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South Africa 

Spring in South Africa: Whales, Wildflowers, and the Bush

Spring in South Africa has a flair for the dramatic. One week...

11 Nov 2026

Vaccinations for Africa Safaris

The vaccinations you need for Africa depend on the countries you’re visiting....

10 Nov 2026

Kenya South Africa Tanzania Zambia 

Gourmet Safari Lodges in Africa for a Foodie Safari

Deep in the Kalahari, dinner is now a five-course menu from Luke...

6 Nov 2026

Kenya 

Kenya Travel Tips: An Insider’s Guide to Safari Beyond the Crowds

You’ve been dreaming about Kenya for years. You can picture it already....

5 Nov 2026

Congo Rwanda Uganda 

What is Gorilla Habituation? Understanding the Science and the Experience

The gorilla habituation process is a delicate, years-long journey balancing wildlife conservation,...

3 Nov 2026

East Africa Southern Africa 

6 Rare Birds of Africa: A Birding Safari Guide

To travel through Africa with an eye tuned to its birdlife is...

3 Nov 2026

South Africa 

10 Reasons Why You Should Explore the Panorama Route

Nobody warns you about the quiet that follows a Kruger safari. For...

2 Nov 2026

Zimbabwe 

A Safari Guide to Zimbabwe: What the Brochures Leave Out

You’ve done the game drives. You’ve sat in a row of seats...

29 Oct 2026

Southern Africa East Africa 

The Best Places to See African Wild Dogs

Seven safari destinations stand out as the best places to see African...

28 Oct 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 made the entire experience very enjoyable. If anything went wrong Dev and his team were on it in moments. Every part of the trip was conducted by professionals from Federal airlines to the two safari lodges. I can't say enough abo..."

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"My wife and I and two of our friends took this trip, which covered South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The trip was customized based on our needs and our Tour Manager/ Coordinator, Vihann, planned and executed with such ease and precision, I cannot think o..."

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"We had an amazing time at our safari place(Kapama Karula) organized by Susan from Discover Africa! She is very professional and gave us unforgettable time in South Africa! I highly recommend Susan and discover Africa!"

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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."

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