You’ve probably heard of the wildebeest migration – the biggest mammal migration on the planet – which takes place annually between the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania (read our guide on how to see the Great…

Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unflooded and unbroken crater in the world. IT is the site of a massive once-active volcano that last erupted millions of years ago. Covering a massive area of three hundred square kilometres, the crater…

Have you ever dreamt of gazing at the stars under the vast, unpolluted skies of Africa? An astro safari might just be the perfect adventure for you. Imagine lying under a blanket of stars, far away from city lights, in…

Every year more than 1.5 million wildebeest and 200 000 zebra and gazelle migrate in a big loop across the plains of the Masai Marai National Park in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This migration is recognised…

Chobe National Park in northern Botswana is one of the very top safari destinations in Africa thanks to its incredible concentration and diversity of large wildlife. In fact, it’s believed to have the highest density of elephants anywhere in the…

South Africa has a fast-growing travel blogging community, with inspiring blogs dedicated to everything from camping and long overland adventures to music festivals and weekends away being posted every day. We’ve picked six of our favourite South African travel bloggers who…

South Africa’s flagship game reserve, Kruger National Park, offers the quintessential safari experience: abundant wildlife, diverse landscapes, from savanna to the Lebombo Mountains, thick forests to dramatic gorges and those perfect sunsets. In Kruger you’ll find Africa’s iconic wildlife that…

Africa is a tapestry woven with vibrant cultures, pulsating rhythms, and ancient traditions. And what better way to experience the soul of this incredible continent than by diving headfirst into its electrifying festivals? From otherworldly desert celebrations to island paradises…

So you’ve decided to go on safari in Africa? Your next step is to decide where to go! But, how will you decide which is the best Africa safari destination which will suit you and your endless bucketlist? There are…

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is one of Africa’s great wildernesses, and offers one of the continent’s best safari experiences. With the world’s largest protected grassland, the Serengeti is a made up of vast savanna plains and forests, and…

One of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, Namibia is home to vast, spectacular desert landscapes, dramatic mountains, incredible wildlife areas and some truly breathtaking otherworldly scenery. It’s also one of Africa’s best countries for road tripping, as…

Imagine yourself on an unforgettable African safari, surrounded by wildlife. As you encounter these incredible animals, you might start to notice something interesting: they have pretty unique collective nouns for African animals! These terms go far beyond the typical “herd”…

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…

If you’re thinking about going on an African safari and need a bit of visual inspiration, here’s our pick of the 10 Best African Safari Movies and documentaries, ranging from edge-of-your-seat thrillers to true life conservation stories. Our must-watch African…

Take a virtual journey through the heart of Africa with our curated list of the 8 best African wildlife documentaries. These films offer a mesmerising glimpse into the untamed beauty of Africa’s fauna and highlight the critical importance of preserving…

After doing safaris all over southern and east Africa, Etosha National Park in Namibia remains one of my favourite National Parks. From the moment that I drove through the Von Lindequist Gate, at the park’s eastern entrance, and spotted a giraffe…

Namibia’s flagship national park is, without a doubt, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Unlike other parks, where you have to go looking for animals, The Etosha Safari’s animals come right to you – as long as you’re near a…

The landlocked nation of Malawi doesn’t get as much press or as many visitors as its neighbouring countries – Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia or nearby Kenya – but it deserves a lot more attention – and more visitors. In fact, Lonely…

So you’ve decided that you’re going to do an overlanding safari in Africa but you’re not quite sure what to expect? Here’s our guide to tips and tricks on how to have the best time on your African overlanding safari.…

One of the most spectacular wildlife events on the planet and the greatest movement of land mammals on Earth, is the Great Wildeebest Migration in East Africa. The spectacle involves the movement of more than 1.5 million wildebeest and 300…

Kruger National Park is South Africa’s flagship wilderness area, and one of Africa’s most famous parks. For many safari tourists, Kruger is the top choice, with its abundance of wildlife, diversity of landscapes and excellent infrastructure and accommodation options. Want…

Johannesburg – or Joburg as it’s known to locals – is usually not on the top of travellers’ wish lists for a South African safari trip. The city doesn’t have the beauty of Cape Town or the beaches of Durban…

If you’re bored of the usual hotels, lodges and campsites and want to stay somewhere completely different, why not sleep in a treehouse? There is a growing number of treehouse hotels and lodges spread all over South Africa, from bush…

Desert landscapes are probably not the first kind of landscapes that come to mind when people think of planning an African safari. The quintessential African safari images in the popular imagination are usually of the East African open savanna dotted…

Mozambique is usually not at the top of travellers’ itineraries when they plan an African safari, but this Southern African country has a lot to offer visitors. With fantastic palm-fringed beaches along a coastline stretching 2500 kilometres, idyllic island archipelagos,…

Top Malaria Free African Areas There’s no doubt about it – Africa is the world’s best wildlife safari destination. Despite what many overseas visitors may think, Africa’s safari destinations are largely safe and easy to travel around, but the one…

