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7 Great Ways to Get the Best Wildlife Viewing Experience
So you've finally made it. Tickets booked, safari itinerary done and dusted. Counting the days … but how will you enjoy the actual game viewing experience?
Kruger National Park vs. Sabi Sand Game Reserve – Which Safari is Best?
Which is better – a safari in the Kruger National Park or the Sabi Sand Game Reserve? What are the key differences, and which option offers the best experience? Having done both many times, I'll break down the pros and cons of each. Kruger National Park offers vast landscapes, diverse wildlife, and affordability, while Sabi Sand Game Reserve is known for luxury, exclusivity, and exceptional Big Five sightings. Let's take a closer look – and explore why a Kruger Combo Safari might be the ultimate way to experience the best of both worlds.
Victoria Falls - Zambia side or Zimbabwe side?
Victoria Falls – or " The Smoke that Thunders," as the locals call it – is one of Africa's most iconic and spectacular destinations. Straddling the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia, this mighty waterfall leaves many travellers asking: which side should you visit? Let's explore the pros and cons.
Is it all right to be white?
Wildlife photographer, Christy Strever, was on her way through the Timbavati Private Game Reserve when she spotted a troop of vervet monkeys playing in the road. Stopping to watch their cute, humanlike antics, she was totally awestruck to see a snow-white monkey shoot out from the bushes, chasing its playmate.
How to avoid the 10 most common safari 'mistakes'
An African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience - that you'll repeat again and again if everything goes according to plan. But not being aware of some of the common pitfalls can leave you with a very bad taste in your mouth, and an even sorrier pocket.
Top 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Kruger National Park
Think you know Kruger? South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is world-famous for Big 5 sightings and epic safaris—but there's more to this wilderness than meets the eye. Discover 10 surprising facts about Kruger that even seasoned safari-goers might not know, from its staggering size and biodiversity to its ancient history and vital conservation work.
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