Off the beaten track – Highlights of Southern Africa Safari Review

I just came back from my holiday organised by Discover Africa and can safely say this was one of the most incredible trips I’ve ever done (and I travel quite a lot). I can’t recommend them enough!

I contacted them last minute, merely 4 weeks ahead of my planned travel dates. Matthys, the travel expert that took care of me, scheduled a video call to understand better what I’m after. I gave him a rather vague brief (Victoria Falls + safari somewhere in South Africa, Botswana or Zimbabwe, including walking safaris; avoiding touristy hotspots and crowds as much as possible). Within just a couple of days he came back with an itinerary that fit the bill to a tee. Just a few highlights from my trip: watching a group of hippos at sunset just in front of my porch in Chundu Island near Victoria Falls, a microlight flight over the falls (the views are incredible), watching a pack of wild dogs hunting kudus in Sabi Sand (and hyenas joining in too), and tracking lions on foot at Rhino Walking Safaris in Kruger NP. Each of the locations I visited offered something truly special.

Everything was perfectly organised, including all the transfers between locations. Matthys was very responsive whenever I had any questions (even outside of working hours). This was my first visit to this part of Africa, and I already know I’ll be coming back soon enough and will reach out to Discover Africa to help me make it happen.

Joanna travelled to Zimbabwe in June and wrote the Off the beaten track – Highlights of Southern Africa Safari Review on 26 June 2025

The trip included: Best Of Victoria Falls Hazyview Wildlife Adventure Sabi Sand Big Five Encounters Kruger Park Wildlife Zimbabwe Safari Holidays African Safari South Africa Big Five Safaris in Africa Chundu Island Inyati Game Lodge Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Safari planned by: Matthys Van Aswegen