Africa travel blog
Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
Visiting Hermanus (Garden Route): what makes it so special?
Hermanus offers a fascinating landscape, a wonderful setting, a Mediterranean climate, a spectacular coastal path and outstanding whale watching.
Where can you see hyenas: the hyena connection in the Serengeti
Hyenas are fascinating wild animals with complex social structures. Where can you see them, and what sets them apart? The hyenas of the Serengeti give the answer!
Botswana trips despite Corona (Covid-19): what to bear in mind?
Botswana's Corona lockdown is over. The international airports are open. Tourism is allowed back into the country. What travellers to Botswana need to bear in mind now.
Where to travel now? Namibia trips are possible again
Namibia's Corona lockdown is over. Tourism is being rebuilt. The Corona restrictions are easing. What travellers to Namibia can expect now.
Safari packing list: on the road in Africa (checklist)
Packing made easy: our comprehensive packing list for a safari in Africa – to print out and tick off.
Safari in Africa packing list: what to take? What to wear?
Off we go! On safari in Africa. But what do I wear? What has to go in the suitcase? What should go in hand luggage? My safari packing list is meant to help.
Booking an Africa trip: how do I find the right tour operator?
Why, as a guide, I recommend that guests book with a tour operator rather than a travel agency.
Tanzania trips despite Corona (Covid-19): what to bear in mind?
Tanzania's Corona lockdown is over, the country declared Corona-free. Tourism is being rebuilt. What do I need to bear in mind on a trip?
Namibia trips despite coronavirus (Covid-19): what to bear in mind?
Namibia's Corona lockdown is over. Tourism is being rebuilt. What are the benefits of travelling to Namibia right now.
Kenya trips despite coronavirus (Covid-19): what to bear in mind?
Kenya's Corona lockdown is over, case numbers are low, tourism is reawakening. We tell you why you should travel to Kenya right now!
Tsitsikamma National Park: what can you do in Storms River?
Storms River in the Tsitsikamma section of Garden Route National Park offers wild gorges, exciting suspension bridges and great coastal hiking trails.
500 good reasons why you should travel to South Africa
Whether affordable luxury, gastronomy, climate, activities or history, culture or wildlife – all good reasons why you should travel to South Africa.
Namibia trip after Covid-19 (Corona) lockdown: back in nature, an experience report
After months of lockdown, back into nature. Impressions and experiences in Namibia's current situation. And why a trip is worthwhile now.
Where are there still wild horses today? The wild horses of the Namib
The wild horses of the Namib. A phenomenon of history. Where do they come from? How do they survive? And what can be done to protect them from extinction?
Where can you see penguins in South Africa? Curious fellows: penguins in Simon's Town
African penguins are the attraction of Simon's Town. They live on land, can be visited and you can swim with them. Here is their story.
Fish River Canyon in Namibia – is a visit worth it?
The Fish River Canyon: Africa's largest canyon and the world's second-largest gorge. Is it worth a visit? Spectacular views, hot springs and hiking opportunities
Plastic ban in Kenya: "No plastic on safari? How am I supposed to manage that?"
No single-use plastic in Kenya's National Parks. What is it all about? And what do holidaymakers in Kenya need to bear in mind? We'll tell you!
What can you do in George? Gateway to the Garden Route
George – once a logging settlement, today a tourist attraction and gateway to the Little Karoo and the Garden Route. A place full of history and legends.