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Southern Africa 

Travel News Digest, 10 May: Airlines Warned to Cease Greenwashing, Free Wi-Fi at Victoria Falls

This week’s latest travel news includes the introduction of free public Wi-Fi...

6 Nov 2024

Namibia 

All You Need to Know About Eco-Tourism in Namibia

Namibia, a seemingly endless, mostly arid country in southern Africa, is increasingly...

6 Nov 2024

Southern Africa Tanzania 

The Best Luxury Rail Safari Routes and Destinations in Africa

A luxury train journey on Rovos Rail or the Blue Train in...

6 Nov 2024

Kilimanjaro National Park 

Chaeli Conquerors aiming to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro

Some of the children who attend the Education Enrichment Centre Chaeli Mycroft...

6 Nov 2024

Kenya 

Safari Q&A – Is it true that warthogs have a bad short time memory? #KenyaLive

@bushadventure Very true. Not only do they have a very short term...

6 Nov 2024

Botswana 

10 reasons why you need to go on a big cat safari in Botswana

A Botswana safari is perfect for seeing big cats – Moremi National...

6 Nov 2024

South Africa 

Baked in Africa: Four traditional breads to try on safari

There is nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread, hot...

6 Nov 2024

Botswana 

A Traveller’s Guide to Nxai Pan National Park

Nxai Pan National Park is one of Botswana’s extraordinary places. The name...

6 Nov 2024

Zanzibar 

Zanzibar: Africa’s Spice Route

The pristine and popular island destination of Zanzibar is an exciting take...

6 Nov 2024

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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