Guides
Practical guides to planning an African safari: where to go and when, which parks and reserves suit the trip you want, how to get around once you are there, and what it all costs.
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Wild Dogs in Madikwe: Finding Painted Wolves in a Malaria-Free Reserve
Where to see wild dogs in Madikwe, South Africa: why the reserve ranks among Africa’s best, how to find a pack, and…
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Chobe National Park: A Guide to Botswana’s River, Its Elephants and Its Vanishing Channel
Four very different landscapes, a river that changes the whole park between seasons, and gates that each make it a different trip.…
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Reserve or Conservancy? Why the Maasai Mara Is Not a Choice Between Two Places
Guest contributor Marta Gras, co-founder of Enkopiro Camp in Ololasurai Conservancy, on why the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the community conservancies…
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Self-Drive vs. Guided Safari: Which Is Right for You?
Independence and budget, or expertise and access? An honest comparison of self-drive and guided safaris — how the answer changes by country,…
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Best Time to Visit: A Safari Season Guide by Country
Every reserve on the site rated month by month — 100 reserves across 12 countries, from Excellent to closed — plus a…
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Gorongosa National Park: Walking With Pangolins in Africa’s Great Comeback
Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park runs the country’s only pangolin rescue centre, where guests can walk beside rescued pangolins being returned to the…
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The Trip Everyone Asks About
How to combine Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with Zanzibar in 10 days — the route, the timing, real costs, and the trade-offs…
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Where to Stay in the Maasai Mara: The Three Areas Everyone Chooses Between
Sekenani, Talek, or Oloolaimutia? Guest contributor NJ Singh, co-owner of Mara Hilltop, breaks down the three areas everyone choosing a Maasai Mara…
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Victoria Falls: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to plan a trip to Victoria Falls — Zimbabwe vs Zambia, the viewpoints, when to go, activities and prices,…
