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Celebrating 60 Under African Skies: Deb & Andrew’s Unforgettable Journey
10 Days 2 Countries
8 Sep 2026 8 Min Read

Celebrating 60 Under African Skies: Deb & Andrew’s Unforgettable Journey

Deb and Andrew decided to celebrate their 60th birthdays in Africa, a place they have long dreamed of exploring. This milestone trip, organised by Discover...

Deb & Andrew New Zealand New Zealand
Into the Heart of the Delta: Luka’s Journey Through Botswana and Victoria Falls
9 Days 2 Countries
1 Sep 2026 6 Min Read

Into the Heart of the Delta: Luka’s Journey Through Botswana and Victoria Falls

Designed as an immersive dive into southern Africa’s wild sanctuaries, Luka’s journey was already ongoing for three months before he set foot on the floodplains...

Luka Slovenia Slovenia
Finding the Rhythm of the Bush: A Last-Minute Journey Across Southern Africa
11 Days 3 Countries
26 Aug 2026 10 Min Read

Finding the Rhythm of the Bush: A Last-Minute Journey Across Southern Africa

For Wendy and her husband, Neil, a change of plans transformed a trip to South Africa into an unforgettable multi-country safari through the Kruger, Victoria...

Wendy & Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom
From Panic to Awe: A Transformative First Safari Along the Zambezi
11 Days 2 Countries
14 Aug 2026 17 Min Read

From Panic to Awe: A Transformative First Safari Along the Zambezi

Completely hollowed out by urban burnout, Thaakiera found herself presented with an opportunity that felt less like a holiday and more like a profound leap...

Thaakiera Ackerdien
Thaakiera Ackerdien South Africa South Africa
Exploring Together: A Mother and Son’s Journey to Southern Africa
9 Days 2 Countries
12 Aug 2026 10 Min Read

Exploring Together: A Mother and Son’s Journey to Southern Africa

Heili and her son, Cameron, set out from Colorado on a classic journey through South Africa’s coastal wonders, the wild bushveld of the Greater Kruger,...

Heili & Cameron United States United States
A Reunion in the Wilderness of Kruger
5 Days 1 Country
11 Aug 2026 6 Min Read

A Reunion in the Wilderness of Kruger

For Julia, living in Switzerland, and Reto, based in Bangkok, planning a holiday together was less about a simple getaway and more about finding a...

Julia & Reto Switzerland Switzerland
A Journey into the Desert: Across the Shifting Sands of Namibia
8 Days 1 Country
4 Aug 2026 10 Min Read

A Journey into the Desert: Across the Shifting Sands of Namibia

Vihann took the classic circuit through Namibia’s vast desert landscapes, tracing a line from the high-altitude capital down into the ancient, shifting sands of the...

Vihann Van Wyk
Vihann Van Wyk Africa Safari Expert
Surrendering to Africa Time: Two Sisters’ Journey From Namibia to Vic Falls
22 Days 3 Countries
3 Aug 2026 8 Min Read

Surrendering to Africa Time: Two Sisters’ Journey From Namibia to Vic Falls

Marjanne and her sister Catherine ventured into Africa on a 22-day winding route across the ancient red sands of Namibia, into the deep watery veins...

Marjanne & Catherine Canada Canada
Meeting a Shaman, Seeing the Circle of Life, and More in the Bush
8 Days 1 Country
22 Jul 2026 7 Min Read

Meeting a Shaman, Seeing the Circle of Life, and More in the Bush

Peter and Heather transitioned from the ancient history of Jordan and Egypt to the raw, pulsing heart of the South African wilderness. Between intense, unscripted...

Peter & Heather Canada Canada
The Mounting Crescendo: A Tanzanian Chapter
16 Days 2 Countries
21 Jul 2026 7 Min Read

The Mounting Crescendo: A Tanzanian Chapter

Paul and Julie travelled to Africa to see animals and experience the mesmerising landscapes of the continent. They got that in spades, but they left...

Paul & Julie United Kingdom United Kingdom
The 4 Dimensional Connection: A Tanzania to Cape Town Odyssey
18 Days 4 Countries
21 Jul 2026 8 Min Read

The 4 Dimensional Connection: A Tanzania to Cape Town Odyssey

For Debby Goosey, her husband, and their friends, this was no ordinary trip – it was a quest for a deep, visceral connection. Their journey...

Debby Goosey United States United States
Two Lifelong Dreams Come Together During an East Africa Safari
13 Days 2 Countries
16 Jul 2026 8 Min Read

Two Lifelong Dreams Come Together During an East Africa Safari

Amadeus and his fiancée, Klara, each had a safari dream… One in the rainforests of Rwanda and the other across the plains of Tanzania. From...

Amadeus & Klara Germany Germany

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