Africa travel blog
Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
Arusha National Park: everything you need to know for your trip planning
Not far from Arusha, Tanzania's safari capital in the north, lies an impressive stretch of nature – Arusha National Park. Fascinating wildlife and impressive landscapes await you here, which you can explore not only from a safari vehicle but also on foot. But is a visit worthwhile alongside the Serengeti, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater? If you love natural diversity and variety,
Moremi Game Reserve: Botswana's wilderness in the heart of the Okavango Delta
Moremi Game Reserve is regarded as one of Botswana's best safari destinations – above all for its exceptional wildlife viewing and very good chances of encountering predators. Anyone exploring the reserve also gets Africa in all its diversity served up as a bonus: here the glittering waterways of the Okavango Delta meet open savannahs, shady mopane woodlands and dry
Lake Nakuru National Park: rhinos, flamingos and safari in the Great Rift Valley
A lake whose shores seem to glow completely pink – that is how many people know Lake Nakuru from pictures. But this flamingo postcard scene, at least in that form, largely belongs to the past. The lake is nonetheless by no means any less spectacular. Today the focus is above all on rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, predators and an impressive birdlife. Add to that acacia woodlands,
Ruaha National Park: discovering Tanzania's wild side
Ruaha is rougher, more remote and a little more unpredictable than the famous safari classics of the Northern Circuit – and that is exactly what makes it so appealing.
Lake Manyara National Park: everything you need to know for your trip planning
Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania is small but mighty: between the Rift Valley escarpment, dense groundwater forest and a glittering soda lake, elephants, giraffes, flamingos and, with a little luck, even lions in the trees await. Here you will find everything you need to know for your trip planning.
Addo Elephant National Park: everything for your trip planning
Elephants as far as the eye can see, plus lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo and, with a little luck, even whales and great white sharks: Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape is a safari destination with a surprising number of aces up its sleeve. Here you will find out how to plan your Addo visit, which animals await you and when the safari is especially worthwhile.
Kruger National Park: everything you need to know for your trip planning
Kruger National Park at a glance: useful facts on location, highlights, travel seasons, wildlife and safari experiences.
Etosha National Park – everything you need to know for your trip planning
Welcome to Etosha National Park – where lions wash the salty taste from their tongues at the waterholes, elephants stroll majestically across the savannah and zebras take dusty spa baths.
Chobe National Park – everything you need to know for your trip planning
In this guide you will find everything you need to know for perfect trip planning – from the best time to travel to the most beautiful safari adventures.
Okavango Delta: everything you need to know for your trip planning
The Okavango Delta is one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders. Instead of flowing into the sea, the mighty Okavango River seeps away in the middle of Botswana's desert and creates a unique oasis full of animals, waterways and adventure. Here you will find out why the Delta is so special, which wildlife you will see there and what makes a safari there so unique
Amboseli National Park – Everything you need to know for planning your trip
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's best-known National Parks and world-famous for its elephants against the impressive backdrop of Kilimanjaro.
Masai Mara – Everything you need to know for planning your trip
Masai Mara: everything important for planning your trip – best time to travel, wildlife, safari tips and practical information at a glance.
Kenya for returning travellers: rediscover Kenya beyond the classics
Kenya is far more than the Masai Mara, elephants in Amboseli against the majestic backdrop of Kilimanjaro and dreamy beaches. This guide is for anyone who already knows the country.
Africa round trips in 2 weeks: tour recommendations & tips
Discover Africa's diversity in two weeks: our recommendations and tips in today's blog will make your multi-country adventure simply unforgettable!
Ngorongoro Crater & Ngorongoro Conservation Area: everything you need to know for your trip
Dive into the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania: experience Africa’s wild beauty, from majestic animals to breathtaking landscapes.
Serengeti – everything you need to know to plan your trip
The Serengeti, a byword for untouched wilderness and unique beauty, is one of the world’s best-known safari destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The best time to travel to the Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region)
The Caprivi Strip is one of the most unique and fascinating regions of Namibia, a geographical curiosity with an exciting history and impressive biodiversity.
Travelling Africa alone: a comprehensive guide
Africa is a very special continent: the diversity of cultures, the breathtaking landscapes and that unique abundance of wildlife, especially in eastern and southern Africa.