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Africa travel blog

Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.

South Africa in October
Travel tipsJanuary 15, 2024· 6 min read

South Africa in October

A great destination all year round! What makes October in South Africa so especially worth travelling for is answered by today's blog.

Travel to Namibia or Botswana? What are the differences?
Travel tipsJanuary 8, 2024· 10 min read

Travel to Namibia or Botswana? What are the differences?

Namibia and Botswana lie right next to each other and share the Kalahari. When it comes to the question of "where", a closer comparison like in today's blog helps with the decision.

Tips for your Africa safari in October
Travel tipsJanuary 1, 2024· 10 min read

Tips for your Africa safari in October

To Africa at the best time to travel! But where? Our tips for your safari in October: Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa.

Tips for Africa trips in January – where to go on safari in winter?
Travel tipsDecember 25, 2023· 12 min read

Tips for Africa trips in January – where to go on safari in winter?

Want to escape the grey, cold winter routine of central Europe? Plenty of sun and exciting adventures await you in eastern and southern Africa. Our tips for Africa trips in January.

My favourite places in Africa
Africa through our guides' eyesDecember 18, 2023· 8 min read

My favourite places in Africa

From the Serengeti to the Chobe River and the Hoanib Valley. Our guide Juan shares his favourite places in Africa with you.

Tanzania or South Africa? Our comparison of the two safari destinations
Travel tipsDecember 11, 2023· 10 min read

Tanzania or South Africa? Our comparison of the two safari destinations

Tanzania or South Africa? Both countries are dream safari destinations that make it hard to decide where to go. Today's comparison aims to help.

Is the Zambezi Region in Namibia worth it?
Travel tipsDecember 4, 2023· 8 min read

Is the Zambezi Region in Namibia worth it?

In the far north-east of Namibia lies the narrow Zambezi Strip, still known to many as the Caprivi Strip. Whether a visit to the Zambezi Strip is worthwhile is answered in today's blog.

When is the best time to travel to the Okavango Delta? Month-by-month overview
Travel tipsNovember 27, 2023· 7 min read

When is the best time to travel to the Okavango Delta? Month-by-month overview

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the greatest wildlife paradises in Africa. But when is the best time to travel to the Okavango Delta? A month-by-month overview in today's blog.

When is the best time to travel to Kruger National Park?
Travel tipsNovember 20, 2023· 15 min read

When is the best time to travel to Kruger National Park?

Hot and humid, dry and cool – when is the best time to travel to Kruger National Park? Our month-by-month overview.

When is the best time to travel to Victoria Falls?
Travel tipsNovember 13, 2023· 13 min read

When is the best time to travel to Victoria Falls?

Rainy or dry season – when is the best time to travel to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia? Our month-by-month overview.

Africa trips: Namibia or Tanzania?
Travel tipsNovember 6, 2023· 10 min read

Africa trips: Namibia or Tanzania?

Namibia or Tanzania? A question asked by many safari enthusiasts who want to travel to one of these two countries for the first time. A comparison in today's blog shows the differences.

Is Tsavo West National Park in Kenya worth it?
Travel tipsOctober 30, 2023· 5 min read

Is Tsavo West National Park in Kenya worth it?

Vast landscapes and a feeling of beautiful solitude. Is Tsavo West National Park in Kenya worth it? What to expect.

Is Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa worth it?
BackgroundOctober 23, 2023· 9 min read

Is Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa worth it?

Why a visit to Addo Elephant National Park is worthwhile and what tourists need to know is answered in today's blog.

Travel to Namibia or South Africa? Our comparison
Travel tipsOctober 16, 2023· 9 min read

Travel to Namibia or South Africa? Our comparison

Namibia or South Africa? A question asked by many who want to travel to southern Africa for the first time. A comparison in today's blog aims to help with the decision.

The best time to travel for a Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania
Travel tipsOctober 9, 2023· 5 min read

The best time to travel for a Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania

Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is Africa's highest mountain. Standing on the summit once is a dream for many. When is the best time to travel to climb Kilimanjaro successfully?

Good to know about Amboseli National Park in Kenya
Travel tipsOctober 2, 2023· 7 min read

Good to know about Amboseli National Park in Kenya

Today's blog offers good-to-know facts about Amboseli National Park in Kenya and answers to 10 important questions about a visit there.

The first safari: which destination in Africa?
Travel tipsSeptember 25, 2023· 10 min read

The first safari: which destination in Africa?

Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa are regarded as top destinations of the safari world. Today's blog shows what makes the countries so special and how they differ.

Is a visit to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda worth it?
Travel tipsSeptember 18, 2023· 11 min read

Is a visit to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda worth it?

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda is known for its gorillas. What awaits you and is a visit worth it? More on the blog!