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Kruger National Park vs Private Game Reserves – Which Safari is Best?
Choosing between a Kruger National Park safari and a private game reserve safari? Each offers a unique experience, and the best choice depends on your travel style, budget, and expectations. In this updated guide, we compare the differences—game drives, wildlife, accommodation, costs, and more—so you can make an informed decision. If you can't decide, we also explore why a combo safari might be the best option for the ultimate Kruger experience.
Baby Animals - Is There A Quota On Cuteness?
Ever been lucky enough to see a herd of elephants 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.
Travel Safety Tips for South Africa: How to Stay Safe and Aware
South Africa is a breathtaking destination, but like any other, it's wise to follow a few safety tips. The majority of travellers experience no incidents, and with the right precautions, you can enjoy a safe, memorable journey. [Updated November 2024]
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 August 2023.
The Best Way to Prevent Malaria on Safari: How to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Planning a safari in a malaria-risk area? While malaria is a serious but preventable disease, the risk for travellers is low with the right precautions. This blog covers the best ways to prevent mosquito bites—your first line of defence against malaria—so you can enjoy your safari with confidence.
Are White Rhinos Extinct?
Can I still see white rhinos in the wild? Following the sad news of the death of the last male northern white rhino in 2018, leaving only two females, the northern white rhino is now virtually extinct. Some tourists continue to express concern that they will no longer be able to see white rhinos in the wild.
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.
Cape Town Open For Business!
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.
Best Time to Visit Kruger National Park? The Secret Month Revealed!
Most safari guides will tell you that the best time to visit Kruger National Park is during the dry season (June to September). And while that's mostly true, there's a little-known secret among Kruger enthusiasts.
Sizing Up - 5 Days of Pure Kruger vs Kruger/Private Reserve Combo
We're often asked which is the best option to go for - uninterrupted Kruger Magic (Kruger National Park is the jewel of Southern Africa's national parks) - or absolute luxury at a private safari lodge at one of the reserves adjoining Kruger? Well, let's look at some of the finer points ...
