Planning an African safari can be a bit daunting, it is a big tick, big bucket list filler no matter your style of travel or your budget. For many people it is a once-in-a-life-time trip. For others they fall in love and avidly work towards returning as soon as they can. In this post I […]
Botswana Safari Guide: Top 5 reasons to go on safari in Botswana
Botswana is undoubtedly one of our favourite places to go on safari in Africa. As part of our Botswana Safari Guide Series, these are our top 5 reasons to go on safari in Botswana. 1. More Wilderness than People With vast areas of unpopulated wilderness, it is no surprise that Botswana is Southern Africa’s premier […]
How choosing to travel with Sunway Safaris has transformed former farmland into a nature reserve
The story of Msinene Nature Reserve Six years ago Bruce Taylor and Shaun Waring-Jones owners and founders of Sunway Safaris saw the opportunity to restore and return an area in KwaZulu-Natal from cattle and pineapple farming to its former natural state. The transformation from farm to reserve has been a massive undertaking. All the internal […]
Walking with White Rhinos in Zimbabwe
I’ve had some pretty amazing experiences in the African bush but one of my most memorable to date was tracking white rhino on foot in Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park. Zimbabwe was off the tourist chart for a number of years and this has made conservation challenging for many Zimbabwean’s working in the national parks or […]
South African Visa Requirements for NZ Passports: What you need to know Updated 2 August 2019
Ordinary passport holders of New Zealand will not need visas to enter South Africa for holiday purposes and business visits for a period up to 90 days as from 15 August 2019. Note this information was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. Link to the Directive from the […]
Taj Mahal Cleaning Update
Which parts of the Taj are being cleaned in 2019? The scaffolding went up in 2016 and even a British Royal visit could not stop the drive to restore the marble of the Taj Mahal to it persil whiteness. What does this mean for travellers? We are adding to this blog as we receive […]
Sunway Safaris: What’s new for 2020 & get your copy of the brochure
The 2020 Sunway Safaris brochure is a great starting point for your safari planning: What’s new for 2020? Sunway Safaris is a 100% African owned and operated company. With their ears close to the ground, itineraries do change year on year to ensure travellers have the best experience possible on tour. This may mean upgrading […]
