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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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Though the electric speeds of the cheetah are well-known, witnessing an adult cheetah in full flight is still one of the rarest and most exhilarating sights in Africa. Reaching speeds of up to 60mph, cheetahs are the fastest animals on land…
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The sleeping giant of Southern Africa, Namibia is beginning to enjoy a resurgence in tourism thanks in part to it’s diversity, relative inexpensiveness and good infrastructure. From the colonial charm of Swakopmund, to the vast expanse of the Namib,…
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We came across this Youtube clip the other day and had to share it – it really demonstrates just how tight knit a community an elephant herd is. While going for a refreshing drink with her family, a calf…
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Aside from being the perfect destination for a family safari or a honeymoon safari, Victoria Falls also offers plenty to the adrenaline junkie keen on some adventure. Whether you’re frothing for some foam in the white water rapids of…
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The famous Devils Pool is a natural rock pool that lies right on the very edge of the Victoria Falls. The pool is accessible only during the dry season (usually September to January) and offers visitors a unique, thrilling…
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The Victoria Falls – or ‘Vic Falls’ as they’re affectionately known – are one of the most instantly recognisable landmarks in Africa. Named Mosi-oa-Tunya (‘The Smoke that Thunders’) by locals from the area, the falls first came into Western prominence when…
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In Namibia there live elephants who have uniquely adapted to the harsh terrain – desert elephants of Damaraland. Though not technically a subspecies of elephant – although debate continues in the Scientific community – the desert dwelling herds have…
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A week or so ago, we at African Safari Consultants (ASC) were fortunate enough to chat with Dr Bool Smuts of the Landmark Foundation – a South African NGO dedicated to building South Africa’s conservation economy so that it’s…
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Whether you’re on a family holiday, honeymoon, photographic safari or just travelling solo, an elephant safari is always a worthwhile experience. The gentle giants of Africa enhance every trip to the continent and are always highly enjoyed sightings amongst…
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Few animals encapsulate the spirit of Africa quite like the African Elephant, so an elephant safari is a truly unforgettable experience. The largest land mammal in the world, an elephant herd consists of the female members of a family…