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Info about African Travel & Safaris
Planning on travelling in Africa?
Our Africa blog is your comprehensive guide to answering all your burning questions.
We have covered everything you may want to know about Safari Tours such as:
- When is the best time to visit Africa?
- Types of Africa tours and adventures.
- Facts about African destinations on your bucketlist.
- How to choose the best travel agent to book with.
So dive in and learn why Africa is the quintessential safari destination of the world, where you can experience amazing wildlife game drives, diverse landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage sites and fascinating cultures.
Best Family-Friendly Kid Safari Destinations in Africa
Africa - there is nowhere else on the planet quite like it. On this continent, where humans first came into existence,...
The Rise of Adventure Travel: Top 8 African Adventures for your Bucket List
Some people travel to visit family and friends, others do it for some R&R, and then there are those who travel to...
In David Attenborough’s Footsteps: Top 5 African Destinations to live out your own wildlife documentary
Think “wildlife documentary” and the soothing voice of Sir David Attenborough is bound to come to mind. Ever since his...
Travel Namibia: Explore Desert Wonders
Photo by Jonatan Pie on Unsplash If you’re thinking about traveling through Africa, I’m pretty sure the likes of...
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Thrilling Activities to Enjoy in Namibia [Guide]
Namibia is an exquisite and unique part of Africa situated on the continent’s South Western region. Though you may...
Learn the Lingo: Language by Location
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it...
10 Fascinating Experiences to tick off in Namibia
If we do say so ourselves; Namibia has to be one of the most underrated places in all of Africa! Not many people are...
Discover Amazing South African National Parks
National Parks in South Africa are where you will find a dense population of animals which is great for game viewing....
Ugab Save the Rhino Trust Camp
The Ugab Save the Rhino Trust Camp, the base camp for ‘Save the Rhino Trust’, is located along the southern banks of...
How to choose the best African safari destination
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...
Etosha Safari on a budget
Namibia’s flagship national park is, without a doubt, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Unlike other...
Why go on a Walking Safari in Africa?
A walking safari is so different to staying in a lodge in the bush. A lot of lodges offer ‘walking safaris’ which are...
When is the Best Time to go on Safari?
Here's our guide on how to pick the best time of year to go on African safari in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,...
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