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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. Hope you enjoy our Africa blog!
Africa Safaris Belong on Seniors Travel Bucket-lists
Reaching the age of 65 is often a dreaded thought for many people. Why is that? Society and mass media has played a pivotal role in promoting youthfulness as the ultimate be all and end all. If being young means being vibrant, energetic and ready for action, why...
Guide to the Garden Route of South Africa
From urban beaches to ancient peaks and primal wildernesses; South Africa’s Garden Route is stunning. This route features a well-maintained network of roads that meets a patchwork of world-class beaches, old-growth forests, and swaths of bountiful vineyards....
Guide to Tipping on a Safari in Africa
For many people on safari in Africa, tipping can be confusing. Gratuity is one of those things that is different all over the world, and it can be awkward trying to figure out etiquette and local customs – especially in a continent as diverse as Africa. With...
Why these African Destinations are listed on Conde Nast Best Places to Go in 2020
As 2019 draws to a close, globetrotters are on the lookout for the best places to go in 2020. The start of the new decade is certain to be a great year for travel; thanks to a surge of new, non-stop flight routes and easier visa requirements that make more...
Top 5 South Africa Hiking Trails to experience on your Overland Tour
South Africa is an expansive playground capable of satisfying even the most die-hard traveler’s wanderlust. Whether you’re luxuriating on a premium safari tour in South Africa or getting back to basics on a budget Kruger Park safari tour, a South African overland tour...
World Animal Day: Celebrating Africa’s Big Five and Little Five
World Animal Day is celebrated across all corners of the globe on 4th October. Although the date has come and gone we wanted to explore its importance. Aside from being a totally valid reason to stay home and cuddle your pets, what is World Animal Day and how do you...
Chobe National Park
After Zambia, we crossed into Botswana, one of the richest countries in the region. Their currency, the Pula, holds it’s value against the USD quite well. It is quite surprising to learn that most of the animals are free to roam anywhere. There are basically no fences...
Overlanding from Cape Town to Kenya: Self Drive vs Group Tour
Africa’s ever-changing scenery from Cape Town to Kenya is the perfect canvas on which to paint a storybook expedition that will change your life. From the vast savannahs peppered with immense herds of wildlife, to the golden Kalahari dunes, star-studded desert...
Devil’s Pool Victoria Falls
The first time I saw pictures of Devil’s pool I thought to myself that those people must be insane! Then I read about it and also wanted to go. And so I did! For those that never heard of this Devil’s pool, it is located in the edge of Victoria Falls, in Zambia. Just...
World Rhino Day: Where to see the Last Rhinos in Africa
Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing heat, prehistoric hyenas and giant crocodiles. These fearless animals were the titans of their time, standing over five meters tall at the shoulder,...
