Africa Blog

Here’s what you need to know about the disease before visiting Africa … The mosquitoes that carry malaria live in large parts of tropical and subtropical Africa. In this blog post, I discuss where malaria is located within Africa malaria,…

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 are many excellent malaria-free safari destinations in Africa, particularly in Southern Africa Malaria exists throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. So naturally, visitors have valid concerns around this issue. But please know that there are large regions of Africa that…

One really amazing thing about travelling in Africa is getting to experience true wilderness – vast areas of forests, savanna, mountains, gorges and deserts inhabited only by animals. Camping is the best way of connecting with all the amazing natural…

When it comes to buying souvenirs on a trip, we all have different priorities. For some travellers, it’s just about finding a good price. For others, authenticity is the thing. Or buying something that’s one of a kind. And others…

An overland tour is all about embracing the grit and wonder of safari. It strips away the polished veneer of modern tourism and invites you to embrace the raw, unpredictable heart of the wilderness. Here, the reward for every dusty…

An African overland tour is incomparable to any other holiday destination. There is a magic that settles deep within the soul that no other experience can capture. From the thrill of waking up to the roar of a lion, to…

Come to Zambia for Victoria Falls, then stay for the wildlife For many international travellers, Zambia is synonymous with Victoria Falls, and they can’t tell you much more about it. But while the falls are certainly one of Earth’s greatest…

These are perhaps the best places for delving into the history of Johannesburg You can’t understand South Africa without understanding Johannesburg. This is because Johannesburg is by far the biggest city in South Africa, as well as its undisputed commercial…