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Akagera National Park might be a new name for many – and it’s not even the size of London – but this pint-sized park packs a punch: it’s the biggest protected wetland in Central Africa and is the only viable savannah reserve in Rwanda. Go and see it before everyone else finds out!
There is a part of Zimbabwe where land meets water in a spectacular way: there’s the biggest man-made lake in the world – Lake Kariba – and on its southern shores lies Matusadona National Park.
You could say there are two sides to African safari travel. On the one hand, the famous places – the Kruger Park, the Serengeti, the Masai Mara, Victoria Falls; you know them, you may have travelled to them. And on the other hand, the destinations you may have heard of, or perhaps not at all…
South Africa’s Winelands lie in the valleys of the Western Cape’s magnificent mountains and are as diverse in character as the wines they offer. Climate, altitude and proximity to the ocean all play a part in producing not just fine wines but excellent food too.
If Uganda isn’t on your travel list yet, it should be. The country’s natural landscapes range from mountain rainforests to savannas, wetlands, crater lakes, and the mighty River Nile which results in a rich biodiversity.
Lying at the heart of Mozambique, Gorongosa name was once synonymous with abundant animals, and then tragically associated with their almost complete extinction. But after two decades of investment and dedicated management, Gorongosa NP is on the rebound…
If you’re coming to Cape Town, then the chances are that you’ll be planning to visit Table Mountain. Our experienced Table Mountain guide gives you all the information you’ll need about this iconic landmark.
Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park is one of those destinations that you have heard of but perhaps remain unsure about whether you should visit or not. How does it compare to the famous Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater, for example? Is it really worth adding a few days onto your safari?
Flat, open and full of Africa’s classic animals, Botswana is ideal country for helicopter safaris. Expect epic wildlife watching & easy access to hidden gems…
The safari seasons of Southern Africa and East Africa are not aligned, in the sense that peak season in, say, Botswana (mild, dry weather and amazing animals) is very different to that in Kenya or Rwanda, where it may be peak rainy season. Time to unpack East Africa’s safari seasons:
Endless plains are just part of the Serengeti landscape. It’s a big reserve – the size of Switzerland – with distinctly different regions, each with their own character and wildlife. And don’t forget that the much-anticipated wildebeest migration moves around these regions!
More and more travellers are taking advantage of Africa’s coastline and adding a marine aspect to their safari. And you needn’t even get your feet wet.
Think of Southern Africa’s safari year as a single entity, changing in character over the months, sometimes imperceptibly; other times dramatically.
Although the wildebeest migration is one of nature’s biggest, noisiest and most visually striking animal migrations, it is not necessarily easy to actually witness. The migration is strictly seasonal and moves across two countries…
A honeymoon safari. Somehow those two words fit together like “I do” and it’s no wonder that so many couples chose Africa for their romantic journey. Let’s find out with this guide to the choosing the best honeymoon safari in Africa.
What’s a non-stop safari destination? It’s a place that delivers great wildlife sightings not just on the scheduled morning and afternoon drives (you’d expect that) but also on the vehicle transfers to and from the lodge. Think of it as a third “free” game drive.
We’ve chosen our favourite safari lodge swimming pools, spread out across East and Southern Africa. If you are on safari in Green Season or – even warmer – the Amber Season – then by lunchtime you’ll be thankful you chose a lodge with a pool, but not just any old pool …
Our senses come alive when we visit Africa. So drop the smells and sounds of the modern world – traffic, phones, takeaway pizza – and prepare your five senses for an unforgettable journey… Time for a safari; time for a festival of the five senses.
Rhino-monitoring experiences are available all year round and you’ll have access to programmes that take you into the world of hands-on rhino conservation. Now you’ll be managing, monitoring and measuring sedated rhinos during veterinary procedures.
Wildlife conservation in Africa used to be a simple affair: fence off an area of land, keep the locals out, and charge foreign visitors to come and see the animals. But excluding local communities from their natural equity tends to increase the practises that work against conservation…
With all the travel advisories these days – don’t go here, be careful there – there’s one warning you never get: African Safaris May Be Addictive. Travel on an African safari for the first time and it might well be that you become hopelessly, irreversibly, even gladly, addicted to the continent.
If you thought going on safari by yourself was unusual, think again: solo safari travel now makes up some 10% of business for several operators. It’s a growing trend, and the safari industry has responded by making solo travel easier and more affordable than before.
