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South Africa 

Kleenex Flower Route is blooming awesome

Spring has sprung and the West Coast is a riot of pollen...

12 Nov 2024

South Africa 

Why are Pangolins the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal?

Pangolins are ancient creatures found in Africa and Asia. They’ve been around...

12 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

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 

The Health Benefits of Walking Safaris: Wellness in the Wilderness

The link between nature and mental health is not a new thing,...

6 Nov 2024

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

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

Tanzania 

A traveler’s guide to Arusha

Arusha the gateway to the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest peak...

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

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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