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Zimbabwe introduces electronic arrival form

Zimbabwe introduces electronic arrival form

By Tracy van der Merwe, April 24, 2025
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

Zimbabwe Immigration has introduced a new electronic arrival form to streamline the entry process at key ports of entry, including Victoria Falls Airport. This initiative is not an online visa…

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Zimbabwe introduces electronic arrival form
African Wildlife – African Wild Dog

African Wildlife – African Wild Dog

By Tracy van der Merwe, April 9, 2025
Posted in: Nature Guide

Wild Dog Facts The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), also known as the African painted dog or painted wolf, is one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores. These striking animals are…

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African Wildlife – African Wild Dog
Why Are African Safaris So Expensive?

Why Are African Safaris So Expensive?

By africansafarisltd, April 4, 2025
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

A guide to understanding the price differences – and what you’re really paying for. Booking an African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, but it can also come with a hefty…

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Why Are African Safaris So Expensive?
Where to go on an African safari in April?

Where to go on an African safari in April?

By africansafarisltd, April 4, 2025
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

The beginning of April marks the start of the long rains in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda), making the weather unpredictable. 

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Where to go on an African safari in April?
New visa requirement for Namibia

New visa requirement for Namibia

By africansafarisltd, February 24, 2025
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Namibia Visa Application As of 1 April 2025, all citizens of countries that do not reciprocate a visa waiver with Namibia will require a visa to enter Namibia. Starting immediately,…

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New visa requirement for Namibia
Star beds in Africa

Star beds in Africa

By africansafarisltd, February 21, 2025
Posted in: Accommodation

When visiting Africa, one thing that is difficult to overlook is the enormous, limitless sky.  It appears larger, more expansive, and more encompassing than our usual locations, wherever they may be.…

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Star beds in Africa
Binoculars for an African safari

Binoculars for an African safari

By africansafarisltd, November 1, 2024
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

The Essential Guide to Choosing Binoculars for Your African Safari Embarking on an African safari is an adventure filled with the promise of witnessing majestic wildlife in their natural habitats.…

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Binoculars for an African safari
Controlled burning – Serengeti National Park

Controlled burning – Serengeti National Park

By africansafarisltd, October 11, 2024
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is well-known for its breathtaking scenery and varied wildlife—including the famous great migration and threatened species like the black rhino. Witnessing these fires and…

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Controlled burning – Serengeti National Park
Mandatory Travel Insurance – Zanzibar

Mandatory Travel Insurance – Zanzibar

By africansafarisltd, August 29, 2024
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The Government of Zanzibar has introduced a MANDATORY inbound travel insurance requirement for all foreigners visiting the Spice Islands of Zanzibar. This insurance requirement is effective from the 01st of…

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Mandatory Travel Insurance – Zanzibar
Mpox outbreak in Africa

Mpox outbreak in Africa

By africansafarisltd, August 20, 2024
Posted in: Medical

We appreciate that recent news stories regarding the Mpox outbreak in Africa may cause fear if you plan a future trip to Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified…

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Mpox outbreak in Africa
Combining Gorilla Trekking with an African safari

Combining Gorilla Trekking with an African safari

By africansafarisltd, July 29, 2024
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

For many of us, an African safari is a true bucket list holiday. The ultimate wildlife experience involves observing wildlife in vast open plains, rivers teeming with hippos and crocodiles,…

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Combining Gorilla Trekking with an African safari
The Okavango Delta’s Dynamic Water Levels

The Okavango Delta’s Dynamic Water Levels

By africansafarisltd, June 18, 2024
Posted in: Conservation, Interesting Reads

Among the few real wildernesses on Earth is the Okavango Delta Although humans have not seen it for millions of years, it has passed through several cycles. Even in the…

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The Okavango Delta’s Dynamic Water Levels
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* All prices shown are for low season, per person, on a twin share basis. The prices shown on each itinerary are intended to give you some guidance as to what is possible and to help you budget. They are accurate at the time of being published, but they are not definitive rates and are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking.

The Highlands, Ngorongoro, Tanzania

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We have a wide range of Tanzania safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your safari holiday. East Africa is a land of beauty and diversity, with an endless list of reasons to visit, from stunning landscapes, animal and plant life, and fascinating cultures, Tanzania is truly blessed with these riches, and more!

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Want to see more Namibia Safaris?

We have a wide range of Namibia safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your safari holiday.  Namibia is a place you’ll never forget, with exquisite scenery that will make you feel like you’re on another planet, some of the greatest wildlife watching on the continent, a plethora of unique desert-adapted flora and animals, and jaw-dropping natural treasures.

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The Great Wildebeest Migration

Want to see more Kenya Safaris?

We have a wide range of Kenya safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your safari holiday. East Africa is a land of beauty and diversity, with an endless list of reasons to visit, from stunning landscapes, animal and plant life, and fascinating cultures, Kenya is truly blessed with these riches, and more!

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Lagoon Camp, Botswana

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We have a wide range of Botswana safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to inspire you on what is possible for your safari holiday.  With exceptional game-viewing opportunities, the largest population of elephants in the world, and the most varied safari activities on the African continent, Botswana is a genuine gem of a safari destination.

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Our 6-part safari planning email series will walk you through everything you need to know about planning an African safari. For first-timers, starting to plan a safari may feel overwhelming, because of the sheer amount of choice. The biggest destinations in terms of infrastructure, variety of parks, breadth of lodges and big-five habitats, are South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Before speaking with a safari specialist or going down a Google rabbit hole, it can be helpful to start with vision-boarding the basics.
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