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Great Wildebeest Migration – When is the best time to see it?

Great Wildebeest Migration – When is the best time to see it?

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Jan 14, 2015 | Africa Blog, Kenya, Tanzania, Wildlife

The Great Wildebeest Migration in Africa is known as ‘Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Show’. It is one that will leave you amazed and flabbergasted at this African spectacular! But it can be confusing to most, as it isn’t a show you can book tickets to...
The A to Z of Packing for an Overland Trip

The A to Z of Packing for an Overland Trip

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Apr 29, 2013 | Africa Blog, Travel Articles

Ahh, the hard part of any trip …. PACKING! It’s the worst part of the trip because you now have to figure out how to get everything into your bag! I dislike it so much, I’ll even consider flying my travel agent over here to help me pack! Fortunately she’s been able to...
Flexible Payment Installments

Flexible Payment Installments

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Apr 24, 2013 | Africa Blog, Travel Articles

We know how difficult it can be to save for you trip. We are pleased to announce that we are helping travellers by offering you the option to pay for your tour by monthly installments. Pay monthly No interest, no credit card charges, no Admin Fees Full payment must be...
Nomad Africa vs Jenman – Cape Town to Victoria Falls Comfort

Nomad Africa vs Jenman – Cape Town to Victoria Falls Comfort

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Apr 18, 2013 | Africa Blog, Travel Articles

We are often asked quiet tough questions by travellers – one such question is to compare tours and their operators, in finding the perfect overland adventure. It is particularly tough when comparing two very similar, yet different tours. The answer; will always...
A Perfect African Sunrise

A Perfect African Sunrise

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Apr 15, 2013 | Africa Blog, Namibia, Travel Articles

“How tough could it be” I think to myself as I’m snuggly warm in my sleeping bag, dreading getting out into the cold morning air, and could hear our tour leader doing her rounds to wake up her weary troops. Moving at a snails’ pace, we geared up against the chilly air...
Etosha – ‘Place of dry water’

Etosha – ‘Place of dry water’

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Apr 15, 2013 | Africa Blog, Namibia

Etosha, meaning ‘place of dry water’, is located in northern Namibia and one of the country’s most famous and biggest national parks, established in 1907.  The park is dominated by the desert salt pan, roughly 130km in length and 50km in places.  With the...
Best Game Viewing in East Africa

Best Game Viewing in East Africa

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Apr 5, 2013 | Africa Blog, Kenya, Tanzania

East Africa is a brilliant game viewing destination – all year round! Generally speaking the best time really is during the dry season (May to August) in the Masai Mara. The Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater are both great for game viewing but may be a bit...
Great Wildebeest Migration – When is the best time to see it?

Best Game Viewing in Southern Africa

by nicky@escape4africa.com | Dec 13, 2012 | Africa Blog, Travel Articles

Generally speaking you will find the best time for game viewing and a safari in Southern Africa during the dry winter season (June, July and August) when the bush is less dense making it easier to spot the wildlife. However, the wet summer season; also known as the...
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