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These are the best tours in South Africa for senior travellers, as they combine spectacular scenery, wildlife, and history with easy access and comfortable accommodations. South Africa is arguably the best country in Africa for senior tourists. It has a…

Southern Africa is exceptionally diverse in so many ways. Hundreds of languages are spoken here, for instance. And then there’s the scenery. We have a hyper-arid desert as well as sky island rainforests. And of course there are the animals.…

Let’s discuss the main differences between East African and Southern African safaris to help you choose the right destination for you Both East Africa and Southern Africa offer varied and thrilling African safari experiences. You can find a wonderful variety…

Overlanding in Africa is exhilarating – from deciding which country to go to and activities to book. One of the most important questions to ask yourself is how will you be travelling: independently or in a group with others?   There…

Here are the top places in South Africa for a thrilling and diverse birding safari With over 850 recorded species and a high proportion of endemics, South Africa is one of the world’s best birding destinations. Let’s discuss South Africa’s…

Namibia is a land of bold, contrasting, and mesmerising scenes There are the strong lines of its desert dunes. Shipwrecks rusting in misty, forgotten coves. Rugged mountain ranges scarred by canyons. River-wallowing wildlife and waterfalls. Forgotten towns, cracked salt pans,…

Here are 15 of the best photography spots within the city of Cape Town Cape Town is a truly fortunate city. Why? It’s been blessed by nature with an abundance of beauty. There are the ocean views, the mountains, the…

An African overlanding safari can be about so much more than just game drives Africa is a fantastic destination for outdoor activities. There’s lots of sun, clear skies, warm waters, mountains, lakes, endemic animals, wild rivers, sand dunes, coral reefs,…

Imagine walking down a street lined with pastel-coloured, German colonial architecture, and the scent of fresh Apfelstrudel wafting from a nearby baker… only to look up and see massive, ancient sand dunes looming on the horizon. Swakopmund is Namibia’s surreal…