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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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For the past few years, Multigenerational Travel has been at the top of most travel trend lists. These days families often live in different countries or are too busy to find time to connect properly. And so annual multigenerational…
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Ever wanted to dine in a one-of-a-kind setting that offers something different from your usual run-of-the-mill dining experience? We’ve rounded up some of the most unusual, utterly unforgettable and unique restaurants in Africa. From dining out on a big…
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Part of Liesl’s job is to travel to remote wilderness destinations in Africa to suss out new safari lodges on, what we in the travel industry call a ‘Fam Trip’ – tough job but someone has to do it!…
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Franschhoek is known as a most spectacular wine producing valley, but did you know that this little Cape Winelands gem also annually hosts a string of foodie festivals? Located a mere 45 minutes outside of Cape Town, this is…
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Life is a journey – and research has shown time and time again that what ultimately brings us the most happiness are the experiences that we had, the places that we visited, and the people that touched our lives…
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In March this year I fulfilled a lifelong ambition – to visit the great plains of Tanzania, the Serengeti. Stunning camps, professional guides and breathtaking vistas created a lasting memory which has been hard to shake. If I could…
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Discovering Africa is a very personal and reflective experience. Whilst for many travellers bounteous Botswana has long been the decisive African safari destination of choice, for families traveling with children, the experience has now further been enriched (and streamlined),…
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There is no denying that autumn has arrived and winter is just around the corner. Already the first fires are being lighted in the grates around the tasting rooms of the Cape Winelands. Whilst wine tasting just by itself…
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When asked to dream up an idyllic, intimate and utterly romantic African private island holiday, Mozambique should come to mind! And if you had a choice of islands in northern Mozambique to escape to, Vamizi Island should be on…
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Better known for her iconic roles in the highly influential Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill movies, American actress Uma Thurman has joined the desperate fight to save our rhinos from extinction. Demand for their horn has escalated in…