“I recently took a trip to Zimbabwe to visit the Hwange, the largest reserve in the country, before stopping off at Matopos Hills and ending in Victoria Falls. Even allowing for the current drought, I had fantastic game viewing, including the sight of literally thousands of elephants.”
Travelling together with a 6-year-old on safari is a unique experience on its own but travelling with Kai is next level. He is an energetic boy with many interests, loves to be busy all the time and is passionate about nature.
Easy to combine with an African safari, Mauritius is a holiday destination famous for its beach activities as much as its golf, and as comfortable with honeymooners and couples as it is with families with children.
Pssst! Want to know a secret? Southern Africa’s Amber Season has some of the year’s best game viewing & wildlife photography. We recommended it for experienced safari travellers looking for a new aspect to a safari.
Multi-generational safari travel is on the rise: grandparents, parents and children are now enjoying a proper African safari together. But in Zambia’s South Luangwa it’s best to be a teenager – find out why…
As seasoned safari-goers, my husband Erik and I thought we knew what to expect, but watching our two little adventurers, aged six and eight, discover the wonders of South Africa’s wildlife for the very first time was something truly special.
Everyone knows how wonderful Lake Malawi is but that’s just the start of what the friendly heart of Africa has to offer. There are wildlife reserves to explore and cultural tastes to sample – but first, let’s start with the lake.
Our trip was magical, memorable and soulful! We were treated to many incredible sightings and amazing hospitality at all the lodges. One never wants to leave as you form a bond with your guide and tracker and the lovely butlers that serve you.
Close to Cape Town, Hermanus is famous for its whale watching but that’s just the start of that this town has to offer. Bring hiking boots, a camera, binoculars and a taste for fine food and wine. Got children? Even better: I hope they like penguins. Let’s see what Hermanus has to offer.
With a promise of sunshine, flip-flops and short sleeves every day, Mozambique is the ultimate beach retreat where visitors can do as much or as little as they want. It is an ideal destination for those seeking to relax after a busy safari adventure.
Home to 10% of the world’s flowering plant species, the Cape’s Flowers in South Africa send their luxuriant flora into a dazzling climax. To see the best displays, more wildlife (and fewer crowds) then two destinations stand out above all the others…
Mana Pools appears on the map as a lumpy rectangle running southwards from the Zambezi River. It’s one of Zimbabwe’s best big game destinations and most diverse national parks and is marked by distinct seasons. Find out where and when to go…
Thinking about Ethiopia as your next travel destination? Travellers to Ethiopia fall into two broad groups: those coming for the country’s extraordinary human culture, and those with an eye for rare and endemic wildlife.
Although we currently don’t sell this destination, we would like to share about our client’s scenic journey through remote and rugged landscapes, baobab trees and semi-nomadic villages where traditional Malagasy life unfolds.
This small national park is somewhat hard to define when compared to the country’s other safari destinations such as Hwange and Mana Pools. Striking a balance between a safari & a hiking/biking destination, Matobo is also one of the best places for a rhino encounter…
I highly recommend considering Zambia and Malawi for your next African safari. Take it from me: you can expect remote and pristine wildlife areas without the crowds plus amazing cuisine, exceptional guiding, and friendly locals along the way.
Never think it’s too early to take kids on safari; Jano was only three when we took him on safari the first time. But eight is a suitable age to push the envelope a little: it was time to take him to Botswana.
Okay, so you know it’s a kind of canoe, and you watch wildlife from it, but hang on: a canoe needs water, and … uhm … doesn’t that mean hippos and crocodiles? What’s a mokoro made from? And exactly who is paddling this thing?
Ask most travellers to Rwanda why they are going there, and the answer is usually: “To trek for gorillas!”. But more and more visitors to Rwanda arrive not just for the gorillas but for a wide range of other safari activities – many of which you’d expect, and some you wouldn’t…
When it comes to selecting a guide for your Mount Kilimanjaro hike, cost often plays a significant role, but it’s not the only factor to consider. Some operators distinguish themselves by offering exceptional service that goes beyond the norm.
How to create such an experience? Easy: we’ve grouped our best honeymoon destinations by region – Southern Africa and East Africa – which means you can mix and match destinations within each region to build your perfect itinerary.
You have to admit it: the combination of an African safari and the Seychelles is pretty hard to beat. And because there are flights to the Seychelles from either East Africa or Southern Africa, the classic African experiences are all available to you!
