With its vast wilderness areas and spectacularly diverse scenery, Africa is one of the world’s best continents for multi-day hiking. Whether you’d like to scale mountains, explore sublime deserts or hike through old forests, there are many options for fantastic hikes...
You’ve probably heard of the Big Five, right? That would be rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo and elephant – some of the most famous animals that you’ll find in African wildlife reserves. The term “Big Five” was coined by hunters to refer to the most dangerous animals in...
Short on time? You don’t need to travel for months to experience an African overlanding safari. We have many short African overlanding safaris that you only need to take a few days of leave for, whether you want to spot lions on the baked salt pan of Etosha in...
The Garden Route – a stretch of 300 kilometres between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay along South Africa’s southeastern coastline – is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It’s easy to see why – the route is blessed with beautiful scenery –...
There’s no other continent that can rival the wildlife in Africa. From mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions, fast-running cheetahs to elusive black rhinos, Africa has it all. While most wildlife holidays to Africa involve sitting in a vehicle on game drives, there...
Heading off on an African safari? Here’s our comprehensive guide covering tips for staying healthy on an African safari, from how to prepare before you leave home, to what to eat and drink while you’re travelling. Get your vaccinations before you leave home Make sure...
Many places in Africa have distinct dry, wet, hot and cool periods during the year, which can affect travel plans hugely. You wouldn’t want to spend your two-week holiday on the tropical island of Zanzibar in the pouring rain, would you? If you’re going on a wildlife...
Taking your children on an African safari to introduce them to the magic of the African bush and the wonder of the wildlife they’ve seen on TV is an amazing gift. A family African safari can be a lot of fun, but it does require a bit of research and planning. Here are...
You’ve probably heard of the wildebeest migration – the biggest mammal migration on the planet – which takes place annually between the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania (read our guide on how to see the Great Migration on a budget here). But did you...
How to travel greener on an African safari If you’re planning on going on an African safari, it’s probably because you love nature and wildlife. As Africa’s tourism market grows, more wildlife parks are supported by tourist dollars, which is good for conservation, but...
Every year more than 1.5 million wildebeest and 200 000 zebra and gazelle migrate in a big loop across the plains of the Masai Marai National Park in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This migration is recognised as one of the “Seven Wonders of the...
When you go on an African safari, you’ll soon learn that there are some amazing collective nouns for African animals and birds. Here are some of our favourite ones for you to impress your fellow safari travellers with! Mammals A cackle of hyena A leap of leopards A...
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