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South Africa

Tips for those wishing to visit Africa for the first time

There are many negative associations about venturing to Africa for the first...

26 Feb 2024

South Africa

How To Stay Safe While on Safari in Africa

The thrill of seeing the Big Five is often the prime reason...

22 Feb 2024

Zimbabwe Mozambique

WATCH: Zimbabwe vs Mozambique

Zimbabwe and Mozambique are both well-travelled destinations but for very different reasons....

21 Feb 2024

Cape Town

Discover the Small Towns Outside of Cape Town

The new year brings the continued allure of summer in Cape Town....

20 Feb 2024

Botswana

Matthys’ Top Three Favourite lodges In Botswana

A Botswana safari is synonymous with the Okavango Delta but I think that so many...

20 Feb 2024

10 of the Weirdest Mating Rituals of African Birds

With a wide variety of both endemic and migratory species, Africa is...

20 Feb 2024

Best wedding venues in Cape Town’s winelands

As a wedding location, the Cape Winelands has everything going for it....

20 Feb 2024

Southern Africa East Africa

Where to Go on Safari: 17 Luxury Safari Lodges in Africa

These accommodations range from opulent tented camps to luxury safari lodges. 5-star...

18 Feb 2024

Rare Birds to Spot on Your Next Safari: A Birder’s Guide

Birding Safaris Africa offers expansive and diverse climates and regions, with everything...

16 Feb 2024

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Discover Africa Through Travellers' Stories

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JJ Towler

United States

JJ Towler's journey was crafted with the expertise of Matthys Van Aswegen

Aerial view of elephants roaming the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

14 days

2 countries

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

Steven's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

14 days

3 countries

We trusted our guide implicitly as we sat mere metres from elephants, lions, and hippos.

Cathy & Debb

Canada

Cathy & Debb's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

16 days

2 countries

Elephant bulls walking in the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.

A leopard standing among the tall grass.

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

Cathy & Nat's journey was crafted with the expertise of Susan Veldman

A lioness taking a nap high up on a tree branch.

10 days

2 countries

A huge herd of wildebeest grazing on the grass.

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