Great African Animal Migrations

Great African Animal Migrations

You’ve probably heard of the wildebeest migration – the biggest mammal migration on the planet – which takes place annually between the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania (read our guide on how to see the Great Migration on a budget here). But did you...
Where to see Wildlife

Where to see Wildlife

Going on an overlanding safari is the best way to experience Africa’s greatest wilderness areas on a budget. Instead of staying at expensive lodges, you camp out under the stars, and instead of hiring your own car, you travel around in a big overland truck. The best...
Africa’s best lesser known game reserves

Africa’s best lesser known game reserves

Kruger Park, the Serengeti, the Masai Mara – these are Africa’s blockbuster parks with their abundant wildlife, epic landscapes and diverse terrain. Though with their fame come the tourists: at sightings in these parks it’s not uncommon for there to be a big traffic...
South Africa’s best road tripping routes

South Africa’s best road tripping routes

If you love the open road and epic scenery, then South Africa should be at the top of your list for road tripping. This dramatically diverse country has amazing road trips by the bucket load, filled with incredible landscapes, adventures, wildlife, beaches and...
A travel writer’s favourite places in Africa

A travel writer’s favourite places in Africa

For the last six years I’ve worked as a travel journalist – working first at a South African travel magazine called Getaway and then freelancing for the last few years. My job has taken me on some amazing adventures around the African continent, and I’ve been lucky to...
The best places to travel to in Africa in June

The best places to travel to in Africa in June

June marks the beginning of the winter season in southern Africa, and the start of the dry season in many countries, so it’s a fantastic time to travel, whether you are planning on going on a safari or lazing on a tropical beach. Here’s our round up of the best places...
Kick over your African Bucket List

Kick over your African Bucket List

Africa has some of the world’s greatest adventures, from mountain climbing and white water rafting to shark cage diving and bungee jumping. Here’s our ultimate adventurous African travel bucket list to get you inspired to start ticking some of these off! Find the...
Africa’s 10 Most Romantic Places

Africa’s 10 Most Romantic Places

Africa, a continent of startling diversity, has some of the most beautiful and romantic landscapes on the planet, from savannas teeming with wildlife and vast deserts to dramatic mountain ranges and lush forests. Love is in the air this month, with Valentine’s Day...