Africa travel blog
Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
When is the best time to travel to the Garden Route?
Our overview for your trip planning: when is the best time to travel to the Garden Route in South Africa?
Tips for Africa trips in April and May – where it is most beautiful now
Long rainy season in the countries of East Africa, dry season in some regions in the south of Africa. You will find tips for Africa trips in April and May here.
How much does a safari cost?
Today's blog tells you how much a safari costs, what influences the price, and what is included and what is not.
Tips for Africa trips in February – where is it most beautiful now?
Want to escape the winter weather in Europe? But where is the sun shining now? Our tips for Africa trips in February.
Advantages of group tours in Africa
Cost savings & togetherness: what are the advantages of group tours in Africa? Plus: when you are better off booking a private safari.
Should I do gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda? What are the differences?
In Rwanda and Uganda live mountain gorillas that are used to humans. Today's blog compares the two top gorilla trekking destinations.
Safari in Kenya or Botswana? What are the differences?
Kenya or Botswana? Where should your trip go? Two very different countries, two great safari destinations. In today's blog we compare the two top destinations.
Where is Kenya most beautiful? Our 10 recommendations
From exciting safari destinations to tropical dream beaches. Where is Kenya most beautiful? My 10 recommendations for your trip planning.
Namibia, how long should a trip last?
Round trips in Namibia – how long should the trip be? Our tips for relaxed trips and routes on which you see a lot!
Tips for Africa trips in December: where is it most beautiful?
Africa trips in December are growing in popularity as a way to escape the European winter. So where are Africa trips in December worthwhile?
Length of stay: South Africa, how long should you stay?
One country, so many possibilities, so many exciting destinations – how long should you stay in South Africa to make it worthwhile? Our tips.
The best destinations in Africa in November
Late autumn in Europe, but early-summer weather and the start of the rainy season in many of Africa's safari destinations. So where are Africa trips in November worthwhile?
Travelling to Namibia or South Africa with children? Our comparison
Travelling to Namibia or South Africa with children? A question many families ask themselves before their first trip to southern Africa. A comparison in today's blog aims to help with the decision.
Kenya in August – when is the best time to travel for safari, beach & mountains?
Kenya in August offers excellent conditions for safari, beach & mountains. Our tips for a secluded experience even in high season.
When is the best time to travel? South Africa in November
South Africa in November is worthwhile above all for trips to Cape Town & along the Garden Route. Info & tips for travelling in the low season.
On safari in Botswana in November
Botswana in November is full of surprises. Read here on the blog what awaits you in the first month of the rainy season.
Kenya for beginners: tips & info for your first Kenya trip
Tips & info for your first Kenya trip – everything you should know as a Kenya beginner: travel style, best time to travel, accommodation & more.
Namibia for beginners: tips and information for your first Namibia trip
Planning your first Namibia trip? In our blog Namibia for beginners you will learn everything you need to know for planning your trip.