When travelling on safari in Africa, you may want to stay somewhere a bit different from the run-of-the-mill safari lodge or campsite. Luckily there are loads of options for quirky and unusual places to stay – take your pick from…

Whether you’re keen to climb snowy peaks, walk in remote desert landscapes or hike along pristine coastal cliffs, Africa has you sorted! From technical summit treks to coastal hikes, you’re spoilt for choice in this magnificent and diverse continent. Here…

You’ve probably heard of the Big Five, right? That would be rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo and elephant – some of the most famous animals that you’ll find in African wildlife reserves. The term “Big Five” was coined by hunters to…

Short on time? You don’t need to travel for months to experience an African overlanding safari. We have many short African overlanding safaris that you only need to take a few days of leave for, whether you want to spot…

The Garden Route – a stretch of 300 kilometres between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay along South Africa’s southeastern coastline – is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It’s easy to see why – the route…

There’s no other continent that can rival the wildlife in Africa. From mountain gorillas, tree-climbing lions, fast-running cheetahs to elusive black rhinos, Africa has it all. While most wildlife holidays to Africa involve sitting in a vehicle on game drives,…

Heading off on an African safari? Here’s our comprehensive guide covering tips for staying healthy on an African safari, from how to prepare before you leave home, to what to eat and drink while you’re travelling. Get your vaccinations before you…

Taking your children on an African safari to introduce them to the magic of the African bush and the wonder of the wildlife they’ve seen on TV is an amazing gift. A family African safari can be a lot of…

How to travel greener on an African safari If you’re planning on going on an African safari, it’s probably because you love nature and wildlife. As Africa’s tourism market grows, more wildlife parks are supported by tourist dollars, which is…

Kenya is one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations, and it’s easy to see why. The East African country has a lot to offer travellers, from spectacular game reserves to an abundance of wildlife (including the Masai Mara, where the…

Landlocked Botswana may not get as much press as South Africa or Tanzania in the tourism world but it should definitely be on your bucket list if you love African wilderness, wildlife and epic landscapes. From the waterways of the…

So, you’ve decided to go overlanding in Africa but you’re looking at the hundreds of options of overlanding trips and feeling a bit overwhelmed? We’re here to help you choose! Here’s our guide on how to choose the best African…

While Africa’s five-star lodges may get all the international press, there are hundreds of amazing budget-friendly backpackers scattered across the continent – from rustic bush camps to stylish boutique hostels in cities. Here’s our round up of Africa’s best backpackers…

The best beaches in Mozambique With a coastline stretching more than 2500 kilometres and dozens of islands, Mozambique has some of the best beaches and islands. From popular beach resorts full of families and watersports and deserted beaches you can have…

Looking for some literary inspiration before you begin your African safari, or a good read to keep you occupied on your African overlanding trip? Here’s our pick of the best books about Africa, which span the range of fiction, memoir, journalism…

Summiting Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, should be near the top of any adventure traveller’s bucket list. To ascend to the 5895 metre-high Uhuru Peak, the top of this dormant volcano and one of the continent’s greatest sights, you…

Going on an overlanding safari is the best way to experience Africa on a budget. While many budget overlanding African safaris are focused on wildlife, there are a lot of trips that also cover the continent’s best beaches along spectacularly…

While it doesn’t have nearly as much hype as neighbouring countries of Kenya and Tanzania, with their world-famous parks and epic wildebeest migration, Uganda is a fantastic safari destination. The landlocked country has lots to offer travellers in terms of…

Africa is the wildest continent on the planet, spanning mountains, deserts, lakes, jungles, huge wetlands and coastlines covered in spectacular beaches and some of the world’s most bio diverse habitats. Home to 54 countries and thousands of different cultures, Africa…

Going on an overlanding safari is the best way to experience Africa’s greatest wilderness areas on a budget. Instead of staying at expensive lodges, you camp out under the stars, and instead of hiring your own car, you travel around…

Kruger Park, the Serengeti, the Masai Mara – these are Africa’s blockbuster parks with their abundant wildlife, epic landscapes and diverse terrain. Though with their fame come the tourists: at sightings in these parks it’s not uncommon for there to…

Africa offers some of the best places in the world to pitch a tent: whether it’s in the wild, in the middle of a national park, on top of a mountain, in a desert, or steps away from a white…

The landlocked Southern African country of Zambia may not get as much press as its more famous neighbours of Botswana, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania, but it has natural attractions that will knock your socks off. Take game-filled vast wilderness…

If you love the open road and epic scenery, then South Africa should be at the top of your list for road tripping. This dramatically diverse country has amazing road trips by the bucket load, filled with incredible landscapes, adventures,…

Travel to Africa on an overlanding safari and you’ll embark on a journey of a lifetime to the world’s wildest continent, which is packed full of wildlife and adventure. African overlanding safaris allow you to take in the best of…

Africa is one photogenic continent. From the lush jungles of Rwanda and Uganda, to Botswana’s cracked salt pans, to the apricot dunes of the Namib Desert to the icing-sugar sands of East Africa’s idyllic islands, to the rolling savanna of…

