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Our African travel blog features a smorgasbord collection of articles ranging from updates from the bush, safari stories, travel tips and advice, conservation matters, industry gossip and insightful news and reviews about travel in Southern and East Africa. With contributions by travel experts with a passion for Africa, you will be inspired, informed and prepared for your next African adventure.
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Ilze knows from experience that the best African journeys aren’t always about ticking destinations off a list. As a mum who has travelled extensively with her own young children, she’s particularly passionate about getting the details right for families…
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“Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to get the best experiences.” That’s Lise Kargaard’s philosophy in a nutshell – and after almost 30 years living and working across Africa, she’s earned the right to say…
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Ask anyone on our team and they’ll tell you: Camille has a memory like an elephant. She’ll recall exactly which room has the best view at a lodge she visited three years ago, which camp has a private safari…
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After many years of travelling throughout Africa and curating journeys for her clients, Liesl has collected more than just favourite lodges and destinations. She knows the experiences that are worth making time for, the places that continue to surprise…
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To enter Tanzania, you will need an approved Tanzanian Visa. This guide shows you step by step how to complete the Visa Application Process. Be sure to keep this tab open so that you can follow the instructions at…
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A trip report from one of Africa’s most extraordinary destinations. Plus 10 questions every first-time Namibia traveller asks, answered by our consultant in the field. There are destinations you read about and destinations that steal your heart. Namibia is…
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PLAN YOUR GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI WITH EXPERT ADVICE The Great Migration is the largest overland wildlife movement on Earth. This Migration Safaris FAQ is designed to answer common questions about witnessing this incredible event. Each year, approximately 1.5 million…
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Mana Pools National Park in northern Zimbabwe is one of Africa’s wildest, most authentic safari destinations. Renowned for on-foot tracking, canoeing on the Zambezi River, and remarkably close wildlife encounters, it’s a true sanctuary for nature lovers. Expect elephants,…
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As a safari specialist, Ilze jumped at the chance to join an educational trip to explore some of African Bush Camps’ signature properties in Zimbabwe. From the raw, close-to-nature feel of Hwange to the laid‑back lakeside of Kariba and…
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Your safari is booked, flights are locked in, and the countdown has begun. That pre-trip excitement is building, but so is the “what to pack?” anxiety. The reassuring truth: packing for safari is more straightforward than it looks. Once…