Whether you are a newly-wed or a parent planning a safari with kids under 12, here’s some advice for choosing your African Safari Lodge or Camp. Although many accommodations claim to cater to both kinds of travellers, there are certainly those more suited for one rather than the other.
Combine Tanzania’s classic destinations the Serengeti & Zanzibar with Ruaha National Park for a truly diverse experience. The secret behind Ruaha’s bio-diversity lies in the fact that it sits – ecologically – between East and Southern Africa, bringing together two main habitats.
The region of Victoria Falls is a victim of its own success but you can help solve the plastic crisis by making a real difference on safari. It won’t cost much more than a coffee & a sandwich. Find out more!
Connect with Africa on a walking safari combined with game drives in private Big Five reserves – what’s not to like? Walking safaris are considered best in the dry winter season but don’t discount the possibility of walking safaris in the summer months…
Multi-day walking safaris can now be experienced also in Kenya and, to make sure that you don’t miss out on any of Kenya’s famously good game viewing, they combine with traditional wildlife watching from a vehicle. It’s not too facile to say you get the best of both worlds.
Visitors to South Africa often ask me what the country’s national dish is. It’s a tricky question because it depends who you ask. The melting pot of South African ethnicity is reflected – how else? – in the food and drink of its people.
… I’ll never forget seeing Hwange elephant-hunting lions, yes, lions that hunt elephants; the carcasses left behind were evidence of the fierce battle. If you want to see nature act naturally, then this is the place to do it.
A private nature reserve set in the midst of a large conservation area contiguous with the Kruger National Park, Klaserie is able to offer a wide range of safari experiences and it is more competitively priced than some of its neighbouring private reserves…
Rising in central Africa, the Zambezi is home to or near several of the continent’s most iconic destinations – Victoria Falls, Chobe River, Lake Kariba – and offers the fullest range of safari activities: drives, walks, flights, river cruises – plus white-water rafting and canoe adventures.
Cottar’s Camp has been in the family for a hundred years and the spirit of the Golden Age of Safari – Hemingway, Blixen et al – lives on. Treat yourself Cottar’s 1920, set in an exclusive-use reserve, offers a private Masai Mara experience for both couples & families.
Choosing a lodge for your family safari needs a bit of consideration. Phew, where to start? Although family lodges are big on activities for children as well as for their parents, there are different experiences on offer.
We sent two of our Safari Experts – Karina and Vaneshree – to check out Victoria Falls activities. Most visitors to Victoria Falls spend only a couple of days there so it’s good to know what you should be booking before you go.
Add Wildwaters to your East Africa Safari and gorilla trek. Wildwaters Lodge lies on a private island mid-stream within the mighty River Nile in Uganda and offers a unique white-water experience but also…
Kim’s 15-day safari exploring the Jewel of Africa took her from the northern fringes of the Kalahari Desert to the breath-taking spectacle of Victoria Falls with stops at the Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta and the Chobe River along the way.
The big thing about a Chobe River Safari is that it’s one of the most seasonally-affected destinations in Botswana. Rain is the most important factor, or more precisely, the lack of it. But peak season brings other aspects to the experience – not all advantageous to the traveller.
Here they come. Wildebeest. Hundreds, then thousands of them, streaming across a golden grassland. But this is not the Serengeti…
It’s one of the most-asked questions in African travel and a tricky one. Africa’s tallest two mountains can be hiked to their summits but they are quite different in experience, cost and logistics.
Set in an exclusive-use wildlife concession, Shinde Footsteps sits under forest trees next to a hippo-filled lagoon: it couldn’t be more Okavango Delta if it tried. And the camp’s position in a private reserve gives it advantages over a similar location in a national park…
Ilona’s Botswana educational trip was truly special, from the warm-hearted locals and amazing wildlife to conversations around the campfire and breath-taking sunsets – she cannot wait for her next adventure!
You can visit the Kalahari and view its wildlife in several countries – notably Botswana – but if you are looking for the purest distillation of the Kalahari experience, then South Africa’s Tswalu Reserve stands head and shoulders above everyone else.
Family safaris to Africa are becoming more and more popular because they are becoming easier and easier to do. Now you can explore the wildest places from the comfort of a camp that has been designed for families and one of the best places to experience this is Botswana’s Okavango.
