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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.
The Big Five in Africa
Well, if you haven’t read about them in story books or heard about them on TV, you must be living in space! (No...
Etosha National Park, Why I love Namibia
After doing safaris all over southern and east Africa, Etosha National Park in Namibia remains one of my favourite...
Edible Insects in Africa
The history of eating insects This may ‘creep’ you out a bit, but eating insects has become a viable option in many...
Africa’s Best Cultural Festivals
A continent of 54 countries, 2000 languages and over 3000 tribes, Africa has a staggeringly diverse array of cultures....
Etosha Safari on a budget
Namibia’s flagship national park is, without a doubt, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Unlike other...
How to travel to Kruger National Park on a budget
South Africa’s flagship game reserve, Kruger National Park, which at 2.5 million hectares is nearly the same size as...
The most Frequently asked Questions about Africa; Answered
What you want to know about a safari in Africa When it comes to Africa, often the questions that you least expect...
Places to Camp along the Orange River
Best camping along the Orange River (South Africa) The Orange (Gariep) River is South Africa’s longest river. It rises...
The Orange River
The Orange River is South Africa’s longest river at 2,090 kilometres in length. Spreading over a total area of around...
How many species of lions are there?
How many species of lions exist? There is actually only one species – the Panthera leo, however, there are several...
Best time to visit Africa for Weather & Viewing
When is the best time to visit Africa? If you’re planning to tour to Africa then it helps to know what the best time...
The Top 10 Deadliest Animals in Africa
When you’re travelling on a safari through Africa, chances are you’ll spot a rather large variety of animals – not all...
Places to stay in Cape Town
If you are looking for luxury places to stay in Cape Town then we have a wonderful selection for you. The Villa Zest...
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