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Africa travel blog

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

When is the best time to travel for a safari in Africa?
Travel tipsSeptember 11, 2023· 15 min read

When is the best time to travel for a safari in Africa?

Whether in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda: when is the best time to travel for a safari in Africa? Here you will find answers for eastern and southern Africa at a glance today.

What makes the Savuti region in Botswana so special?
Travel tipsSeptember 4, 2023· 5 min read

What makes the Savuti region in Botswana so special?

Savuti (or Savute) is one of the safari hotspots in Botswana's Chobe National Park. But what makes the Savuti region so special? Today's blog answers this question.

On safari for the first time – what safari activities are there?
Travel tipsAugust 28, 2023· 6 min read

On safari for the first time – what safari activities are there?

You are going on an African safari for the first time. What awaits you? What safari activities are there? Today's blog gives answers.

Is the Waterberg in Namibia worth it?
Travel tipsAugust 21, 2023· 5 min read

Is the Waterberg in Namibia worth it?

Its scenic and historical significance is great. But is the Waterberg in Namibia worth a visit? Today's blog is devoted to this question.

What can you do on a safari? Small activities that make the difference
Travel tipsAugust 14, 2023· 7 min read

What can you do on a safari? Small activities that make the difference

Anyone thinking of a safari in Africa usually associates it with the wildlife there. But a safari offers more than that. Today's blog shows what you can do on a safari.

Robben Island experience report – the soul of South Africa
Africa through our guides' eyesAugust 7, 2023· 8 min read

Robben Island experience report – the soul of South Africa

That Robben Island off Cape Town is not just a prison island but also the soul of South Africa is shown by today's blog about a visit to the present-day museum site.

Where do you see the most animals in Africa?
Travel tipsJuly 31, 2023· 11 min read

Where do you see the most animals in Africa?

Anyone who wants to go on safari in Africa understandably also wants to see lots of animals. But where do you see the most animals? Today's blog gives answers.

10 tips for climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Travel tipsJuly 24, 2023· 12 min read

10 tips for climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

How do you make it to the summit of Kilimanjaro? Our 10 tips for the way up to the roof of Africa.

Where can you go on classic safaris in Africa?
BackgroundJuly 17, 2023· 8 min read

Where can you go on classic safaris in Africa?

Safaris in Africa are very popular. The choice is huge. Classic safaris are also in great demand. Today's blog gives some tips on where to find classic safaris in Africa.

Why Amboseli National Park in Kenya is worth a visit
Travel tipsJuly 10, 2023· 6 min read

Why Amboseli National Park in Kenya is worth a visit

It is known for its large herds of elephants and the view of Kilimanjaro – but is Amboseli National Park in Kenya worth it otherwise too? A first overview.

Safari insider tips in Africa: secluded travel in the most popular destinations
Travel tipsJuly 3, 2023· 10 min read

Safari insider tips in Africa: secluded travel in the most popular destinations

Out of everyday life and off to Africa. To where it is secluded and where even the tourist crowds don't reach. You will find a few ideas here today on where that might be.

Is Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda worth it?
Travel tipsJune 26, 2023· 4 min read

Is Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda worth it?

Exciting wildlife, varied landscapes – I will tell you here whether a visit to Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park is worth it!

How much should you tip on safaris? Tipping on Africa trips
Africa through our guides' eyesJune 19, 2023· 15 min read

How much should you tip on safaris? Tipping on Africa trips

Tipping on Africa trips – who do I give how much, and when? A personal assessment from our tour guide Juan.

Sights in Botswana: which places are worth it?
Travel tipsJune 12, 2023· 6 min read

Sights in Botswana: which places are worth it?

From the Okavango Delta to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – you will find out here which sights are worthwhile in Botswana.

Africa trips for seniors – what makes Africa tours in retirement so attractive
BackgroundJune 5, 2023· 14 min read

Africa trips for seniors – what makes Africa tours in retirement so attractive

Senior trips to Africa are gaining in popularity. Today's blog offers 8 good reasons why that is rightly so.

Where is Namibia most beautiful – the north
Travel tipsMay 29, 2023· 9 min read

Where is Namibia most beautiful – the north

From Cape Cross via Spitzkoppe to the Epupa Falls: our tips on where it is most beautiful in northern Namibia!

Where is Namibia most beautiful? The south
Travel tipsMay 22, 2023· 8 min read

Where is Namibia most beautiful? The south

From Fish River Canyon via Sossusvlei to Swakopmund – where is Namibia most beautiful? I introduce you to the south of the country here.

Buying binoculars for an Africa safari – what to look out for?
Africa through our guides' eyesMay 15, 2023· 10 min read

Buying binoculars for an Africa safari – what to look out for?

Binoculars absolutely belong on the packing list for your Africa safari. What to bear in mind when buying them, you will learn here on the blog.