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South Africa 

Birding in Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay is located along the Garden Route in the Western Cape. ...

26 Apr 2024

South Africa 

Meet the ‘Marine Big 5’ in South Africa

South Africa’s oceans, the warmer Indian and the cold Atlantic are both...

26 Apr 2024

Southern Africa East Africa 

African Animals You Must See Before They’re Extinct

The African continent is home to some of the world’s most incredible...

26 Apr 2024

Cape Town 

The Top 10 Best Beaches in Cape Town

There’s so much that makes Cape Town a bucket-list destination for travellers...

26 Apr 2024

South Africa 

Family hiking trails in South Africa

Home to some of the world’s most famous mountains, South Africa is...

26 Apr 2024

South Africa Kruger National Park 

12 of the Best Luxury Kruger Park Tours

With its wide range of cultures, languages, beaches, wildlife and beautiful and...

26 Apr 2024

Kruger National Park 

Is Kruger National Park Safe: All You Need to Know About the Reserve

You’re dreaming of the deep, echoing silence of the African bush –...

26 Apr 2024

South Africa 

The Top 10 Beaches in South Africa

With about 2,000 miles of coastline fronting two oceans, South Africa has...

26 Apr 2024

Kenya 

What to pack for a safari in Kenya

Kenya provides a diverse range of experiences, from wildlife-rich savannas to isolated...

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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"Adelle and team had plan my Africa trip according to what we discuss. They are professional and plan in detail the itinerary. We had a very good time in Africa travelling from Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Botswana and end at Cape Town. The transfers are ar..."

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"Discover Africa and their trip advisor Megan Warrington did a fantastic job arranging our trip to Cape Town, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), and the Chobe River and Kwara Camp in Botswana. We originally planned this trip a few years ago, but had to cancel. Megan..."

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