In northern Botswana, Chobe National Park has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife of the entire African continent. Famous for its elephants – there are an estimated 50 000 of them in the park, the biggest concentration in the world. Chobe is a fantastic...
Planning your first trip to Africa can seem rather daunting. It’s a big continent with a lot to see and do – where do you even start with deciding where to go? And then there are the safety and logistical concerns – how safe will you be? How do you cross borders? What...
Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unflooded and unbroken crater in the world, the site of a massive once-active volcano that last erupted millions of years ago. Covering a massive area of three hundred square kilometres, the crater is home to some of the...
So you’ve decided to go on safari in Africa? Your next step is to decide where to go! But, how will you decide which is the best Africa safari destination which will suit you and your endless bucketlist? There are loads of amazing destinations to do an African safari....
The next best thing to going on an African safari is watching all the action of the savanna or bushveld on the small screen at home. While we love National Geographic documentaries, Sir David Attenborough’s excellent nature programs and the Discovery Channel,...
You may have knowledge about what an African safari is (overland style), but do you know all the different ways you can go on a safari? If you thought an African safari was just about 4x4s, think again! Here’s our complete guide to all the different African...
Good news if you want to experience the white sand palm-fringed beaches and azure waters of Zanzibar without a hefty price tag – the East African island destination is perfect for travellers on a budget. Here’s our budget guide to Zanzibar to inspire you to plan that...
Have you ever wondered to yourself – what is an African safari? You probably hear the word safari a lot in connection with holidays in Africa but you might not know exactly what it entails. If you’re inspired to plan a trip to see the amazing wildlife of Africa,...
A continent of 54 countries, 2000 languages and over 3000 tribes, Africa has a staggeringly diverse array of cultures. It’s no surprise that Africa is home to some of the best cultural festivals on the planet – everything from food and music to art and film – in some...
Inspired to book the holiday of a lifetime? Here are 7 things to know before you start planning your African safari. Wild animals Something that people seem to forget when they’re on a safari is that the animals they’re encountering are wild – as in untamed and...
Zimbabwe has suffered major political and economic turmoil in the past decade which has led to a huge downturn in tourism. Over recent years, however, the country has become more stable, leading to a slow rise in travellers coming back. Zimbabwe really is an...
The best thing about the last months of winter in the Western and Northern Cape isn’t the knowledge that spring and summer are imminent, it’s that millions of flowers start blooming with the last of the rains. The arid landscape of the Northern Cape, in particular,...