So what IS cultural tourism? I sometimes feel that we cannot win when promoting cultural tourism within South Africa! People come to us with such differing cultural perceptions of their own that...

Many articles about the best time to visit Rwanda or Uganda for gorilla trekking say that the only time you should come in during the short dry season. Given Rwanda is a mountainous rainforest...

Keeping the Kids busy. . . The Garden Route has become a hive of activity in recent years. This article on Top 20 things to do with children on the Garden Route is not designed to be an exhaustive...

Want to visit Botswana? Here’s our personal top 10 reasons Most people need little convincing when it comes to booking a trip to Botswana. Home to the highest concentration of elephants in the...

Both Kenya and Tanzania are primarily safari destinations. And so the simple answer to the best time for a safari in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda) is in the dry seasons. East...

‘What shall we wear on safari in Africa’ is a frequently asked question. The complete answer as to what safari clothes are appropriate differs by season and by country as I will show. So...

South Africa is unique in Africa in offering several malaria free Game Reserves and parks. These are ideal if you have young children under six, or you cannot take anti-malaria medication. There...

Tanzania or Kenya for your next safari? Choosing between a safari in Tanzania or Kenya isn’t as clear-cut as you might think. But one thing is for sure: it is surprisingly difficult to combine...

Studying a map of Africa and trying to plan a trip can be a daunting task. The options of where to go in Africa seem to be endless, don’t they? But if you are travelling between November and...