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I have the answers to all your safari questions, right here…   If waking up to the roar of a lion or watching the rays of a golden sunrise fall over a herd of wildebeest sounds is what you want,…

Namibia has one of the lowest population densities on Earth — barely three people per square kilometre, on average, scattered across a country twice the size of Germany. And yet within that emptiness lives one of the most ethnically layered…

Two operators, two very different ways of covering the same bucket-list route. Nomad Tours and Jenman African Safaris both run premier, small-group, accommodated trips from Cape Town to Victoria Falls through Namibia and Botswana, and travellers ask us to compare…

Here’s a comprehensive list of everything to pack for an African overland safari Any adventure worth its salt requires a bit of planning and preparation. And key to this prep is understanding what to pack, and why. In this blog…

Many places in Africa have distinct dry, wet, hot and cool periods during the year, which can affect travel plans hugely. You wouldn’t want to spend your two-week holiday on the tropical island of Zanzibar in the pouring rain, would…

Not destinations. Not species. Moments — the specific, sensory instances that define what Africa offers to those who show up with the right attention, in the right season, in the right place. Most safari planning starts backwards. People choose a…

The Ultimate Safari Decision Handbook The Definitive Guide to Choosing the Right African Safari “The wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” — Edward Abbey Why Most Safari Guides Fail You Every year, thousands of…

Safaris are incredibly safe, provided you stick to the rules. Like on any adventure, following the safety rules promises a wonderful experience.  An African safari is listed as one of the top adventures on an African travel bucket list. Seeing…

Here’s five soul-enriching lessons I know you will learn on an African Overland tour…   Visiting Africa means embarking on the most wondrous journey, not just across landscapes, but within yourself. It is a continent that deeply moves and feeds…