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Kenya 

The Best Kenya Beaches for Restorative and Authentic Coastal Escapes

After days of early morning game drives, dusty savannah tracks, and the...

18 Sep 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

Work & Disconnection in an Always-On World

Taking regular breaks from work can make employees more productive, but it’s...

11 Sep 2026

Zanzibar Mauritius 

Zanzibar vs Mauritius: Which Island Deserves Your Suitcase?

You’ve narrowed your honeymoon, anniversary, or long-overdue escape down to two islands,...

9 Sep 2026

Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe Photo Safari: 10 Remarkable Destinations for the Immersive Photographer

For the purpose-driven traveller, a photography journey is about more than just...

8 Sep 2026

Botswana 

Where to Experience Eco-luxury Safari Lodges in Botswana

In a world dominated by constant connectivity and fast-paced living, the urge...

4 Sep 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

How to Plan a Family Safari in Africa: Designing a Journey for Every Generation

Bringing multiple generations together for an African adventure is a profound way...

3 Sep 2026

South Africa Botswana Tanzania 

The Best Places to See Leopards in Africa

You’ve sat in a vehicle at dusk, engine off, watching a guide...

2 Sep 2026

Botswana Zimbabwe 

A Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari: How to Combine the Two Destinations

You have two weeks, maybe a little more. You know you want...

1 Sep 2026

Botswana 

Why Visit Botswana? From San Wisdom to Sustainable Travel

Are you craving a restorative escape from the relentless pace of modern...

28 Aug 2026

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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Trustpilot review

"I booked a safari with Discover Africa. Adelle did a great job of finding me lodges that suited my budget, also within driving distance to the River Mara, so I was lucky enough to see a migration river crossing. The trip went so smoothly from the moment I l..."

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Safari Bookings review

"First safari for us - 3 days in Arusha, 2 Tarangire, 2 Ngorongo, 4 Serengeti and 6 in Zanzibar. We found the choice of potential locations, accommodation, routes etc almost bewildering at first. Matthys at DA carefully sought to understand we were lookin..."

Darren C, United Kingdom•21 Aug 2026•

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"We live in Australia and I honestly didn’t know who to contact about organising a trip of a lifetime and I really wanted someone that knew Africa and not someone that was from Australia and just guessed. I found Discover Africa on TikTok and got in touch..."

Natalie Flick, Australia•29 Jun 2026•

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"As a party of seven guests we found the travel arrangements seamless and the accommodation well suited to both older and younger members. In addition, we were of mixed bush experience with some seasoned safari members and some first timers. The Lodges and e..."

Jenny Ashley - Smith, Canada•18 Mar 2026•

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"We had a truly magical safari experience perfectly planned & organised for us by Susan Veldman at Discover Africa. We flew from Cape Town to Hoedspruit and then seamlessly transferred to the most beautiful lodge in the Karongwe private game reserve. ..."

David Forbes, United Kingdom•03 Feb 2026•

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"What we appreciated was the effort in doing all the best to satisfy our requests! So everything was as expected.. the tented camp (everything was like at home),the game drive( we asked a private tour), the position of the camp ( very important for us, we sa..."

Silvia Del Giovane, Italy•12 Nov 2025•

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