

11 of Africa’s Best Beach Destinations

Africa is a large and diverse continent with many stunning holiday destinations...

17 Jan 2025

Victoria Falls Zambia Zimbabwe 

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Victoria Falls

Table of contents Interesting facts about Victoria Falls Where are the Victoria...

17 Jan 2025

South Africa 

10 Must-Try Dishes From South Africa

South Africa has long been a renowned wildlife and holiday destination, with...

17 Jan 2025

East Africa Southern Africa 

How Diverse Ecosystems Shape the African Continent

Africa, a continent of breathtaking contrasts and hidden wonders, offers so much...

17 Jan 2025

South Africa 

Addo Deploys AI Collar Tracking to Combat Rhino Poaching

Addo Elephant National Park has introduced new intelligent collars that use artificial...

16 Jan 2025

East Africa Southern Africa 

The 10 Most Exclusive Villas for an Unforgettable Multigenerational Family Safari

A private villa safari promises an unforgettable experience for the multigenerational family....

15 Jan 2025

South Africa 

Transformative Journeys: From Africa’s Red Desert to Antarctica’s Crystal Glaciers

As seasoned travellers shift away from traditional European getaways, there is a...

15 Jan 2025

Botswana 

Living with Leopards – A Netflix Showcase of Botswana’s Special Xudum Concession

Renowned wildlife filmmaker Brad Bestelink has spent the last four years based...

15 Jan 2025

Transformational Travel: Q&A with White Desert Chief Marketing Officer

In this interview with Antarctic expedition specialist and White Desert’s Chief Marketing...

15 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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"We initially felt quite overwhelmed by the number of different tours, lodges and options available when planning an African adventure, so we decided to speak with Discover Africa to help us create a memorable trip. We are so glad we did! Chrizaan took th..."

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"We contacted Discover Africa to help us plan my 40th birthday trip and we have no regrets. Justin organised the perfect trip and everything went so smoothly. Our trip was truly amazing and the accommodation options he suggested for us were all amazing in di..."

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"After discovering a high number of camps in and around the Okavango, and at a price higher than we typically go for on a safari, we were very unsure on the route to go down for our honeymoon (especially whilst trying to planning our wedding!). So we reached..."

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