They’re off the beaten track, you need to plan well over a year in advance to get the accommodation you want, they can be exceedingly hot in summer and below-freezing cold in winter, they involve long hours of driving … and yet the Kgalagadi’s Wilderness Camps absolutely rank as one of the very best of all our amazing southern African experiences. …
The rain has come to Cape Town!
Great news for Cape Town and great news for tourists concerned about heading to Cape Town knowing this magnificent city was facing a major water shortage. Cape Town’s Dam Levels Rise to the Same Levels as Two Years Ago View from Table Mountain, Cape Town View from Table Mountain, Cape Town The Cape Town City Council has advised that five …
5 reasons why southern Africa is the most romantic destination in the world
We have no doubt that southern Africa is the most romantic destination in the world. We met in southern Africa over 20 years ago, falling in love during a moonlit walk along one of Kwa-Zulu Natal’s endless white beaches. Something about being in southern Africa always seems to reignite the romance and so we’ve tried to distil some of the …
Birdlife in Kruger by guest blogger 12 year old Alize
If you are a bird watcher like me then you will love the birdlife in Kruger. There is heaps of beautiful birdlife you can see inside the campsite and out. There are lots of stunning birds to see on game drives around Kruger. There is a range from guinea fowls and spurfowls to small birds like sunbirds, weavers and bee …
African safaris – how to choose your safari
There are a huge variety of African safaris for the traveller to choose from and deciding which one is for you can be a minefield! This blog will help you decide what’s right for you. And of course, when you contact Travel Africa we will listen to your needs and work closely with you to tailor make your dream safari …
Spending Christmas Day 2017 with the Best Cheetah Mum in the World
We were in heaven waking up in Mata Mata Rest Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on Christmas Day, 2017. What an insanely remote, stunning and hot place to be for Christmas … little did we know as we headed out at 5.45am for our morning drive what an insanely special day it was to be too! We made our …
Things to pack on your safari in Africa
The things you might forget to pack for your safari in Africa It is always so exciting getting ready for your holiday in Africa. We are pretty sure you won’t forget your underwear, binoculars or camera, but there are always some things that you might not think of taking. Here we describe some of those things to pack on safari …
Ten reasons to book with Travel Africa
It can be really hard to find a travel agent who can book you the perfect holiday to southern Africa. Here we explain why it’s a great idea to book with Travel Africa. Chris and Sandie, the owners of Travel Africa, found that the key things travellers want from their agents are: Agents who have actually been to the places …
A morning walk in Kruger with National Park rangers
Our walking safari guides – South African National Park rangers Faisal and Dingan -were just fantastic. They were funny and engaging, so incredibly skilled and deeply respectful. We met before dawn had cracked, at 5.15 in the morning in the Lower Sabie car park, our indemnity forms signed and ready for hand over. After a short briefing off we went, …
Bush & Beach – a great holiday combination!
Travel Africa’s new 7 day guided tour – Captivating Kruger & Mozambique Mosaic – captures all of the above and combines it with a few days in South Africa’s flagship safari destination, Kruger National Park. Including great value accommodation, daily breakfast and other select meals, knowledgeable guide and open sided safari vehicle, park entry fees into Kruger, the tour allows lots …