Safari travel is influenced by changing regulations, conservation developments, and broader regional events. This section covers relevant updates that may affect your trip, from travel requirements to destination-specific developments.
Where necessary, we explain what these changes mean in practical terms, so you can make informed decisions without unnecessary concern.
Is it safe to travel? Or should we cancel or postpone our trip? These are common questions from guests about an upcoming trip, particularly at times of uncertainty or following an unpleasant incident. Two recent incidents got me thinking about my approach to life and travel, and how different people respond to risk.
Forbes has named Zimbabwe the number one destination to visit in the world for 2025 — and we couldn't agree more. From Victoria Falls to Hwange's wild heart, discover why this extraordinary country continues to inspire travellers and our own Wild Wings team alike.
We're thrilled to share that Wild Wings Safaris has won the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2025—placing us in the top 10% of experiences worldwide. This recognition belongs as much to our wonderful guests as it does to our dedicated team.
Should travellers to Africa be concerned about mpox? The latest mpox outbreak in Africa has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO. Let's take a look at the facts and why tourists don't need to reconsider their travel plans.
South Africa's electricity shortage has some travellers wondering: Will my trip be affected by rolling blackouts? How are tourists affected by loadshedding (planned power cuts)? It's a question we field often lately, so let's take a look at South Africa's electricity crisis and how it affects safari travel.
It's official! Face masks are gone and Covid-19 border checks have been dropped in South Africa with immediate effect. Visitors to South Africa are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test. What more is there to say, except: "See you soon on safari in South Africa!"
Wild Wings Safaris currently features on SafariBookings' Top Rated Safari Tour Operators in South Africa list! A huge thank you to our safari guests who give such wonderful feedback about their safari experience. Of 3,734 safari tour operators listed on SafariBookings and based on 66,918 user reviews, we are super proud of our 6th place ranking.
Wild Wings Safaris has won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence every year since these awards were started. We have won the Hall of Fame Award twice, and we are proud to have once again received recognition from the TripAdvisor community.
Toward the end of 2019, a British journalist claimed that Victoria Falls was drying up due to climate change, showing only a trickle of water left. What's going on? Fake news, that's what's going on!
Astronomical fuel price increases sparked a series of protests that quickly turned ugly. But what is the situation in Zimbabwe and is it cause for alarm, especially for tourists planning to visit this spectacular country?
Just a few months ago, Cape Town was in the grips of the worst drought in history. But thanks to substantial and very welcome recent rains, the future is giving locals much to sing about.
There has been a great deal about South Africa's land reform policies in the international media. As with any sensitive, emotive issue, there are some out-the-park claims by extreme political groups, both left and right. But what is the crux and what do tourists have to do with it all? Let's try and consider the facts.
Latest update: The City of Cape Town's dreaded #DayZero (when the dams fall below 13.5% and taps would be turned off in all but essential areas) has been pushed back again to 9 July 2018, by which time the winter rains should have started.
Update on the South African regulations that affect families travelling with children. Are unabridged birth certificates still needed?
South Africans are hanging their heads in shame and dismay again following reports of renewed outbreaks of xenophobic violence in certain parts of the country. But does this affect tourists? Is South Africa still safe to visit?
With this educational scholarship to a top private school in George on South Africa's scenic Garden Route, the world is Khanya’s oyster. And all this has been made possible by the generous donations we have received from guests, friends, families and fellowship groups.
Wild Wings Safaris was one of the first tour operators in South Africa to offer a 100% refund with no cancellation penalties in the highly unlikely event of the Ebola outbreak spreading to South Africa. Many others are now doing the same. Why are we so confident?
Mention Ebola and Africa in the same sentence, and immediately tour operators have to deal with a certain level of panic among some travellers, particularly those with a limited grasp of geography. But we're going to Africa and there's an Ebola outbreak in Africa! We have to cancel our trip! Allow us to put you at ease.
The Wild Wings Blog is here! And it's not just another blog. In time, you can expect this blog to be a place of lively discussion, interesting facts and opinions, great tips and handy information about African safaris, destinations, conservation and other issues related to African travel. So please subscribe and jump into the discussion by posting your comments below.
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