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Cape Town 

Cape Town’s first diamond museum opens

The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is proud to announce the opening...

30 Jan 2024

South Africa 

Cyclist wiped out by a hartebees

Sports injuries are fairly common. With a football to the face, boot...

30 Jan 2024

South Africa 

Giraffe rescued from swimming pool [Youtube video]

Watch as a giraffe is rescued from a swimming pool in this...

30 Jan 2024

South Africa 

Chumming for shark: Interview with Rob Lawrence

Chumming for shark for commercial shark cage diving is a highly controversial...

30 Jan 2024

Southern Africa East Africa 

How to compare and buy travel insurance

In a time when travellers are paying higher ticket costs and baggage...

30 Jan 2024

Cape Town 

Cape Town safety tips for travellers

Cape Town is a safe place for travellers to visit. Every year...

30 Jan 2024

South Africa 

Shamwari Group welcome new wildlife to the family

Wildlife conservation wonderland  Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, part of Shamwari Group, has welcomed...

30 Jan 2024

Botswana 

Interview with nature and wildlife photographer Shem Compion

Have a look at our featured interview with celebrated nature and wildlife...

30 Jan 2024

South Africa 

Remarkable Clash Between Lion and Wild Dog Brings Onlookers to Tears

Epic wildlife sighting As guides we are often asked about our ‘best sighting...

30 Jan 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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"Chrizaan was wonderful. She took our requests to heart and created a once in a lifetime trip for us. The transportation was arranged flawlessly and the safaris were breathtaking. We saw so much and did so much but it didn’t feel rushed. I would recommend Ch..."

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"Justin planned the best safari for our honeymoon. Everything was coordinated smoothly and the arrangements could not have been better. We are hoping to take another trip to South Africa in the future and will be using Discover Africa again. Justin was avail..."

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