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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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"Chrizaan was friendly, organized and extremely knowledgeable about lodges and safari options that we were interested in. We booked an 11 night tour through Zimbabwe and Botswana starting in Victoria Falls at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge then going to Botswan..."

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"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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Safari Bookings review

"Very professional in the approach of customer’s needs. Intelligent in the approach and in the design of our safari in Botswana taking into account some of the constraints that we had. We were extremely happy with all the camps that were recommended to us. T..."

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"I used Discover Africa services for organizing our South African safari. Justin was our organizer, he did an excellent job. He was very communicative, responsive and very helpful. He helped us all the way and kept in contact also during the Safari. I will d..."

Shahin Shahkarami, South Africa•14 Feb 2026•

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"I had a great trip organised by Chrizaan. Everything went very smoothly including all of the pickups, flights and accommodation. I visited Namibia and loved seeing the dunes, springboks and oryx. I also visited the Okavango Delta and saw so many anim..."

Leanne Harrison, South Africa•03 Feb 2026•

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