Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route The Panorama Route stretches along the remarkable Blyde River Canyon in...
Africa Blog
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.
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa
Swaziland’s oldest protected region is Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is owned and managed by a non-profit trust....
A Poem: The Cape Emigrant
I dreamed of a gentle mountain, Beneath a cloudless sky. I spoke of a rugged coastline, Where hungry seagulls cry. I...
Birding in South Africa
Birding in South Africa or birdwatching is a recreational activity of observing birds in their natural habitat. Birds...
Escape to the Garden Route
The Garden Route winds its way down the coast from the N2 between the Eastern and Western Cape. It is a gorgeous...
Robben Island – Somber or Symbolic?
Robben Island in Table Bay, Cape Town held many political prisoners at the end of the 17th century, particularly...
Lion’s Head – a Quick Escape
Lion’s Head peaks at 669 metres (2,195 ft) above sea level and is one of the iconic images of Cape Town. Not as well...
Protection of the African Elephant from CITES
Great news for the protection of the African Elephant. Kuki Gallmann from the Laikipia Nature Conservancy travelled to...
Kruger – the Budget Safari Destination
Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, and the biggest in South Africa. It covers 18,989...
God’s Window
God’s Window is a magnificent panoramic view of the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, known as ‘Paradise Country’. Overlook...
The Success of Addo Elephant National Park
In July 2011 Addo Elephant National Park celebrated 80 years of conservation and tourism. It was in July 1931 that the...
Cape Town – One of the Top 10 Most Loved Cities in the World
According to CNN, Cape Town is one of the most loved cities in the world, amongst cities like Barcelona, Montreal, New...
Umfolozi Hluhluwe National Park
Welcome to Umfolozi- Hluhluwe I spent the whole of Saturday in the Umfolozi /Hluhluwe Park .. it's only a 1 ½ drive...
Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Have you heard of Bourke's Luck Potholes? The unusual name comes from a gold prospector, named Tom Burke, who in the...