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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

South Africa 

The Best Fenced Safari Camps for Families

You can already see it: your children wide-eyed with astonishment as a...

27 Aug 2026

Mauritius 

Seychelles vs Mauritius: Finding Your Perfect Indian Ocean Island

Choosing between Seychelles vs Mauritius is one of the most exciting decisions...

26 Aug 2026

South Africa Kenya 

Beyond the Photo Op: How to Find Ethical Animal Sanctuaries in Africa

Navigating ethical animal sanctuaries across Africa shouldn’t feel like a guessing game....

25 Aug 2026

East Africa Southern Africa 

Top 5 Destinations For A Solo Safari In Africa

You’ve got the annual leave. You’ve got the savings. You’ve even got...

21 Aug 2026

South Africa 

Cape Town Marathon Joins the Abbott World Majors: A New Frontier for Active Travel

For athletes who continually chase global finish lines and thrive on pushing...

20 Aug 2026

Botswana 

Rare Animal Species in Botswana: A Specialist Guide Beyond the Big Five

For the seasoned safari traveller, witnessing Africa’s iconic Big Five is merely...

14 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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