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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 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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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, nationals from a select group…
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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. Of course, the sky remains…
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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. To fully immerse yourself in…
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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 aftermath can be overwhelming for…
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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 October 2024 for all foreigners…
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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 the spike in Mpox cases…
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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, starry night skies, lions snoozing…
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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 comparatively short time people have…
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As African safaris have developed over time, so have the number of accommodation types. Accommodation in Africa is diverse and the variety stretches the imagination. Some of the terms used for accommodation in Africa can…
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Rwanda fascinated me from the time I was in Botswana back in 1994, when the Genocide happened. Thirty years later, Rwanda has come a long way, much more so than many people think or can comprehend. Rwanda is now like the…
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The Maasai Boma is an important cultural symbol in East Africa’s Maasai culture. It is a traditional homestead or settlement, is the centre of Maasai social and cultural life, encapsulating centuries of traditions, values, and…
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