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Best time to visit Africa for Weather & Viewing

Best time to visit Africa for Weather & Viewing

by Jodi Lucas | Nov 28, 2022 | Africa Blog, Destinations, What to do

When is the best time to visit Africa? If you’re planning to tour to Africa then it helps to know what the best time to visit Africa. Africa’s landscape is as diverse as it’s expansive, with each month offering something special. From gorilla trekking in Uganda...
Addo Elephant National Park – A Guide to Addo

Addo Elephant National Park – A Guide to Addo

by Jodi Lucas | Jun 10, 2021 | Africa Blog, Destinations, South Africa, Wildlife

Surrounded by rugged mountains and verdant valleys, the Addo Elephant National Park is the Garden Route’s crowning jewel. Situated 70kms (44 miles) away from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), this safari hotspot should not be missed on a South Africa Tour or if you have less...
East Africa’s Beautiful Lakes – Experience the Great Lakes!

East Africa’s Beautiful Lakes – Experience the Great Lakes!

by Jodi Lucas | Jun 9, 2020 | Africa Blog, Kenya, Tanzania

East Africa is the Africa that intrepid travellers dream of as it spans over 20 diverse territories. This magnetic region of the continent is a wild realm of breathtaking landscapes. Here, wildebeest stampede in their millions across boundless savannas. Snow gathers...
Must Read Guide to the Garden Route of South Africa

Must Read Guide to the Garden Route of South Africa

by Jodi Lucas | Feb 6, 2020 | Adventure Activities, Africa Blog, South Africa

From urban beaches to ancient peaks and primal wildernesses; South Africa’s Garden Route is stunning. This route features a well-maintained network of roads that meets a patchwork of world-class beaches, old-growth forests, and swaths of bountiful vineyards....
How to Tip in Africa on Safari

How to Tip in Africa on Safari

by Jodi Lucas | Feb 2, 2020 | Africa Blog, Destinations, Travel Articles

For many people on safari in Africa, tipping can be confusing. Gratuity is one of those things that is different all over the world, and it can be awkward trying to figure out etiquette and local customs – especially in a continent as diverse as Africa. With...
Why these African Destinations are listed on Conde Nast Best Places to Go in 2022

Why these African Destinations are listed on Conde Nast Best Places to Go in 2022

by Jodi Lucas | Jan 31, 2020 | Africa Blog, Botswana, Destinations, Uganda

As 2019 draws to a close, globetrotters are on the lookout for the best places to go in 2022. The start of the new decade is certain to be a great year for travel; thanks to a surge of new, non-stop flight routes and easier visa requirements that make more...
Top 5 Hiking Trails in South Africa

Top 5 Hiking Trails in South Africa

by Jodi Lucas | Jan 28, 2020 | Africa Blog, South Africa, What to do

South Africa is an expansive playground capable of satisfying even the most die-hard traveler’s wanderlust. Whether you’re luxuriating on a premium safari tour in South Africa or getting back to basics on a budget Kruger Park safari tour, a South African overland tour...
World Animal Day: Celebrating Africa’s Big Five and Little Five

World Animal Day: Celebrating Africa’s Big Five and Little Five

by Jodi Lucas | Nov 21, 2019 | Africa Blog, Wildlife

World Animal Day is celebrated across all corners of the globe on 4th October. Although the date has come and gone we wanted to explore its importance. Aside from being a totally valid reason to stay home and cuddle your pets, what is World Animal Day and how do you...
Overlanding from South Africa to Kenya: Self Drive vs Group Tour

Overlanding from South Africa to Kenya: Self Drive vs Group Tour

by Jodi Lucas | Oct 1, 2019 | Africa Blog, Travel Articles, What to do

Africa’s ever-changing scenery from Cape Town to Kenya is the perfect canvas on which to paint a storybook expedition that will change your life. From the vast savannahs peppered with immense herds of wildlife, to the golden Kalahari dunes, star-studded desert...
World Rhino Day: Where to see the Last Rhinos in Africa

World Rhino Day: Where to see the Last Rhinos in Africa

by Jodi Lucas | Sep 26, 2019 | Africa Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Wildlife

Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing heat, prehistoric hyenas and giant crocodiles. These fearless animals were the titans of their time, standing over five meters tall at the shoulder,...
Best Family-Friendly Kid Safari Destinations in Africa

Best Family-Friendly Kid Safari Destinations in Africa

by Jodi Lucas | Sep 26, 2019 | Africa Blog, Destinations, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania

Africa – there is nowhere else on the planet quite like it. On this continent, where humans first came into existence, untamed wildlife, barely touched landscapes, and ancient cultures have survived the passage of time. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it...
Travel sustainably & responsibly in Africa

Travel sustainably & responsibly in Africa

by Jodi Lucas | Sep 13, 2019 | Africa Blog, Travel Articles

So you’ve finally booked that African overland tour you’ve been dreaming of. Your bags are packed and your head is filled with the prospect of exploring the continent’s misty rainforests, vast savannah plains, and glorious tropical coastlines. Whether you’re a...
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