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South Africa 

A Short Guide to Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park is South Africa’s third-largest national park, famous for...

11 Apr 2024

Southern Africa East Africa 

10 Endangered Animal Species in Africa

Renowned for its rich biodiversity in both habitat and wildlife, Africa is...

10 Apr 2024

South Africa 

Five destinations to view rock paintings in South Africa

Traditionally art is viewed in a gallery by a certain sector of...

8 Apr 2024

Kenya 

Migration Safari Guide on Choosing between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti

Each year, millions of wildebeest and plains game journey in a circular...

6 Apr 2024

Namibia 

Top 10 things to do in Namibia

Namibia’s scenery and sights are as astonishing as they are varied, ranging...

5 Apr 2024

Kenya 

Travel News Digest, 17 May: Brits Flock to SA, Maasai Mara Flood Impact, Africa’s Tourism Potential

In this week’s Discover Africa Travel News Digest, we report back on...

5 Apr 2024

South Africa 

Three autumn getaways in the Western Cape

Autumn in South Africa starts around the end of March to the...

4 Apr 2024

Kruger National Park Cape Town 

FlySafair Announces New Direct Flight from Cape Town to Kruger

One of South Africa’s premier low-cost airline, FlySafair, is launching a pivotal...

3 Apr 2024

Botswana 

Fly Okavango – Fly direct to the Okavango Delta from the USA

FlyOkavango, in partnership with Discover Africa, is offering direct flights to the Delta...

31 Mar 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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"Many thanks to Discover Africa for organising a great trip to Victoria Falls and Botswana. Chrizaan was extremely helpful in planning the trip (including promptly arranging visa related paperwork etc) and answering queries. The quality of the accommodations..."

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"Excellent trip -- tour operators were professional and on time. Safari lodge choices excellent. Adelle communicated issues that cropped up in a timely manner and the whole process was a pleasure."

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