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Has Victoria Falls Dried Up?
Toward the end of 2019, a British journalist claimed that Victoria Falls was busy drying up due to climate change, and only a trickle of water was left. What is going on? Fake news, that's what is going on!
Custom Tailor-made Safari vs Scheduled Safari Package
Which one is better - booking a private, custom, tailor-made safari to meet your exact requirements, or joining a scheduled group tour or safari package with a fixed itinerary? Let's compare them.
The Masai Mara: Is it worth visiting outside of migration season?
The Masai Mara in Kenya is most famous for the annual wildebeest migration, which peaks around August and September. But is this reserve worth visiting outside of migration season, after the great herds have moved on?
Another Kruger Secret: The Manyeleti Game Reserve
The Manyeleti Game Reserve is one of the lesser known game reserves that form part of the greater Kruger Park. But how does the Manyeleti compare to its more famous neighbours like the Sabi Sand? Let's find out!
Advice from African Safari Addicts
Our consultants are passionate about African safaris. Any chance they get to explore national parks and game reserves anywhere on the continent, they grab with both hands. Here are some comments, tips and inspiration from our consultants, based on their own travels.
"Best Ever Kruger Tour"
"Best Ever Kruger Tour" - this is the title of just one of the many amazing reviews we've received from our guests on platforms like TripAdvisor. In this blog we share a couple of our favourite highlights with you from recent reviews left by guests. And we end off with a superbly edited music video by "Ham Fam".
If you do something wrong to my animals, I'll catch you!
Not to be messed with: Given the chance, women in Africa are proving that they have the courage and resolve to change the nature of conservation.
The Story of Duke the Tracking Dog
This is the story of Duke, the anti-poaching tracking dog who went missing in the Kruger National Park.
Zimbabwe Makes Headlines Again - Is it Safe To Visit?
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?
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!
