Africa Blog

Windhoek is where every Namibian adventure begins and ends. Namibia’s capital may not be as famous as its safari parks, but there are plenty of interesting places to see in Windhoek. From engrossing museums to colonial landmarks, bustling markets, city…

Uganda in eastern Africa is heaven for nature-loving, adventurous travellers. Here’s my pick of eight of the very best things to do in Uganda. Churchill famously called Uganda the Pearl of Africa for its incredible natural beauty and diversity. It…

The Spitzkoppe is a granite inselberg (standalone mountain) in the Erongo region of Namibia. It sits alongside the Pontoks, a small range of rounded mountains. All these mountains rise sharply from a seemingly unending plain, creating one of Namibia’s most…

Here are the seven best things to do in Namibia’s salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei to get the most out of your visit.  Sossuvlei is a great white salt and clay pan located within Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park. The…

If you want the absolute best chance of spotting the Big Five, head to Kruger National Park during the dry winter months of May to September.  That is not to say, that the Kruger National Park is not suitable all…

The African fish eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer) is probably Africa’s most famous bird. Here are five fun facts about African fish eagles you likely didn’t know. If you’ve ever been on an African safari, you’ll likely have seen or heard the…

The best safaris near Cape Town are all private game reserves, as South Africa’s bigger national parks take several hours to reach. If we define a safari as a wildlife reserve where you can do a traditional gamespotting drive and…

Ever heard of the “Great White Place” that can be seen from space? Etosha National Park is Namibia’s largest wildlife sanctuary, home to one of Southern Africa’s best safari destinations. It  was established in 1907, spans about 22,750 square kilometers,…

October is Botswana’s hottest month, where daytime temperatures can climb past 38°C (100°F). But it is also peak dry season, which means that it is one of the best wildlife viewing seasons of the year as animals concentrate around the…