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Rwanda: into the heart of Africa

My self-drive safari to Rwanda in search of mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, Dian Fossey’s gravesite & much more – Jytte Fredholm Ferreira

Game census safari

Citizen science is when ordinary folk get to help science by, for example, participating in a game census in a private game reserve

Birds, great apes, and so much more in Uganda

Safari report-back: A trip of a lifetime to Uganda – spectacular sightings of birds, great apes, and so much more. By Malcolm and Trish Lund

Walking Chief’s Island, Okavango Delta, Botswana

The safari of a lifetime in Botswana’s Okavango Delta – buffalo on foot, elephants playing in the water and more. By Tim & Heather Doyle

Swaziland: Africa’s Little Secret

Swaziland enjoys a diversity of landscapes and experiences for the traveller and a laid-back vibe – fantastic for that chilled vacay

Gorillas, volcanoes and mountains of the moon

Safari report-back: Mountain gorillas, an active volcano and the mountains of the moon. By Fatima and Dane Harvey

The wilds of East Africa – photo gallery

These magical black & white images of Kenya and Tanzania by Federico Veronesi will have you contacting us to arrange your next African safari

Gallery: Samburu Tribe

This fantastic gallery of Samburu tribe images will have you contacting us to plan your next safari and packing your bags for Africa

Enchanting Ethiopia

An exploration of a magical corner of the continent.

The secret Garden Route

Off the beaten track in one of South Africa’s most loved tourist destinations.

My gorilla trekking safari with Africa Geographic

Highlights from an unforgettable 3-day gorilla trek in Rwanda – our safari included so much more than gorillas though

Kruger Addicts

An Australian couple share why they are so crazy about Kruger National Park – after more than 25 extended stays in the park over the years

Exploring Etosha

Everything you need to know about Etosha National Park in Namibia – home of giant white elephants & crowded waterholes during the dry season

Climbing Nyiragongo – an active volcano in the DRC

Safari report-back: Climbing Nyiragongo – an active volcano in the middle of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Sean Messham

Chimp trekking in Mahale with Africa Geographic

My dream safari came true – of chimp trekking in the Mahale Mountains National Park with Africa Geographic

I Love Namibia

Exploring the wild places of Namibia makes for a different kind of honeymoon, and our road trip turned out to be the journey of a lifetime

Herero

Jim Naughten first came across Namibia’s Herero tribe years ago when he saw a Herero lady sashaying across the desert in her beautiful dress

iSimangaliso: park for the people

iSimangaliso is a World Heritage Site – a rich and diverse ecosystem that attracts nature lovers and provides sustainable livelihoods for many

The Cape Winelands with a difference

Four Cap Classique-filled days spent discovering vineyards that are making a difference in the beautiful Cape Winelands.

Lemurs of Madagascar – photo gallery

The endemic lemurs of Madagascar are unique and fascinating. Check out this fantastic photo gallery before packing your safari bags

Hermanus & the not so False Bay

Hermanus and False Bay – things to do, what, when and how. A complete guide to having fun on Cape Town’s coastline – from a local

Deeper into Durban

To the traveller and foodie Durban is an eclectic fusion of old and new, trendy and not-so-much. We reveal some of her secrets

Wings over Namibia – an aerial safari

This fantastic gallery of Namibia from the air is a photographer’s delight, and will have you packing your safari bag and camera

A Rock Art Jewel

One man’s mission to document a complex rock art panel on the roof of a shelter in a remote area of South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains

In the highlands of Ethiopia, American scientist Meg Lowman is working with local forest ecologist Alemayehu Wassie to protect ancient church forests. As in many developing countries, much of Ethiopia’s original forests have been cleared for subsistence agriculture and for harvesting timber and firewood, diminishing northern Ethiopia’s forest cover from 45% of its territory in …

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Finding gold in Gabon – the golden cat

I was used to working in the savannahs of eastern and southern Africa, where the animals I studied roamed in full sight. I was used to the relative comfort and safety of getting around in a 4×4, and my camera went everywhere with me. Then, in 2010, I arrived in the Central African country of …

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