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Africa

Africa is the birthplace of wildlife safari. From hunting lions to migrating wildebeest, wildlife watching in Africa is a remarkable experience. African wildlife destinations take in endless savanna, expansive wetlands, deserts and rainforests.

Black leopard - wild cats of Africa

10 Wild Cats of Africa and Their Unique Ways of Being a Cat

10 September 20213 August 2021 by Margarita

Wild cats are some of the most charismatic animals on earth, and Africa is home to 10 different wild cat species. Two of them are big cats: African lion and … Read more

Top African Safari Holidays Destinations

What are the best African Safari Holidays Destinations?

12 September 202130 May 2021 by Margarita

There aren’t many travel experiences more rewarding than having a close encounter with wild animals on African Safari holidays. Be it a lion, a whale, or a meerkat, it’s all about … Read more

types of elephants - African savanna elephant

The 7 types of elephants and where to see them in the wild

2 October 20227 May 2021 by Margarita

As the largest terrestrial animals on earth, elephants are some of the most iconic and well-known creatures in the world. But did you know that there are seven different types … Read more

Types of elephants - African savanna elephants at Addo National Park

What to expect from Addo Elephant National Park self-drive Safari

15 November 20211 September 2020 by Margarita

Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape was established in 1931 to save the area’s last 11 elephants from extinction and it is now home to more than … Read more

wild dogs in Kruger

Guide to planning Kruger National Park Safari

12 December 202225 March 2020 by Margarita

Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. While South Africa is one of the top countries to see … Read more

Walking Safari in the South African bush

Walking Safari in the African Bush

15 November 202112 May 2019 by Guest Author

There are many different ways to experience the beauty of the African bush. Safaris are one of the most popular reasons that tourists love to visit South Africa. Typically, a … Read more

Best wildlife experiences of the Garden Route

Best wildlife experiences of the Garden Route, Cape Town

24 January 20232 January 2019 by Margarita

In the course of my work, I had the good fortune of visiting South Africa for a month-long road trip. We spent the first part of the trip visiting various … Read more

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