Getting ready to go on your first African safari? In this post, we share our best African safari tips to know when you are preparing for safari. We’ll never forget our first safari in Africa. It was our third day on the continent, and we drove off headstrong into Kruger National Park at sunrise blasting …
Safari in this day and age is about preserving the land and its inhabitants, that is, African safari animals. The romance of a wildlife safari is unmistakable. It had long been about the hunting of animals for the rich and adventurous back in the day, but with a growing appreciation of conservation, the idea has …
Planning an African safari can be a daunting task. Even when you use the advice of a good tour agent it is difficult to make certain decisions. We’ve been on over 30 safaris in Africa and we are often asked for advice on safaris in Africa. There are a number of key points to consider in …
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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is surreal and unlike any other experience in Africa. The atmosphere of the trek through the jungle mist is unreal. With each step your anticipation builds and the reward of seeing the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world is spectacular. The setting, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is arguably one of the most mystical in …
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There’s nothing better than watching a good safari movie to get you excited to visit Africa. Before we went on our first safari, we binged watched all of these movies about African safaris to prepare ourselves for what was to come. Of course, nothing can truly prepare you for the magic you will experience on …
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Back in 2016, we had an urge to travel around Africa. We didn’t want to visit one or two countries or hop on an overland tour. We wanted to travel to Africa ourselves and see what it was really like. So we bought a truck in South Africa, and traveled around 14 countries for one …
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An African wildlife safari is a truly extraordinary experience. Many safari goers are first-time travelers to Africa and have little idea of what to expect on safari. We didn’t know the first time we set out on safari in South Africa and blasted The Lion King soundtrack. Now with over one hundred safaris across 14 …
As a young traveling couple, we get asked about honeymoon destinations. The question “where would you recommend for an African safari honeymoon?” often pops up in our inbox. We love shedding light on where the best honeymoon destinations in Africa are. Many North Americans turn to the Caribbean or Europe, given the proximity to North …
Choosing where to have the best safari in Africa can be difficult. There are so many countries to choose from, parks to explore, animals to see, safari lodges, and a variety of unique activities to partake in that makes picking one place almost impossible. If you’re just starting out in your safari planning I would …
Deciding on the best place to go on safari can be a difficult decision. I remember when we first landed in Africa and we just simply went to what we thought was the closest national park to Johannesburg. That happened to be Kruger National Park, and self-driving it ended up being one of the greatest …