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Welcome to our blog! Our African safari travel blog features a smorgasbord collection of articles ranging from updates from the bush, safari stories, travel tips and advice, conservation matters, industry gossip and insightful news and reviews about travel in Southern Africa and East Africa. With contributions by travel experts with a passion for Africa, you will be inspired, informed and prepared for your next African adventure. Grab a coffee, you might be here a while! We welcome your comments, questions and opinions.
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Malaria – the most important health issue you will likely face when planning an African safari. Most safari destinations are in malarial areas. The risk of malaria is understandably a big concern when planning an African…
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Guests often ask us what the difference is between Kruger National Park and the Greater Kruger area? Located in the north-eastern corner of South Africa these two areas are the country’s most popular safari destinations. Kruger…
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Exciting news! The Kazungula Bridge is due for completion in December 2020. Gone will be the days of depending on a pontoon ferry to cross the Zambezi River that runs between Botswana and Zambia will…
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The below information was updated Updated 20 November, 2020. Many African nations are starting to reopen borders, remove curfews, and slowly resume international tourism. Most countries in Africa have been very strict on containing the…
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September 24 marks World Gorilla Day, when the world celebrates one of its closest relatives, sharing 98 percent of our DNA as we do. There are two gorilla species (Gorilla gorilla and Gorilla beringei) and…
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Every year on September 22, the world celebrates World Rhinoceros Day. The day intends to celebrate rhinos across the world in unique ways. The World Rhinoceros Day was announced by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)…
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Like many areas in Africa, Kenya has sadly lost a lot of its wildlife in the last 100 years. Loss of space and habitat connectivity due to development pressures and climate change threatens African’s wildlife…
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The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced that the 16th Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony will be held virtually on World Gorilla Day, on 24 September 2020. The 16th Kwita Izina will be held under…
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The “Jerusalema” dance challenge is taking social media by storm. People around the world are sharing videos of themselves dancing to the hit song Jerusalema by South African musician Master KG, featuring the voice of…
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As one of Africa’s oldest wildlife charities and a leading conservation organisation, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) embraces all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife. Born from David and Daphne Sheldrick’s…
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Botswana’s climate is semi-arid. Though it is hot and dry for much of the year, there is a rainy season, from November to March. Rainfall tends to be erratic, unpredictable and highly regional. Often a…
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Tanzania’s climate is predominately tropical. Coastal areas are usually hot and humid, but on the beaches a sea breeze cools the air considerably. The average day temperature is 30°C. Tanzania has two rainy seasons –…
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