For many people an appreciation of birding start building on safari when you realise how much more there is to value in nature once you start looking at the birds as well as the animals. For...

Coming to Southern Africa for a great safari More often than not, the first question that comes to mind when planning a safari is, ‘when is the best time to go?’ Typically in Southern Africa, the...

The vast majority of family-friendly game lodges in Africa offer extra activities for younger kids. However, a few have taken the needs of older kids to heart as well. What exactly does this mean...

So what is the best area to stay in Cape Town for 1st time visitors? A few days ago, I enjoyed a superb stay at Steenberg Hotel in the Constantia area of Cape Town (see my review HERE). It was a...

Self Driving in South Africa? Cedarberg Africa has been arranging self drive holiday trips in South Africa since we began which is nearly 30 years ago. (Gosh I feel very old!) So we are KEEN when...

Meerkats are some of the most-loved mammals among overseas safari-goers – and with good reason! So where are the best places to find meerkats in Africa? When you think of meerkats, do you think...

Are you considering a safari between August and October, but have no idea where to go in Africa? We know all too well about the endless options in such a sizeable and diverse continent as ours…...

Going to South Africa on safari? I have written a few articles on safari pricing about some of the main countries we sell. But it’s probably the hardest to estimate a typical South Africa safari...

The Serengeti & the Great Migration To answer the question of when is the best time to see the wildebeest migration, you need to first understand that wildlife moves in continuous cycle in search...