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Chimanimani Highlands, Zimbabwe

Chimanimani Highlands, Zimbabwe

Part of the Chimanimani District was known as ‘Melsetter’ from 1896-1892. The District itself, however, is a fantastic region covered in lush mountains located in the Manicaland Province in Eastern Zimbabwe. The area is characterised by massive precipices, formed from...

10 things to do on South Africa’s Garden Route

10 things to do on South Africa’s Garden Route

The Garden Route – a stretch of 300 kilometres between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay along South Africa’s southeastern coastline – is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It’s easy to see why – the route is blessed with beautiful scenery –...

12 of Africa’s best close-up animal encounters

12 of Africa’s best close-up animal encounters

There’s no other continent that can rival the wildlife in Africa. From mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions, fast-running cheetahs to elusive black rhinos, Africa has it all. While most wildlife holidays to Africa involve sitting in a vehicle on game drives, there...

Our Amazing Wildlife Adventure to Southern Africa

Our Amazing Wildlife Adventure to Southern Africa

Client testimonial - 21 Day African Overlands Tour We had such an amazing wildlife adventure to Southern Africa to see the animals in the wild, it truly was a dream come true. I had been researching Africa for the past two years and came to know the history and the...

Tips for staying healthy on an African safari

Tips for staying healthy on an African safari

Heading off on an African safari? Here’s our comprehensive guide covering tips for staying healthy on an African safari, from how to prepare before you leave home, to what to eat and drink while you’re travelling. Get your vaccinations before you leave home Make sure...

Tips for taking kids on an African safari

Tips for taking kids on an African safari

Taking your children on an African safari to introduce them to the magic of the African bush and the wonder of the wildlife they’ve seen on TV is an amazing gift. A family African safari can be a lot of fun, but it does require a bit of research and planning. Here are...

How to Travel Greener on an African Safari

How to Travel Greener on an African Safari

How to travel greener on an African safari If you’re planning on going on an African safari, it’s probably because you love nature and wildlife. As Africa’s tourism market grows, more wildlife parks are supported by tourist dollars, which is good for conservation, but...

When is the Best Time to go on an African Safari?

When is the Best Time to go on an African Safari?

The answer to "When is the best time to go on an African Safari?" is simple – anytime of the year! The highlight of any African safari is to enjoy the wildlife, beautiful scenery, meet the locals and experience the white sandy beaches. The Winter months (June to...

5 reasons to go on safari to Kenya

5 reasons to go on safari to Kenya

Kenya is one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations, and it’s easy to see why. The East African country has a lot to offer travellers, from spectacular game reserves to an abundance of wildlife (including the Masai Mara, where the biggest migration in the world...

5 reasons to go on safari to Botswana

Landlocked Botswana may not get as much press as South Africa or Tanzania in the tourism world but it should definitely be on your bucket list if you love African wilderness, wildlife and epic landscapes. From the waterways of the Okavango Delta to the cracked salt...

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