Cape Town’s best nature and wildlife tours are easy to do on a self-drive holiday. But if you want to go birding at the best spot in town, or you’d like explore low-tide rock pools and learn about the plants that cover the mountains then you’re going to need a specialist guide.
Combining Shipwreck Lodge with a stay at Hoanib Valley Camp, allowed us to enjoy a one-of-a-kind self-drive activity through the interior of the Skeleton Coast with a transfer vehicle driving ahead of us…
If you’re aiming to get the most out of your African safari experience or if you want to visit the best, most wildlife-rich destinations – then you’ll need to buckle up and spend some time in the sky.
It’s probably something that’s come up in your research: some lodges and safaris take place in National Parks while others make us of Private Reserves or Concessions. So what’s the difference?
New Year’s Eve safaris deliver a unique experience: the weather is warm and the sun bright during the southern summer. Africa’s wildlife reserves are lush and green and on the coast, beaches bustle with holiday activity and Africa’s most-loved city – Cape Town.
Planning your first safari can be daunting. There’s the question of what to wear, what to bring and what to expect. And it gets more confusing when people start using familiar words in unfamiliar ways: what can you look forward to on a bush breakfast, for example?
There are different regions to Etosha National Park – its famous pan is only a quarter of its area – and these regions each have a character. You’ll need to decide about your accommodation: private lodges, state-run safari camps or camping facilities. Oh, and there’s a rainy season too.
Every safari lodge in Africa has a view but there are views and there are views. The one from your kitchen window compared to the one from the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, for example. And the view from a safari lodge can tell you a lot, not just about the landscape but the experience too.
I’ve often wondered about the Cape Town/Kruger Park combination with kids: does it really work as well as everyone says it does? Is it easy to do – really – with young children? Is there enough to do and see? How many hours do I have to spend driving?
Read all about the Kohrs family safari in the northern part of South Africa. They had such an
amazing time together and created lifelong memories. Follow the link to the blog where you’ll also see more photos and a video.
Well, if you are planning a safari in Africa and want to combine it with a beach holiday then you no longer need fly all the way to the Seychelles – it’s lying on the Mozambique mainland. Set on a tropical peninsula, Coral Lodge lies on pristine beaches surrounded by the balmy Indian Ocean.
Anyone planning an African safari can be forgiven for equating ‘peak season’ with ‘the most expensive season’. And while there’s no getting around the fact that you’ll be paying the year’s top price for a lodge or a safari in peak season, it’s worth considering why.
On a continent known for its aridity, Africa’s rivers carry a great deal of currency. And the animals know it too: name any great wildlife reserve in Africa and you’ll find a teeming river at its heart. What could be better for a safari?
With a quarter of the world’s 10 000 bird species either living on or migrating to the continent, it’s fair to say that Africa is a birding destination par excellence. From the world’s biggest bird – the ostrich – to some of its most familiar – flamingos, hornbills and parrots.
A safari shoulder season is essentially the time between peak and low season. And since the shoulder season edges both peak and low, it carries with it aspects of each. For example, you should see better wildlife during a shoulder season than a low season…
It’s the age-old question: how do you experience cultural activities on an African safari? How to do it in a way that delivers genuine, non-intrusive cultural experiences without resorting to stereotype? Or indeed exploitation?
No-one does sun, safari and scuba better than Africa – even in the continent’s cooler, drier months of June, July and August, which makes it a great destination for that vacation this year. These three months also see some of the best game viewing across Africa…
Do it differently & go on a houseboat safari: great wildlife, birding & fishing on Africa’s rivers or the Indian Ocean. If you’re the sort of safari traveller who likes a 24-hour safari experience, then a houseboat safari in Africa is going to be your kind of thing.
“To get lost is to learn the way.” Vaneshree and her husband had the privilege of an unforgettable week away in the Kruger National Park and this African proverb perfectly describes the start of their self-drive safari adventure.
Of all the natural wonders that lie in wait for visitors at Victoria Falls, surely a lunar rainbow is the least expected. By the light of the monthly full moon, the misty spray of the waterfall reveals an arc of light, as surely as sunshine produces a rainbow on rainy days.
The first thing to note about Southern African desert safaris is that they are probably not what you might have in your mind’s eye. Find out more with the experts!
