Travel tips
Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
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.
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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?
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda is known for its gorillas. What awaits you and is a visit worth it? More on the blog!
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?
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?
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?
Its scenic and historical significance is great. But is the Waterberg in Namibia worth a visit? Today's blog is devoted to this question.