African Travel Blog: Experiences
Countless experiences can be savored when traveling in Southern Africa. Our experience-focused articles aim to inform and explain the various experiences available in the countries of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
Need Information?Safari, Tour & Honeymoon Experiences in Southern Africa
 
          Wellness African Safari Guide: Relax, Restore, and Reconnect
 By  Sarah Coleske  
 
              11-08-2025
Indulge in wellness on an African safari, where vast open landscapes, tranquil hideaways, extraordinary wildlife moments, and luxury lodges with spa treatments in remarkable settings await.
 
          African Safari Lingo 101: Big Five, Super Seven and More
 By  Sarah Coleske  
 
              11-08-2025
Each destination boasts its own unique culture, expressions, and fascinating trivia — take time to learn some of the phrases and terms tied to the safari experience.
 
 Safari Game Drives 101
By  Jean-Pierre Pretorius  
 31-03-2025
Game drives are the most popular safari activity for many tourists visiting Southern Africa. Discover what happens during these drives and the wildlife you can expect to see.
 
          The Best Safari Tours in Botswana
By  Lisa de Klerk  
 26-01-2018
Botswana is one of the most wilderness-rich safari destinations on the continent. Here are the safari tours that we believe offer the most immersive experiences.
 
          The Ultimate Guide to Namibia Safaris
By  Lisa de Klerk  
 26-01-2018
Arid Namibia is often overlooked as a safari destination when it offers some of the most remarkable game-viewing opportunities.
 
          An Evening Safari in the Kruger National Park
By  Lisa de Klerk  
 12-10-2017
Nighttime is a fascinating period in the wilderness, allowing one to encounter unique nocturnal mammals like civets and bush babies.
 
          Family Safari Destinations
By  Ruan Viljoen  
 27-07-2017
With so many adventure-riddled wilderness areas to choose from, Southern Africa is your ideal family safari destination. Here are our top picks.
 
          Malaria-Free Safari Areas
By  Ruan Viljoen  
 04-02-2017
While malaria may be prevalent in popular safari destinations like Kruger and the Okavango Delta, there are many alternative destinations you can visit without the risk.
 
          Top Alternative Safari Destinations in South Africa
By  Lisa de Klerk 
 01-08-2018
The Kruger National Park may be South Africa's most famous and prolific safari destination, but many other wilderness areas offer incredible safari experiences.
Video Gallery
Interesting videos feature the destinations, lodges, and wildlife of Southern Africa.
Zimbabwe Travel
Zimbabwe offers international visitors the grand spectacle of Victoria Falls and memorable safari experiences in Hwange and Mana Pools national parks.
Okavango Delta
The Okavango is one of Africa's unique and untouched safari areas. It is a world of water and islands that is home to an abundance of wildlife.
Etosha
Etosha is a beautiful place to photograph many species interacting around the same waterhole. The added advantage is that no obstructions or dense vegetation make capturing great shots difficult.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is the world's largest waterfall when measured by water volume at peak flow - rivaled only by the Iguazu Falls.
Private safari experience
People on safari relax under a tree while admiring a magnificent African sunset.
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