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Botswana 

A Traveller’s Guide to the Makgadikgadi Pans

Standing in the middle of the vast, shimmering silver-white salt pans of...

29 Oct 2024

South Africa 

Best Mid-Ride Coffee Shops in Stellenbosch

With Stellenbosch being such a great place to ride this time of...

17 Oct 2024

South Africa 

10 Places to Eat in Pringle Bay

The small coastal town of Pringle Bay offers great diverse dining experiences...

16 Oct 2024

Tanzania 

Best Game Reserves in Tanzania

One of Africa’s most exciting wildlife adventures is a safari, and Tanzania...

15 Oct 2024

Botswana 

Your Bucket List Itinerary for Botswana

Memories are made in Botswana Botswana is a landlocked country renowned for...

14 Oct 2024

East Africa Southern Africa 

The Best African Safari Trips for 2025/2026: 9 Ideas for Your Next Adventure

Imagine the sun rising up from the horizon, warming the vast African...

23 Sep 2024

South Africa 

Nine Tips for International Visitors Coming to the Kruger National Park

The South African bush is something to behold with its diverse landscape...

23 Sep 2024

Southern Africa East Africa 

What a year it has been!

We’ve had a very successful year at Discover Africa. Here are a...

23 Sep 2024

South Africa 

Kayak Tours in Simons Town

Suppose you’re dreaming of a Cape Town vacation. In that case, your thoughts...

23 Sep 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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"Was just awesome, pre-service to service and after-service, just great. At the lodge, the staff had a special birthday party for my son who turned 16. The drives were awesome too...."

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"We contacted Discover Africa to help us plan my 40th birthday trip and we have no regrets. Justin organised the perfect trip and everything went so smoothly. Our trip was truly amazing and the accommodation options he suggested for us were all amazing in di..."

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"For organising just a great trip. Every destination was different, but all the accommodation was first class. The managers were first class and always had my transfers in hand. Took the helicopter ride at Victoria Falls really add to the walk along the Fall..."

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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 wonderful safari experience, and Justin from Discover Africa made everything seamless from start to finish. Communication before the trip was clear and helpful, and we felt well supported throughout. Some truly special moments including the fant..."

Tim Curtis, Netherlands•18 Feb 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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