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Travel ideas, reviews, experiences and popular safari holidays
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 stunning lilac-breasted roller is one of Africa’s most colourful bird species. It is frequently seen in national parks and game reserves throughout East Africa and Southern Africa. This bird’s rainbow of colours is absolutely…
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Our guests often ask, ”When is the best time to go on safari?” Deciding when to travel to Africa is a great starting point for planning your safari. Knowing when you want to travel can…
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Maasai (not Masai) is the correct spelling of this well-known tribe. Maasai means people speaking maa. Masai was the incorrect spelling of the British settlers and it has remained in current use. The Maasai have…
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Choosing between Kenya and Tanzania for your African safari is not as straightforward as it might seem. Despite both countries being side-by-side; combining Kenya and Tanzania into one trip is not always that easy. Looking…
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Climb the world’s tallest sand dunes. Descend to the bottom of Africa’s deepest canyon. Immerse yourself in history at one of Africa’s most important rock art sites, and watch wildlife glitter against one of the…
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The Last Lions of Africa is a collection of stories from the frontlines of the battle to save a species. This book is an emotional read, particularly for those who have spent time in Africa.…
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Earth is amazing! Each year on 22 April, people from around the world celebrate Earth Day – a reminder to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like…
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Like so many of us, I am missing Africa hugely. It’s people, its wildlife and its landscape. You could say I am feeling ‘Africasick’ … homesick for Africa. Over Summer I decided to see if…
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Although the COVID-19 entry requirements vary from country to country, most commercial airlines flying to/from and within Africa require that passengers produce a negative COVID-19 PCR test. This test needs to have been conducted within…
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Just like children, lion cubs love to play. Play is much more than just a fun way to pass the time. Play teaches lions cubs how to grasp their prey, how to move with one…
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Elephants feasting on water lilies (known as ‘tswee’ in Setswana) on the Chobe River in Botswana. African elephants feed for up to 16 hours a day and can eat around 150kg of vegetation a day,…
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Born Wild is the story of Tony Fitzjohn’s life in Africa, specifically at Kora Wildlife Camp in Kenya, where he learned his trade under George Adamson. If George Adamson’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he was one…
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