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Tanzania 

Nyerere National Park: In the Top 30 of the Best African Safari Destinations

Do you want to venture far from the well-trodden paths for your...

9 Jan 2025

Zambia 

10 Birds to Spot on a Birdwatching Safari in Zambia

Zambia is a wildlife jewel right in the heart of southern Africa....

8 Jan 2025

Namibia 

Africa’s First Quiet Park: How Namibia is Redefining Solitude-Driven Luxury Travel

In a world increasingly dominated by noise and distraction, a new trend...

8 Jan 2025

Zimbabwe 

All You Need to Know About Ecotourism in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is an outstanding ecotourism destination for many reasons, including renowned national...

7 Jan 2025

Namibia 

10 Must-Capture Photo Wonders in Namibia

Namibia is arguably one of the most photogenic places in the world....

7 Jan 2025

Namibia 

10 Best Places to Visit on a Namibia Luxury Safari

Choosing beautiful Namibia as your luxury safari destination will give you some...

6 Jan 2025

East Africa Southern Africa 

Oxpeckers and Cape Buffaloes: Meet the World’s Cutest Wildlife Pair

If you’ve ever seen a photo of an African buffalo, chances are...

3 Jan 2025

Botswana South Africa Tanzania 

A Guide to Planning Your First Safari in Africa

You’ve had “African Safari” on your travel bucket list for a while...

3 Jan 2025

Southern Africa East Africa 

Africa’s 5 Most Instagrammable Safari Locations

When it comes to capturing the essence of Africa’s natural beauty and...

3 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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"My wife and I and two of our friends took this trip, which covered South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The trip was customized based on our needs and our Tour Manager/ Coordinator, Vihann, planned and executed with such ease and precision, I cannot think o..."

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"My husband and I started planning our Safari in Sept to go in May. Vihann at Discover Africa was wonderful!! He setup a video call on our timeline to ask what we wanted and actually listened. He came up with a plan that we agreed to and the rest was easy. A..."

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"This was the most thrilling vacation I have ever taken. Justin at Discover Africa planned everything down to the finest detail so it was effortless, magical and perfect from start to finish. A trip of a lifetime and then some!"

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"Megan Warrington was amazing to work with. She was very informative and kept us up to date on everything. I found out that I would need to have surgery a few days after returning from the trip and asked Megan if she would be able to arrange for a wheelchair..."

Carla Novak, United States•09 Mar 2026•

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"I used Discover Africa services for organizing our South African safari. Justin was our organizer, he did an excellent job. He was very communicative, responsive and very helpful. He helped us all the way and kept in contact also during the Safari. I will d..."

Shahin Shahkarami, South Africa•14 Feb 2026•

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"This was a well organized trip that smoothly transitioned us from one adventure to the next. All our transfers from hotels to airport to safari lodges were professional, courteous, and timely. We loved the places that were recommended and felt the pace of o..."

Jeanne Bryan, United States•22 Nov 2025•

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