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Okavango Delta 

Lodge Review | Camp Xakanaxa, Okavango Delta

Only 24 guests are allowed into Camp Xakanaxa classic, tented camp at...

28 Mar 2019

Chobe National Park 

Ultimate Tiger Fishing Adventure: Chobe River Experience & Tips for Success

People have been flocking to the banks of the Chobe River to...

3 Dec 2018

Timbavati Game Reserve 

Lodge Review | RockFig Safari Lodge, Timbavati Game Reserve

Allow us to introduce the brand new, RockFig Safari Lodge. Located in...

18 Sep 2018

Zimbabwe 

Julian Brookstein, Professional Guide / Safari Camp Manager at Camp Hwange

Name – Julian Brookstein Date of Birth – 09 August 1979 Qualification – Zimbabwean Professional...

15 Aug 2018

Zimbabwe 

5 things to do on your next stay in Harare (Zimbabwe)

The landlocked Southern African country of Zimbabwe is famous the world over...

15 Aug 2018

South Africa 

Head Guide of the Month: Chantelle Venter of Singita Kruger

Boasting over 20 years of safari guiding experience, Discover Africa had the...

29 May 2018

Kenya 

Meet Kenya’s Loita Migration, the Serengeti’s ‘Little Brother’

Nestled away from Kenya’s famed Great Migration lies a more intimate wildlife...

7 Mar 2018

South Africa 

5 frightful African snakes that are really quite beautiful

Whether you’re fearful of snakes (called herpetophobia) or find them fascinating, these...

21 Dec 2017

South Africa 

What you should know before packing your drone for safari

In recent years drone technology has been made available to the public...

1 Dec 2017

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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"After a 10-day trip to South Africa with my wife, I'm still raving about the experience Discover Africa put together for us. We worked with Matthys Van Aswegen, who was fantastic from start to finish. He listened to what we wanted, rolled with a few changes..."

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"It was an amazing experience. We were worried about lodging and game drives but it turned out that Bianca did an amazing job arranging everything for us. I would highly recommend Bianca and Discover Africa if you ever decide to do a Safari."

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"Planning the trip with Bianca was a pleasure - she was patient and helpful and provided prompt answers to all our questions. The trip itself was remarkable, offering a wide variety of locations and experiences to make our exposure to Africa and safaris a..."

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"Justin Van Wyk from Discover Africa Safari did an outstanding job in planning our perfect Safari. All travel and transfers between airports and game lodges have been flawless! The lodges and safari experiences have been awesome."

Roland Braun, United States•05 Jan 2026•

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"Cayleigh put together an 18 day tour of Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia that was the best trip we have ever taken! The service was so personal and professional, we were taken care of every single step of the way. When a flight was cancelled for some of..."

Tamara Thompson, United States•17 Dec 2025•

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"Chrizaan Troch of Discover Africa helped us organize a recent safari in Chobe National Park. She was great to deal with - listened to what we wanted, and also offered other suggestions. She was very efficient, and always replied promptly to our questions. ..."

Celia Schroeder, Canada•03 Dec 2025•

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