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Victoria Falls Travel Guide: Best Time to Visit, What to Expect & Where to Stay

Victoria Falls, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, is one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known locally as Mosi Oa Tunya – “the…

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38 Hours in Ngorongoro – a Journey to the Crater Highlands

I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Ngorongoro Crater three times over three decades. My first trip was with friends back in 1997. We stayed on the crater rim at…

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Whale Watching in Africa: 5 of the Best Places to See Giants of the Ocean

Whales are among the most awe-inspiring creatures on the planet. Their size, power, and grace stir something deep in us, reminding us of both the richness of our natural world…

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Black Rhino Conservation Success in the Maasai Mara

I’ve visited Kenya many times, but I’ve never seen a rhino in the Greater Mara. When clients tell me they’re keen to see rhino in Kenya, I usually recommend including…

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Paying for Protection: National Park Fees and the Future of Responsible Safaris

Planning a safari in East Africa? You may have noticed that park fees are on the rise, especially in Kenya and Tanzania. These charges, paid in addition to your lodge…

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Sundowners with a Sustainable Twist

Sundowners are a great safari tradition, especially in private reserves and concessions where you can enjoy this moment out in the bush, surrounded by spectacular scenery as the sun dips…

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A Southern Story: Exploring Tanzania’s Wild Side

Under the radar, Southern Tanzania offers vast and remote landscapes which can be explored in a variety of ways, from traditional 4×4 safaris to walking and boating. Intimate, low-impact camps…

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Stick Your Neck Out for Giraffe

World Giraffe Day | 21 June 2025 This World Giraffe Day, we’re celebrating one of the world’s most iconic yet overlooked species, and the dedicated conservation efforts giving giraffe populations…

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Guide to Hwange National Park: Zimbabwe’s Big Game Frontier

Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s largest and best-known wildlife reserve—a vast mosaic of open plains, woodlands, and seasonal pans teeming with elephants, lions, and other iconic species in the country’s…

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An Historic Homecoming for Grauer’s Gorillas

In a landmark moment for gorilla conservation, four female eastern lowland gorillas—also known as Grauer’s gorillas—have been translocated to the heart of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of…

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