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The Top Safest Countries in Africa to Visit

If you find yourself asking “is Africa safe?” or trying to discern...

19 Jun 2026

Southern Africa East Africa

Top 5 Destinations for Your First African Safari

If you’re considering your first African safari, choosing where to go can...

17 Jun 2026

Southern Africa East Africa

The Best Time for a Big Five Safari

One of the questions we hear most often is ‘When is the...

15 Jun 2026

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

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Discover Africa Through Travellers' Stories

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JJ Towler

United States

JJ Towler's journey was crafted with the expertise of Matthys Van Aswegen

Aerial view of elephants roaming the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

14 days

2 countries

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

Steven's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

14 days

3 countries

We trusted our guide implicitly as we sat mere metres from elephants, lions, and hippos.

Cathy & Debb

Canada

Cathy & Debb's journey was crafted with the expertise of Vihann Van Wyk

16 days

2 countries

Elephant bulls walking in the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.

A leopard standing among the tall grass.

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

Cathy & Nat's journey was crafted with the expertise of Susan Veldman

A lioness taking a nap high up on a tree branch.

10 days

2 countries

A huge herd of wildebeest grazing on the grass.

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