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The Top 5 Places in Africa to See Big Cats on Safari

An Africa big cats safari is not built around sightings. It’s built...

19 May 2026

South Africa 

Cape Town to Kruger National Park: From Atlantic Light to Bushveld Firelight

A Cape Town to Kruger National Park holiday begins long before the...

18 May 2026

Southern Africa 

The Ultimate Guide to an African Safari with Teenagers

Planning a family safari that pleases everyone can feel like a high-stakes...

14 May 2026

Botswana 

Child-Friendly Safaris in Botswana: 4 Lodges That Welcome Every Age

The moment your child spots a lion, when your whole family watches...

12 May 2026

South Africa 

Top Destinations for a Malaria-Free Safari in South Africa

When travelling with family (especially if you’re travelling with multiple generations, from...

8 May 2026

Rwanda 

Return to Virunga: Celebrating David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when the morning mist...

6 May 2026

South Africa 

NEWS: Rare Footage Captures Southern Ground Hornbill Fledglings in the Greater Kruger

Conservationists are celebrating a significant milestone in the protection of the southern...

6 May 2026

Victoria Falls 

The Smoke and the Water: 5 Victoria Falls Lodges With the Best Views

The value of a journey lies in the transition from the frantic...

5 May 2026

Zambia 

NEWS: Lions Return to Zambia’s Lolelunga Private Reserve in Landmark Rewilding Project

For the first time in over 15 years, the roar of the...

4 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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