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South Africa 

What are the most romantic destinations in Africa?

Hogsback – South Africa Tracy Thomas Travel writer Instagram: @trac_lee www.introspectivetravels.wordpress.com Hogsback...

5 Mar 2024

Tanzania 

Safari Guide of the Month [July], Alexander Muruma

Alex comes from the Kilimanjaro region, and was born and raised in...

4 Mar 2024

Kenya Tanzania 

Tanzania and Kenya’s Top Great Migration River Crossings With all the Action

Dramatic river crossings are integral to the Great Migration, as over two...

4 Mar 2024

Botswana 

Four off-the-grid places in Botswana you need to visit

While the Chobe river, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta...

1 Mar 2024

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

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

Southern Africa East Africa 

10 of the Weirdest Mating Rituals of African Birds

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

20 Feb 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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