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South Africa 

5 Top African Cities to Add to a Safari Itinerary

For decades, the allure of Africa has been the Big Five and...

22 Jul 2026

Kenya Namibia 

Our Favourite Community and Conservation Conservancies

You can spend days watching wildlife without giving much thought to who...

21 Jul 2026

Zimbabwe 

10 Raw and Rewarding Reasons to Visit Zimbabwe

For travellers who worry that modern tourism has sanitised the wilderness, Zimbabwe...

16 Jul 2026

Botswana South Africa Tanzania Kenya 

The Magic of a Green Season Safari

When most people picture an African adventure, they imagine the dry season:...

15 Jul 2026

Waterfalls in Africa: The Best Falls to Visit

You hear a waterfall before you see it. The sound grows louder...

14 Jul 2026

Kenya 

An Elite Guide to the Perfect Kenya Photo Safari

There are moments on a safari where everything compresses… When the world...

10 Jul 2026

Zimbabwe Zambia 

7 Reasons Why Victoria Falls Should be on Your Travel Bucket List

The first thing that changes isn’t the view. It’s the sound along...

8 Jul 2026

Botswana Zambia Zimbabwe 

The Quiet Power of Small Safari Camps

You know that feeling when you have read the same email three...

7 Jul 2026

Zambia 

10 Zambia Safari Experiences to Inspire Your Next Escape

If you’re yearning for a restorative escape far from the crowded tourist...

3 Jul 2026

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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