Victoria Falls sits at the centre of many African safaris and expectations of visitors are high. This Natural World Wonder has distinct high and low levels of water depending on the time of year, which then influence the rest of your safari activities there…
Safari guide training is gaining popularity as an alternative to a traditional safari. Instead of sitting in the back of a 4X4 and listening to all the information, travellers are now immersing themselves in experience by learning, training and practicing how to become professional safari guides.
Much of your African safari is enjoyed from a vehicle so why not diversify your experience by swopping four wheels for two. Bicycle safaris are fast becoming a feature of activities offered across Africa and deliver a different perspective to the environment.
Our team travelled to East Africa to explore and learn. To make sure our travel recommendations are as good as we say they are. During October Marleen explored Kenya; starting at the famous Masai Mara and more north to the Lewa and Ol Pejeta conservancies.
Train travel is truly about the journey. Step aboard and the experience begins: you’ll enjoy top service, fine dining and great South African wine plus all the fineries of luxury travel like air-conditioned suites and room service.
In serious bird watching circles, the Shoebill Stork (Balaeniceps rex) is known as a ‘Mega Tick’ or even a ‘Lifer’, conveying the magnitude of such a sighting on one’s life list of recorded species. Birds like these are hard to find: they are rare – the Shoebill is listed as Endangered.
“Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all” – Brian Jackman. And would only add: “The only antidote is to go back on safari again and again.” So this time Sabrina and her husband ventured to East Africa, specifically to Southern Tanzania and Zanzibar.
The timing of the best African marathons, held in iconic destinations from Cape Town to Mount Kilimanjaro, coincides nicely with some safari highlights across both East and Southern Africa, so it makes a lot of sense to combine your African marathon with a safari.
If you’ve done Botswana in the peak season, or you are a nature photographer, or a birder or if you just want to see something that will surprise you, then Go Low.
Africa’s Green Seasons are synonymous with some of the year’s most exciting wildlife events – great migrations of antelope and zebra, the mass birthing of animals, the appearance of migrant birds, and the enrichment of the landscape with colour and form.
As the savannah landscapes dry up across Southern Africa, the opposite is happening in the South Africa’s Western Cape: colourful sunbirds and sugarbirds take advantage of bright flowering winter-aloes and the ocean welcomes the southern right whales, migrating from the Antarctic to the Cape.
Who would think that Africa’s second biggest zebra migration happens in the Kalahari Desert? In fact, if you want to see zebra herds rivalled only by those of East Africa’s mighty migration – then you need to go to Botswana’s Kalahari Desert.
Where does the traveller look for a more off-the-beaten-path safari experience? Those who want something a bit different, perhaps unique, and definitely without any crowds… Let’s open Zambia’s natural treasure box and find those hidden gems.
Many African destinations sell themselves as a safari and beach combination but few do it with such scale and authenticity as Tanzania and Zanzibar. Let’s take a closer look at Zanzibar Island. It is actually the biggest island in the Zanzibar Archipelago…
So here’s the dilemma: you are planning an African safari and want a bit of adventure and a lot of wildlife. But you’d also like to reduce your impact on the environment you are visiting. And it wouldn’t hurt to have a comfortable bed and good food too…
Gonarezhou is the second biggest national park in Zimbabwe but chances are you’ve never heard of it. It’s a wildlife reserve with all the animals you’d expect – elephants, lions, hippo, buffalo – but it’s also the place where a revolution in conservation was born.
As sure as wine and cheese go together, the Cape Winelands is a destination that combines naturally with two wheels. After all, if you are there to taste wine then you certainly don’t want to be driving a car and it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to put in a little exercise too.
Lying on Madagascar’s north-eastern coast, Masoala is a World Heritage Site and protects the greatest area of lowland rainforest in the country as well as mangrove swamps and coral reefs. At the heart of it is Masoala Forest Lodge…
It may be stating the obvious but your Safari experience depends to a large degree on the quality of your guides. Of course there are great guides all across Africa but if you are looking for the most experienced and the most highly trained, then look no further than the guides of Zimbabwe.
Horseback safaris offer you the chance to ride alongside antelope, zebra and giraffe instead of disturbing them. It’s a great way to see birds and small animals going about their business as well as the African heavyweights – elephant, buffalo and rhino – in a natural, relaxed setting.
Photography hides are changing the face of an African safari. Available at a few select lodges, they provide the wildlife photographer – beginner or professional – with the perfect foil to traditional game drives and walks. Photographic hides are all about letting the wildlife come to you…
Sleep under a canopy of stars and wake up to simplicity: a basin of hot water and fresh coffee. The rising African sun floods the landscape with golden light, and your guide and vehicle are ready for the new day’s adventure.
