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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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Although the Masai Mara is a great place to visit all year round to see wildlife, many visitors schedule their safari holiday to coincide with the Great Migration. During this time of year, the Masai…
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Going on an African safari as a family is a fantastic opportunity for children to experience another way of life, and to disconnect from technology, thus allowing their imaginations to run wild as they encounter…
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Isabella arranged the inaugural African Safaris Ltd Sports Day at Arusha School (Tanzania) under the umbrella of Upendo Friends Sports Academy (UFSA). Upendo Friends Sports Academy, is the brain child of Isabella Mwampamba, the founder…
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The rains in Zambia fall primarily in December, January, February, and March, yet the more north you go, the earlier the rains arrive and the later they go. Eastern and higher places typically receive more…
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The dry season, which lasts from July through October, is the best time to visit Zimbabwe. Because of the little rainfall during this time of year, vegetation is sparse and animals congregates around the few…
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Rhinos are one of the Big 5. The term “Big 5” was coined in colonial times by hunters who listed lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo as the five most dangerous animals to hunt. These…
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On 1 February 2022, the very much anticipated Ellen De Generes Campus opened adjacent to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Thanks to the Ellen Fund, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund now has a home to…
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All about East Africa’s two wet seasons. If you are visiting East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania), for the first time, you probably want to avoid the wet season. And, are probably trying to…
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Caracal – The largest of the small cats in Africa …. A caracal’s most distinguishing feature is its long, black ear tufts, also known as tassels. There are numerous theories regarding the function of the…
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How did the Secretary Bird get it’s name? There are a few points of view on this. One is that the secretary bird has quill-like feathers at the back of its head, light grey feathers…
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The secret to a great safari is having a great guide! It makes no difference whether you go on a small-group safari with a guide, stay in a budget-friendly camp, or pay top dollar for…
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They are a bird. They do have wings, but they rarely use them. If you have been to Africa, you will have seen them. A small army of round, speckled birds sprinting, darting around and…
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