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Southern Africa East Africa 

Stay Safe on Foot: Essential Safety Tips for Walking Safaris

Walking Safari Safety A walking safari can be a wonderful way to...

6 May 2024

Southern Africa East Africa 

Eloping on a safari can be an amazing and intimate experience if you plan it right

As the cost of weddings continues to rise, more and more couples...

2 May 2024

Southern Africa East Africa 

10 of the Best Places for Taking a Big Five Safari

Looking for an unforgettable experience? Embark on a Big Five Safari and see...

2 May 2024

Tanzania 

Five Must-See Camps for African Big Cat Safaris

The most charismatic of all the animals that roam the African parks...

2 May 2024

South Africa 

Five things to do in and around Johannesburg

Planning a safari that will take you to Johannesburg for a few...

2 May 2024

South Africa 

Eight reasons to fall in love with iSimangaliso Wetland Park

While most international safari-goers look to Kruger National Park as a South...

2 May 2024

Rwanda 

5 Things to Know About Rwanda’s Gorilla Naming Ceremony

Every gorilla born is a reason to celebrate! And Rwanda takes this...

29 Apr 2024

South Africa 

Three of the best family-friendly safari lodges in Timbavati

“Travel, and the younger sort, is a part of education; in the...

26 Apr 2024

Kruger National Park 

Where the wild things are

The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s wildlife wonderland. One of the...

26 Apr 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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Safari Bookings review

"We wanted to spend a week in Kruger and Chrizaan put together a visit to two areas (Sabi Sands and Timbavati). She chose two lodges that met our budget requirements and both were very good (Nkorho Bush Lodge and Motswari Main Camp). All the transits between..."

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Safari Bookings review

"A Truly Seamless African Adventure Adelle from Discover Africa was exceptional from beginning to end. She was knowledgeable, responsive and always prompt. She created an excellent itinerary with a perfect schedule, wonderful lodges and seamlessly coordin..."

Angela Kenedy, United States•15 Sep 2026•

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Safari Bookings review

"An outstanding safari through Discover Africa- from the organisation and attentiveness, Thanks Vihann, to the sublime wildlife viewing and stunning sunsets this was Africa as you imagine it. Okavango is stunning and pristine form the air and the camps fabul..."

Paul, United Kingdom•22 Jul 2026•

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Trustpilot review

"This was my 6th trip to South Africa and Botswana and, as always, Matthys van Aswegen made it a happy, safe, and exciting experience! My roommate, Glenna, and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip to South Africa's Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguin Reserv..."

JJ Towler, United States•02 Apr 2026•

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Google review

"I was very pleased with the information, help and booking process provided by Cayleigh"

David Partridge, United Kingdom•16 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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