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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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Botswana stands out as the ultimate safari destination in Africa. The vast Okavango Delta, with its winding waterways, islands, and grassy plains, offers daily wildlife encounters that are nothing short of spectacular. Chobe National Park’s riverbanks are famed…
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Uthando (meaning “love” in Zulu) is a non-profit organization that redefines the travel experience by creating meaningful connections between the tourism industry and community upliftment projects in and around Cape Town. At its core, Uthando is dedicated to fostering…
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If you want to get up close to gorillas in their natural habitat, then Uganda’s BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST is one of the best places in the world. Sitting quietly in the presence of these incredible primates as they go…
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Ilze joined a FAM trip hosted by andBeyond which visited three beautiful camps in Botswana’s Okavango Delta — Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, Sandibe Safari Lodge and Xaranna Okavango Tented Camp. Read on for her honest, first-hand impressions of each…
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Rwanda is one of the best destinations for gorilla trekking. Approximately half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas are found in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans), a mountainous environment dominated by forests. Time spent face to…
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With more families travelling together, there is an increase in exclusive-use villas and family suites with a flexible schedule. Child-friendly lodges that welcome little ones offer age-appropriate programmes and activities in nature. These are aimed at keeping the kids…
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Here’s a list of safari lodges on our radar that have year-round honeymoon special offers. The offer is a discount off the cost of accommodation for one spouse. Proof of marriage is required. The offer is generally valid between…
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Botswana is a hot destination… and we don’t mean amazing wildlife, pristine ecosystems and fascinating cultures, but actual heat! For some, the thought of being hot on safari can be off‐putting. So it’s good to know that there are…
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Most safari camps in Botswana come with a high price tag, due to their remote, exclusive locations and the luxury levels of their suites and amenities. However, there’s a handful of great value safari camps we recommend for those…
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Victoria Falls is the Adventure Capital of Africa! Seeing the Falls (from either Zambia or Zimbabwe) offers more than just breathtaking views and the natural surroundings of the amazing UNESCO World Heritage site – it’s also a fun playground…