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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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The government of South Africa has decided to unilaterally exempt ordinary passport holders from New Zealand from the requirement to be in possession of port of entry visas for a period of ninety (90) days…
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Where to go in Africa in July? In East Africa and Southern Africa, July is mid-winter and the start of the peak period for game-viewing. The safari season is in full swing! In East Africa…
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We are big fans of May for Southern Africa – Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. May is just before peak season the weather in Southern Africa is, as a whole, is very pleasant.
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The source of the Okavango Delta flood lies in the highlands of Angola, to the north of Botswana. From here the Cubango River flows south through Namibia and into Botswana, where the river changes name,…
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In Southern Africa summer is typically wet and winter is typically dry. The wet and dry seasons have a significant effect on game conditions.
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By March, the wet season in Southern Africa is coming to an end. March is what we call ‘shoulder season’ as it lies between Summer and the start of Autumn.
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The word Serengeti is an approximation of a word used by the Maasai which means “endless plains” or “the place that land runs on forever”. It is a vast grassland area in Tanzania, to the…
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February is the middle of Southern Africa’s (Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia) wet season. Despite the huge storms and heavy afternoon downpours, the bonus of travelling at this time of year is the stunning, lush green…
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Please note that the Table Mountain Cableway will be closed for annual maintenance from 8 July to 18 August, 2019. The annual maintenance includes various upgrades and checks to ensure that the Cableway runs smoothly…
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Botswana has joined the movement in Africa to become more environmentally friendly with a ban on plastic bags being implemented as of 01 November 2018. 10 African Countries have now banned single use plastic bags,…
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Views on tipping are typically shaped by many different factors, including the tipping culture you are used to in your own country, the …
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A visit to the mighty Victoria Falls is a must-do when visiting Southern Africa. Located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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