Few wildlife encounters are as powerful or more moving as meeting the brown-eyed gaze of a mountain gorilla. But if you’re planning a trek, the big question is often: Rwanda or Uganda? Both...

I have written a few articles on safari pricing about some of the main countries we sell. But it’s probably the hardest to estimate a typical South Africa safari cost. However I am up for the...

Worried about malaria on safari? You’re not alone—and it’s a valid question. But let’s take a closer look at the facts and put those fears into perspective. The safari industry blithely...

Two Popular towns on the Garden Route – Which one is the best? Many of our clients visiting the Garden Route like to stay at two different places along the way. It is, however, rather unwise to...

Sabi Sands or the Timbavati? How do you choose? I’ve done what my English teacher always banged on about. I’ve written the article before writing this introduction. And what have I realised? That...

So you want to go to Botswana, but what does a Botswana safari cost? Botswana is one of the most expensive safari destinations in Africa, alongside Tanzania and Kenya. In fact given that there is...

Load shedding first happened for a few weeks all the way back in 2008 and South Africa has struggled with periodic load shedding every few years since then. It became almost a permanent fixture...

Zimbabwe & Zambia – which side? You may wonder if there is a big difference between staying on the Zambian or Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls; i.e. in or around the towns of Victoria Falls...

I am aware that it can be a little confusing when choosing a Kruger safari. Many people who want to visit Kruger Park find themselves bewildered by the choices. Do they stay at a rest camp or opt...