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Our African travel blog features a smorgasbord collection of articles ranging from updates from the bush, safari stories, travel tips and advice, conservation matters, industry gossip and insightful news and reviews about travel in Southern and East Africa. With contributions by travel experts with a passion for Africa, you will be inspired, informed and prepared for your next African adventure.
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Tips for choosing the right Safari Vacation We are often asked in this business where the best place to go on safari is. People ask this without realizing the choice that is out there and without really thinking about…
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I thought I would have a change from the usual Picture of the Week and rotate it with my favorite View of the Week. I am such a view fanatic! And for me it is one of the most important things…
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Safari Feedback We’ve had some travellers recently – clients who underwent intense pressure just to get to African shores due to the disruption from the volcanic ash – so thought we would share some of their feedback with you: Dear…
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A reminder that the migration is in full swing at the moment in East Africa. We received an update this week from one of our partners Asilia who operate luxury camps in the area. Have a read as to…
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Learn about this African safari icon There was a bit of focus on the Hippo last week – with Lise’s visit to Hippo Hollow and then also finding out about the almost human hippo, Jessica. I thought it might…
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A must before your Safari If you haven’t yet heard the remarkable story of Jessica the Hippo – then you are missing out! A visit to her sanctuary is a must if you find yourself with some time before…
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Stop over at Hippo Hollow before your Safari One of the best things about work in the tourism industry in Africa is that we have the opportunity to see many, if not most, of the places we recommend daily for…
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Wildlife news and conservation stories are hot in the press at the moment. With the recent exposure of a Rhino poaching syndicate; the talk of Elephant hunting in East Africa; the sad poisoning of the Hoaruseb pride of Lions…
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This series of photos was taken in Amboseli Reserve by Liesl who has recently been on a safari trip to Kenya. Such fabulous shots of the herd going by and the huge male following in the distance – one of the…
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With the continuing summer weather in the Western Cape I am inspired to keep going with awesome Ocean adventures! Again, I am taking to the shores of Mozambique and I am adding to it the shores of Zanzibar. Set…