Here’s our guide on how to pick the best time of year to go on African safari in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. Kruger National Park, South Africa The best time of year to visit Kruger National Park (as well as most wildlife parks in South Africa, including Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi) […]
Did you know that Kafue National Park is the second largest park in Africa with over 55 different animal species? It is located in the centre of western Zambia. The Park is named after the Kafue River and was established in the 1950s by Norman Carr. The landscape consists of savannah grasslands which can become […]
When you’re travelling through Africa, technology should be the least of your worries. However, you do need things like your cellphones and cameras to keep in touch and to capture special moments during your unforgettable trip. To be prepared for charging your devices, you should be aware of what types of plugs the different electric […]
The most popular place to visit when in Zambia is Victoria Falls, but Zambia offers more than just the Victoria Falls. For instance you can visit the World Heritage National Monument Site situated 11 kilometres outside of town, just before the Zambia border crossing. A trail here leads to a guest information centre which has […]
As the capital and biggest city of Zambia, Lusaka is one of the most rapidly growing cities in southern Africa. Lusaka is situated in the southern portion of the main plateau, at a height of around 1,300 metres. According to a 2010 census, the city’s population is approximately 1.7 million. Lusaka is Zambia’s hub of […]
Being on Lake Kariba and hearing the water lap up against the sides of the houseboat is a very relaxing and enjoyable way of going on an African safari. There is plenty of wildlife that can be viewed and you have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery. Sunrises and sunsets can be enjoyed at […]
We are frequently asked the question “What is the difference between Victoria Falls and Livingstone?”as it is quite confusing for many travellers who then book flights out of Livingstone (Zambia side) even though the tour they are doing will end at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side); or the other way around for that matter. Which side to […]
The Victoria Falls waterfall is known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (aka ‘the smoke that thunders’) located in the Zambezi River at the start of the Batoka Gorge. It is believed the falls were found by the explorer David Livingstone who first saw the waterfall, from Livingstone island and gave them the name ‘Victoria Falls’, named after Queen […]
