Part of the Chimanimani District was known as ‘Melsetter’ from 1896-1892. The District itself, however, is a fantastic...
Chimanimani Highlands, Zimbabwe
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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.
5 reasons to go on safari to Botswana
Landlocked Botswana may not get as much press as South Africa or Tanzania in the tourism world but it should...
20 Great Instagrams of Africa
Africa is one photogenic continent. From the lush jungles of Rwanda and Uganda, to Botswana's cracked salt pans, to...
10 tips for taking better photos on your African safari
Going on an African safari holiday is for many, the trip of a lifetime – something they’ve planned for and saved up...
What to Expect on an Overland Tour in Africa
Going on an overland package tour in Africa can be the adventure of a lifetime, packed with awesome activities,...
Dr Bruce Paxton – Travels through Botswana/Okavango
Dr Bruce Paxton (Zoologist and lover of open fires under the African skies) and his girlfriend drove themselves...
5 Great Pub and Grub Spots in Cape Town
In Summer or Winter, going to a pub for a few drinks and a hearty meal is a great way to socialise and enjoy being out...
African Music Festivals
As if there are not enough reasons to visit Africa, like the game reserves, the beaches, the wild and wonderful...
Bazaruto Island, Mozambique
Bazaruto, or in Portuguese Ilha do Bazaruto from Ushurutswa meaning ‘island of the mist’, is a sandy island situated...
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), South Africa
Officially known as ‘the Kingdom of Swaziland’, and at times referred to as ‘Ngwane’ or ‘eSwatini’, Swaziland is...
St Lucia, South Africa
South Africa’s very first World Heritage Site was St Lucia, proclaimed so in 1999. It is situated on the east coast of...
Praia Do Tofo, Mozambique
Praia do Tofo, or just ‘Tofo’, is a tiny town and huge tourist attraction located in south-eastern Mozambique. The...
Inhambane
Also known as ‘Terre de Boa Gente’ meaning ‘Land of Good People’, the city of Inhambane is situated in southern...
The Great Rift Valley
Africa’s Great Rift Valley is a spectacular 6,000 kilometre long geographic trench that runs through Kenya, stretching...
