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

When should I travel: Botswana in June – regions at a glance
Travel tipsMay 13, 2024· 6 min read

When should I travel: Botswana in June – regions at a glance

The start of the dry season promises the best conditions for wildlife sightings. Botswana in June – safari destinations at a glance.

When should I travel: Botswana in May – regions at a glance
Travel tipsMay 6, 2024· 5 min read

When should I travel: Botswana in May – regions at a glance

After the rain and before the colder season, in May in Botswana you can expect the benefits of a transitional period, as today's blog illustrates.

Safari in Tanzania or Botswana? Two countries, two worlds
Travel tipsApril 29, 2024· 11 min read

Safari in Tanzania or Botswana? Two countries, two worlds

Travel to Tanzania or Botswana? What are the differences and similarities between these popular safari destinations? Our comparison.

When should I travel: Botswana in March – regions at a glance
Travel tipsApril 22, 2024· 6 min read

When should I travel: Botswana in March – regions at a glance

The last month of the rainy season shows a well-known safari country from its unknown side. Find out what awaits you in Botswana in March.

Where is South Africa most beautiful? 8 favourites
Travel tipsApril 15, 2024· 6 min read

Where is South Africa most beautiful? 8 favourites

Safari, mountains & beach – South Africa is a diverse travel destination. But where is South Africa most beautiful? 8 personal favourites here on the blog.

The best time to travel: Namibia in June
Travel tipsApril 8, 2024· 6 min read

The best time to travel: Namibia in June

Why June is a very popular time to travel to Namibia and which destinations are especially worthwhile this month, you will learn in today's blog.

Safari in Kenya or South Africa? Which country suits me?
Travel tipsApril 1, 2024· 11 min read

Safari in Kenya or South Africa? Which country suits me?

Kenya or South Africa? Where should I travel? Both countries are regarded as outstanding safari destinations. We compare the two top destinations.

When is the best time to travel to Kenya? Kenya in October
Travel tipsMarch 25, 2024· 5 min read

When is the best time to travel to Kenya? Kenya in October

The last month of the high season: a trip to Kenya in October is worthwhile for the excellent wildlife sightings with fewer tourists.

Safari in Kenya or Tanzania? Similarities and differences
Travel tipsMarch 18, 2024· 9 min read

Safari in Kenya or Tanzania? Similarities and differences

Kenya or Tanzania? Where should you go? Both countries are regarded as the motherland of safari. Today's blog compares the two top East African destinations.

Africa trips – how long does a safari last?
Travel tipsMarch 11, 2024· 7 min read

Africa trips – how long does a safari last?

Especially Africa newcomers keen on the continent's exciting wildlife ask themselves: how long does a safari last? How much time should you allow? Today's blog explains.

When is the best time to travel to Kenya? Kenya in November
Travel tipsMarch 4, 2024· 5 min read

When is the best time to travel to Kenya? Kenya in November

In Kenya, November is low season. What advantages the rainy season has for your safari and what to expect at this time of year – on the blog!

When to travel to Namibia? Namibia in March – popular regions at a glance
Travel tipsFebruary 26, 2024· 8 min read

When to travel to Namibia? Namibia in March – popular regions at a glance

The end of the rainy season and steadily cooler temperatures – even short-notice trips are possible in the transitional month of March in Namibia! Our overview of what awaits you in which region.

Travel month: South Africa in September
Travel tipsFebruary 19, 2024· 7 min read

Travel month: South Africa in September

Where South Africa is especially beautiful in September and why it is a great time to explore the popular destination – on our blog!

Travel month: Namibia in October
Travel tipsJanuary 29, 2024· 6 min read

Travel month: Namibia in October

Why a trip to Namibia in October is worthwhile and which places are most worthwhile at this time, you will learn in today's blog.

Africa trips: Namibia or Kenya? Which country suits me?
Travel tipsJanuary 22, 2024· 11 min read

Africa trips: Namibia or Kenya? Which country suits me?

Travel to Namibia or Kenya? Many safari enthusiasts who want to travel to one of these two countries for the first time ask themselves this question. Today's blog describes the differences.

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.