Africa’s Big Five are easy to find if you go to the right places. Not so the Small Five – creatures that require a slower pace and a keener eye to spot. You will, however, have an easier time ticking off the members of Africa’s Ugly Five, animals that perhaps only their mother could love…
The Congo. No other destination in Africa has a greater name-resonance. A land of rainforest, rivers & swamps, thunderstorms & heat. And a place of astonishing wildlife: monkeys, forest elephants & buffalo as well as gorillas & pangolins and the extraordinary bongo antelope.
They say everyone is a photographer these days, thanks to hi-tech digital cameras and online editing tools. But good cameras and the lenses suitable for wildlife photography can be ferociously expensive. Make it easy on yourself with one of Africa’s photographic safaris.
How do you decide in which season to go on safari? There are seasonal events such as wildlife migrations and then there are different climatic periods, typically a dry season and a wet season, but some destinations even have two wet seasons! Our knowledgeable team comes to the rescue!
If you’re planning a safari to Botswana’s Okavango Delta, then it’s a good idea to understand how it works. This way you can safely set your expectations concerning the wildlife you may see or the activities you will be able to do…
We go on safari to see wildlife during the day but Africa’s main show is at night. Elevate your safari experience with a night in a Star bed; they are available only at certain lodges across Africa but we’ve made it easy for you with our choice of Africa’s Top 10 star beds right here.
Many safari travellers visit both East and Southern Africa but not many have done it confined to a wheelchair. But Tineke Dirks from the Netherlands has, and is happy to prove that it is completely possible.
Sure there are safari lodges in the Kalahari but what about really sleeping out? As in under the stars. And what stars there are. The area is called the Makgadikgadi Pans (try Ma-ghadi-ghadi as the pronunciation). There are two salt pans, and they are surrounded by classic Kalahari savannah…
Safari Online’s Top 5 luxurious beach holidays in Mozambique: we’ve seen them for ourselves and rate them as much for their comfort and cuisine as the range of activities that they offer. Pop on a sun hat and have a look for yourself.
Botswana’s Tsodilo Hills are more than just a geological oddity. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, this is a place of deep spiritual and cultural significance for the indigenous San (Bushman) people and they have left behind a great treasure. Not gold or silver, but art…
A Botswana multi-generational family safari is one long remembered. Big cats at dawn; elephants at the waterhole; sunset drinks on the river – your family will be talking about this holiday for years to come.
One of the fastest growing travel trends in Southern Africa is for exclusive use safari camps, for an unbeatable safari experience for families with children & groups of friends. Fully serviced and very comfortable, these camps are found across Botswana, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Whether it’s the Kruger or Kenya, an African safari usually carries a risk of malaria. And while the risk of contracting malaria on safari is generally very low, a South Africa malaria-free safari is your chance to visit genuine Big 5 reserves with no risk of malaria at all.
Southern Right whales visiting the coastline of South Africa’s Western Cape have been recorded in a recent aerial survey & the results not only give us an idea about how many there are but also where they are most easily seen. And it’s all pointing to one place.
From 21st to 29th August 2021, our travel-specialist Karina traveled to Botswana and its top safari regions: Central Kalahari, Magkadigkadi, Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe’s Savuti and River. We do regular site inspections to ensure our travel recommendations are as good as we say they are.
Deciding which safari camp to visit in Botswana’s Okavango Delta is not always easy: do you go to a water camp or a land camp? At Shinde you get both: year-round water activities plus day & night game drives in wildlife-rich private reserve.
A unique rhino experience gives you the chance to play your part in their continued survival. Malaria-free Marataba is offering a unique Rhino Conservation Week, split into two experiences of three nights each. See when…
Kubu Island is simply one of those amazing places for landscape and astrophotography. I have quite an obsession with astrophotography and “shooting” the stars at Kubu has long been on my bucket list. Due to the remote location of Kubu, there is hardly any light pollution.
Planning a safari to East Africa as a group of friends or intergenerational family? What about a safari that runs to your own schedule? You’ll get private guides and vehicles plus an entire safari camp to yourselves, complete with chef, housekeeping staff and child minders if you need them.
