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South Africa 

Sabi Sabi’s Expansion Into Sandringham and Cape Town

There are safari brands people book once, photograph endlessly, then move on...

10 Jun 2026

Zimbabwe 

Matusadona National Park News: Black Rhinos Return

A group of black rhinos has arrived on the shores of Lake...

9 Jun 2026

South Africa 

The Best Luxury Safari Lodges for Families With Small Children

One day, your child will forget the long-haul flight. They probably won’t...

8 Jun 2026

Southern Africa 

Luxury Train Travel: Embracing Slow Travel

There’s an undeniable romance in the rhythmic chug of travel by train...

3 Jun 2026

Botswana 

Top Botswana Luxury Safari Lodges for an Armchair Safari

For some, the safari is a thrilling chase – waking up before...

2 Jun 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

Quietcations: The One Thing Your Nervous System Has Been Asking For

You’ve been running at full capacity for so long that the idea...

29 May 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

Safari After Dark: Life Awakens When the Sun Sets

The vehicle slows as the last light fades from the horizon. Heat...

29 May 2026

South Africa Tanzania 

Gourmet Safari Lodges in Africa for Food Lovers Who Travel with an Appetite

A gourmet safari is not just defined by what appears on the...

27 May 2026

South Africa Botswana 

Why South Africa and Botswana are Top Luxury Vacation Destinations for 2026

In the world of luxury vacation destinations, particularly in the safari world,...

26 May 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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"Discover Africa Safaris were great to deal with. Cayleigh put together an excellent itinerary which included Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Maun. It included everything we requested, with excellent accommodation, transfers and s..."

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"Justin helped us with the safari and Victoria Falls portion of our trip to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The lodges were fantastic and ground transfers perfectly executed. We had an amazing time!"

Kelly Headrick, United States•02 Jun 2026•

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Trustpilot review

"As a party of seven guests we found the travel arrangements seamless and the accommodation well suited to both older and younger members. In addition, we were of mixed bush experience with some seasoned safari members and some first timers. The Lodges and e..."

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"I was very pleased with the information, help and booking process provided by Cayleigh"

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Trustpilot review

"Matthys van Aswegen of Discover Africa went above and beyond to plan a two week trip for myself and my family (6 travelers) through multiple African countries that was unforgettable! There were many moving parts to our schedule, but every step was thorou..."

Ann Schall, United States•08 Mar 2026•

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"It was an extensive planning process to put together a 24 day safari and adventure trip covering Victoria Falls, Mana Pools and Hwange Park in Zimbabwe, followed by a wonderful experience in Botswana on the Chobe River and Okvango Delta. There were flight c..."

Tami Jones, United States•19 Nov 2025•

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