Africa Blog

For your next or upcoming African overland safari, pack a pair of 10×42 or 8×42 nitrogen-filled waterproof binoculars, download the Roberts Birding or BirdPro app, and you will be set for more than just a Big 5 wildlife experience You…

Tanzania is one of Africa’s top destinations for safaris, mountain trekking, history and culture, culinary surprises, and more. Here are seven highlights of Tanzania to help anyone planning a holiday there. There’s so much to do and see in Tanzania,…

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 east 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…