Going on an African safari holiday is for many, the trip of a lifetime – something they’ve planned for and saved up for years. It’s understandable then that people want to return home with some spectacular photos to show their…

For the last six years I’ve worked as a travel journalist – working first at a South African travel magazine called Getaway and then freelancing for the last few years. My job has taken me on some amazing adventures around…

If you’re interested in doing a short budget African overlanding safari but have no idea where to go, let us help you decide! Our travel experts, who have more than 20 years consulting experience in Africa and have travelled all…

In northern Botswana, Chobe National Park has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife of the entire African continent. Famous for its elephants – there are an estimated 50 000 of them in the park, the biggest concentration in the…

Planning your first trip to Africa can seem rather daunting. It’s a big continent with a lot to see and do – where do you even start with deciding where to go? And then there are the safety and logistical…

The next best thing to going on an African safari is watching all the action of the savanna or bushveld on the small screen at home. While we love National Geographic documentaries, Sir David Attenborough’s excellent nature programs and the…

You may have knowledge about what an African safari is (overland style), but do you know all the different ways you can go on a safari? If you thought an African safari was just about 4x4s, think again! Here’s our complete guide…

Good news if you want to experience the white sand palm-fringed beaches and azure waters of Zanzibar without a hefty price tag – the East African island destination is perfect for travellers on a budget. Here’s our budget guide to Zanzibar…

Have you ever wondered to yourself – what is an African safari? You probably hear the word safari a lot in connection with holidays in Africa but you might not know exactly what it entails. If you’re inspired to plan…

Inspired to book the holiday of a lifetime? Here are 7 things to know before you start planning your African safari. Wild animals Something that people seem to forget when they’re on a safari is that the animals they’re encountering are wild…

Zimbabwe has suffered major political and economic turmoil in the past decade which has led to a huge downturn in tourism. Over recent years, however, the country has become more stable, leading to a slow rise in travellers coming back.…

The best thing about the last months of winter in the Western and Northern Cape isn’t the knowledge that spring and summer are imminent, it’s that millions of flowers start blooming with the last of the rains. The arid landscape…

Going on safari is the highlight of any trip to Africa – exploring the continent’s vast and spectacular wilderness areas on foot or by 4×4, spotting lions, elephant, rhino, leopard and giraffe makes you feel like you’re inside a nature…

June marks the beginning of the winter season in southern Africa, and the start of the dry season in many countries, so it’s a fantastic time to travel, whether you are planning on going on a safari or lazing on a…

While we’re all for disconnecting when you’re on an African safari, there are some great smartphone apps that can enhance your safari trip by helping you learn tracks, identify birds and mammals, share your sightings, and get insider info on…

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 is the best time to go to East Africa?” is a question we get asked a lot. Thanks to the size and unique areas in East Africa this means that it is a year round destination. Here we highlight…

A walking safari is so different to staying in a lodge in the bush. A lot of lodges offer ‘walking safaris’ which are great, but if you are looking for a more engaging bush experience then a 4 or 5…

Adventure Travel in Comfort, but it’s still going to be Bumpy Ride If you are looking for long days, dusty roads, dirty clothes, remote places, but still want a comfortable place to rest your weary bones, then Adventure Travel in…

On your African overlanding trip, you’re likely to come across some funny signs, whether they’re misspelled road signs or notices warning you about dangerous wildlife. These are some of our favourite funny signs in Africa – let us know if…

Africa has some of the world’s greatest adventures, from mountain climbing and white water rafting to shark cage diving and bungee jumping. Here’s our ultimate adventurous African travel bucket list to get you inspired to start ticking some of these…

Botswana’s Okavango Delta is undoubtedly one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas – a vast 18 000 square kilometres of waterways and small islands which makes up the planet’s biggest inland delta. Each year the Okavango River floods, and the waters…

Going on an overland package tour in Africa can be the adventure of a lifetime, packed with awesome activities, amazing landscapes, incredible wildlife, new friends and a lot of fun, but this kind of travelling is not for everyone. It’s…

South Africa to Kenya is one of our most popular overland tours, and it’s easy to see why. It’s the ultimate African overland adventure, an epic journey through Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, that takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes…

Here’s our guide on how to pick the best time of year to go on African safari in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. Kruger National Park, South Africa The best time of year to visit Kruger National Park…

Africa, a continent of startling diversity, has some of the most beautiful and romantic landscapes on the planet, from savannas teeming with wildlife and vast deserts to dramatic mountain ranges and lush forests. Love is in the air this month,…

To get the most out of your African overlanding safari, it’s all about being prepared, which means packing the right stuff. Here’s our comprehensive packing list to help you have the best overlanding trip possible. Just remember, less is more!…

Namibia is often overlooked as a safari destination in favour of the more famous South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. Namibia, a huge, sparsely populated country to the north west of South Africa, may not have the stereotypical safari settings of…

With an incredible diversity of landscapes, from semi-desert to dramatic mountains, wildlife-dotted savanna to subtropical forests, South Africa is a photographer’s dream. Get your camera ready to shoot these photogenic places on a South Africa overland tour. 1. The spring…