You’d expect such a well-loved family holiday destination to have plenty of things to see and do, and you’d be right. Set in a malaria-free landscape of sandy beaches and rolling mountain ranges, Garden Route family activities range from whale watching and interactions with friendly elephants.
South Africa’s leading holiday destination, Cape Town’s unique location means a truly amazing range of activities for families. It’s a city where you can walk on mountains, play on beaches and enjoy wildlife, adventure and cultural tours.
Table Mountain, Victoria Falls, gorilla trekking and the Serengeti Migration – if Africa doesn’t hold the record for most bucket-list destinations in one continent then it surely lays claim to the most spectacular and unique ones. Check your Africa bucket list with ours and see if you agree!
First the good news: malaria in South Africa is restricted to a very small area of the country and is seasonally driven. In fact, you can enjoy a South Africa safari and avoid malaria entirely: there are many malaria-free reserves across the country which offer excellent Big 5 game viewing.
The Kohrs family share their thoughts on their safari experience at the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. Travelling with their two children aged 2 and 4, they had a fantastic time: find out about the lodges they visited, what made their stay excellent and what to consider when travelling on safari with kids.
Whether you’re bringing toddlers or teenagers, the range of children’s activities in Victoria Falls makes it the perfect destination for a family safari. These activities are professionally run, age-appropriate and create life-long memories.
A safari to Botswana’s Okavango Delta with children promises to be a memorable family holiday. An unspoilt landscape of lazy lagoons and grazing grasslands, the Okavango Delta is home to abundant wildlife ranging from elephants and big cats to monkeys and mongooses.
Planning a Botswana family safari & need to know about malaria? Read about reducing the malaria risk for children here. Botswana is a country mostly free of nasty diseases and natural disasters but there is a malaria risk for children and adults.
Travelling to Botswana with teens gives you the widest range of destinations for a family safari. And compared to travelling with younger children, you’ll also have a larger window of opportunity to travel.
Families travelling to Botswana with children aged six plus will find it easier than those with very young children: there are more destinations to choose from, more accommodation options and more time in the year in which to travel.
Travelling to Botswana with toddlers and babies on safari may seem a daunting prospect but with a bit of planning it is much easier than you think. For a safe and rewarding Botswana safari with activities for the whole family, it’s simply a question of when you go and where you go.
Botswana is a country full of big wild animals and remote destinations; the first question I was asked as a guide by concerned parents was – naturally – is Botswana safe for children? Yet it is a country that has been safely delivering family safaris for decades.
One of the major attractions of a Botswana family safari is the range of activities on offer, especially in private concessions. You’ll enjoy day and night game drives as well as fishing trips, guided walks, motor-boating and adventures by mokoro…
Since you’ll be spending much of your time sitting in one, it pays to know what kind of vehicle you can expect on your East Africa safari. Rugged and with four-wheel drive obviously, but what about ease of viewing and comfort?
Thrills beyond those you could imagine, luxurious accommodation out in the wild, and experiences that cannot rivalled… those are the ingredients for the perfect honeymoon. And you will undoubtedly find all of that with a Tanzania and Kenya honeymoon safari.
In this blog, we’ll be highlighting some of the most exciting and gorgeous destinations for honeymooners. And the best part is that you’ll find that there are many honeymoon specials reserved for newlyweds. So, if you’re wanting to know where to honeymoon in Africa, read on.
Experience Chobe Ballooning, in one of Africa’s great wilderness destinations, epitomises the very best of game viewing, flying over a vast concession known as the Seloko Plains in the Chobe Region of Botswana. It’s the ideal opportunity for us to share with our guests the wonders of the Chobe Region from a completely different perspective.
Okavango Delta activities are a range of motorised and non-motorised excursions, all of which are led by professional guides. A lodge’s location will dictate what activities it offers. Camps based on permanent water focus on water activities while those in drier areas specialise in game drives.
I traveled to Kenya from the 20th June to the 30th June 2019 and explored the three top safari regions in Kenya. The regions that where included on my Kenya Safari tour were the Amboseli NP, Laikipia region and the Masai Mara Reserve.
Hiking trails criss-cross the peninsula and include the most iconic destinations: Table Mountain of course, but also Lion’s Head, Cape Point and – beyond Cape Town – the Cape Winelands and Whale Route. Different kinds of hikes too: half-day and full-day hiking; easy, moderate or challenging hikes; and walks focussed on wildlife or bird watching.
