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Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
Kolmanskop: the ghost town in Namibia
Kolmanskop: how did today's ghost town in Namibia come into being? And why? Our guide Juan follows in the footsteps of Johnny Coleman and August Stauch.
Coronavirus and nature conservation in East and Southern Africa
Our guide Juan reports on the coronavirus in East and Southern Africa, lockdowns and the impact on nature and wildlife conservation.
Coronavirus Botswana (Covid-19): tourism in lockdown
Corona in Botswana, the lockdown and its impact on life and the economy, plus possible prospects for tourism.
Coronavirus Namibia (Covid-19): the approaching tourism spring
The corona lockdown in Namibia, its impact on life and the economy, and the hopes and opportunities for a reopening tourism sector.
Coronavirus in South Africa (Covid-19): current situation
Covid-19 in South Africa – a summary of the situation in South Africa and the impact on travel and tourism.
The rain returns: Cape Town slowly breathes again
It is raining in Cape Town. And has been for several weeks now. Something people in Germany rarely get excited about is letting an entire city and region in South Africa breathe a sigh of relief. After several winters with little rain in recent years, water became ever scarcer at the start of 2018.
Tree-climbing lions in Africa: where lions climb trees
Cats in trees are nothing special at first. House cats climb trees in the garden at home, and in Africa's savannahs leopards climb high up too. They drag their kill onto high branches, where they can eat it in peace, undisturbed by other wildlife.
Bernhard and Michael Grzimek: the men who counted the Serengeti's wildebeest
With their documentary film "Serengeti Shall Not Die" they shaped the safari image of an entire generation. Photos of their black-and-white striped Dornier light aircraft trigger an unmistakable aha moment.
Water crisis in Cape Town: why the Elefant-Tours founder showers in a plastic tub
Cape Town's water crisis is serious, but no reason not to travel to the most beautiful city in the world. We tell you what things look like on the ground at the moment and what you as a visitor can do to save water and still have an unforgettable time at the Cape.
Where to stay on a big Africa trip: what is the difference between a lodge and a tented camp
Deciding on a country and a route is difficult enough. Deciding where and how you want to stay during your big trip is at least as tricky.
The poachers' hideout: inside a baobab tree
Tanzania's Tarangire National Park is known for its large elephant herds. They like it there partly because of the many baobab trees scattered throughout the park. The bark and especially the inside of the tree are similar to a sponge and soak up water.
In Tanzania elephants drink sand – or what is going on here?
Not far from Tanzania's safari capital Arusha lies Tarangire National Park. If you go on safari here, you will almost certainly be able to admire the often huge elephant herds proudly moving through the golden grassland between the many baobab trees.
Kenya's private conservancies: paradise for safari lovers
Kenya is known for its National Parks Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru. On safari adventures here you encounter East Africa's wildlife as if elephants, lions and zebras had climbed straight out of a picture book.
Dream job photo guide: our expert Wolfgang Bauer in interview
Wolfgang Bauer, born in 1959, is a graduate business economist, photographer, photo guide and speaker at travel presentations. He came to photography as a self-taught enthusiast – he most likes photographing landscapes and wildlife.
#onthego: our travel consultants test your trips
Our promise to you: we only sell what we know ourselves. Of course anyone can say that. With us, though, it is genuinely true, because we send our travel experts out on trips for you from the very start. Only those who have experienced a country themselves and travelled there know what they are talking about.
On first-name terms with elephant bulls: on a photo tour with Wolfgang Bauer
Six photography and travel enthusiasts accompanied our photo guide Wolfgang Bauer in April on our 2-week photo safari through north-east Namibia and Botswana.
Unique elephant rescue operation in Malawi
Prince Harry supports the relocation of 500 elephants by crane. Elephants are the largest land animals in the world. Because of growing poaching and environmental damage, they are seriously threatened in Africa. Their numbers are dwindling, their future uncertain.
This is one animal you are guaranteed to encounter in Namibia
For years Namibia has been celebrated as one of the top travel destinations. And no wonder, because besides red dunes, ghost towns, hospitality and natural wonders, the country also has magnificent animals to offer. Above all the heraldic animal, the oryx.