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What NOT to wear on safari!
Especially if it's your first time on safari, you're probably wondering what you should wear. What's right - what's wrong? You want to 'fit in' yet look good at it. Let's see if we can dispel some of your anxieties.
Tick 5 top destinations off your bucket list on ONE spectacular safari
If you're looking for the ultimate African safari, there's a small (in African terms) triangle of safari heaven where Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet: Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools that will tick all the boxes.
Cape Town Dams Now At Almost 66%
Most heart-warming to see how Cape Town has bounced back from the edge of a drought disaster! Thanks to good recent rainfall, dam levels are now at 65,9%, up from last week's 65.3% - with more heavy rains forecast for the week ahead!
What is the Difference Between the Kruger National Park and the Private Reserves?
The definitive guide on the differences between the Kruger National Park and the adjacent Private Reserves.
Baby Animals - Is There A Quota On Cuteness?
Ever been lucky enough to see a herd of elephant on the move? Then you'll have noticed that the babies are snuck away safely between the adults. Sometimes, they hold onto the elephant's tail in front with their little trunks (more cuteness). But what is the story behind cuteness in animals - besides giving you some of the best once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography shots?
Singing in the Rain
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.
Enticing Namibia - Nothing Can Compare
A visit to Namibia could change you forever. There's something about its largely-uninhabited wide open spaces, fascinating people and cultures, vast distances, desert-adapted wildlife and arid, stark landscapes that touches your very soul.
Safety Tips for Tourists
In this handy blog post we list a number of safety tips for tourists, to minimise your chances of falling victim to crime while visiting South Africa. Updated in 2020.
Is it safe to travel to South Africa?
This remains one of the most common questions from people wanting to do an African safari. How safe is it really to travel to South Africa? We take a hard and honest look at this important question. Updated in 2020.
The best way to prevent malaria is NOT to get bitten. Here's how ...
When you're on safari in Africa, especially for the first time, it's good to take anti-malarial prophylaxis. But insect bites can be annoying and spoil an otherwise perfect holiday. Here's some great advice on how to prevent being bitten in the first place ...
Are White Rhinos Extinct?
Can I still see white rhinos in the wild? Following the sad news that the last male northern white rhino had died, leaving only two females, the northern white rhino is now virtually extinct. Some tourists have expressed concern that they will no longer be able to see white rhinos.
A Quick Look at South Africa's Land Reform Debate - How it Will Affect Tourists
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.