Experience Okavango Delta Ballooning, in one of Africa’s great wilderness destinations, epitomises the very best of game viewing, flying over a landscape flooded with water and winding channels, dotted with islands, and combined with large expanses of woodland forests. This age old ballooning adventure explores the Okavango Delta in a completely unique way offering a […]
If you’re planning to travel to Africa, then it pays to know what happens where and when. A continent of dazzling diversity, Africa is a destination where each month delivers something special; the trick is to match your month of travel with the best experience at that time. Use our African Travel Calendar – a month by month guide.
The Livingstone Island tour is offered 5 times on a daily basis. A twin-engine boat will take you on a thrilling journey through the fast-moving channels of the Zambezi River. On the island you will be given a guided tour, learning about its history from ancient times when it served as a sacrificial site to the present day and its World Heritage status.
Providing a unique river-based experience, a Botswana houseboat safari is ideal for discerning safari travellers and those in search of a more intimate and unusual approach to a safari. Usually a chef, guide and housekeeper ensure guests want for nothing, and the focus in on a personalised stay. Guests aboard a Botswana Houseboat can look forward to plenty of rest and relaxation.
Mahale Chimp Trekking in Tanzania is a lifetime experience. The Mahale Mountains which are home to the world’s largest known population of chimpanzees, with approximately 1000 individuals inhabiting the national park. Once you’ve found the Mahale Chimps you’ll have 1 hour to hang out with them and watch as they play, groom and forage on the floor around you.
The group of 16 Rubondo Island chimpanzees who were originally rescued and introduced onto the island were raised in European zoos. Many of the safari guests wonder how the chimps arrived on the island in the first place.
Magnificently panoramic and packed with wildlife, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations and perhaps the easiest place in Africa to see the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. But you need to make a decision about where to stay. Ngorongoro accommodation is neatly divided into two groups: […]
If you’ve ever wondered why nearly two million wildebeest put themselves through the ordeal of the migration every year, then the Serengeti calving season will show you why. The southern plains of the Serengeti turn green after the November rains and fresh grazing is just what the wildebeest need for their energy-demanding calving season: several hundred […]
It is early July in the northern Serengeti and the first few wildebeest are arriving at the banks of the Mara and Grumeti Rivers. More wildebeest quickly pile up behind them, shuffling nervously and peering closely at the murky brown water. None of them enters the river yet. Having eaten their way across the Serengeti […]
These are the only camps in the Lower Zambezi Valley to offer a location quite like that of these Islands. Set up on two private islands in the Lower Zambezi the Fly Camping Safari experience is a back to nature wilderness adventure. Game viewing is totally flexible but is primarily on foot or on the canoes; Game Drives, Boat Cruises, […]
We have been to Africa for 24 of the last 27 years so know a bit about what is involved. Walter has arranged the details for the last couple of years, and has done a superb job. He is always quick to respond and comes up with answers immediately……..no evasive tactics, always head-on!
Our mom grew up in Central and South Africa so we had visited the continent many times. My sister and I wanted to take our teens and husbands to Africa to experience the magic. We had a limited budget but big and specific expectations and by some miracle Walter was able to manage both.
Would highly recommend. Safari online asked questions when booking and were efficient and knew exactly what we were looking for in terms of accommodation and animals were wanted to see. Gave advice on a few little extras with no pressure, which we did and am very grateful which make trip even more exciting. Would definitely recommend booking with them.
Our experience with Safari Online was excellent. After becoming very frustrated trying to search for a safari destination on our own, we turned to Karina for help and she was a lifesaver. We had an amazing safari adventure at the lodge–the experience of a lifetime–and are so grateful for her help. We literally couldn’t have done it without her!
Safari Online have been nothing but professional and incredible from the time we made our first enquiry to the last day of our stunning holiday. Nothing was too much trouble for Walter. We are now starting to plan our next family Safari for 2019. Guess who we will be booking with??? Safari Online we hope you are ready!!!!!
Communication was excellent – I asked A LOT of questions and did a ton of research myself and Walter was extremely patient with me and very responsive. he was straight forward and extremely professional. Tour itself was excellent – an incredible experience and one never to be forgotten. Everything was spot on.
Our 28-day itinerary took us to South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. A magnificent and unforgettable adventure. Everything ran smoothly and efficiently from the flights, transfers, rides, connections, etc. Absolutely wonderful! Can’t thank them enough!
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