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 […]
Preparing For Your First African Safari
Are you looking at going on an African Safari? Excellent! Have you booked your Safari? Even better! The next step is to get prepared for what is (guaranteed) to be one of the most amazing adventures of your lifetime. Read on to find out what is worth investing in and what is not so important. […]
New South African Visa Requirements for NZ Passports: What you need to know Updated 10 NOV 2017
On the 13th December 2016, the Minister for South African Home Affairs announced that South Africa were withdrawing the visa-free travel arrangements for New Zealand passport holders in response to New Zealand’s move to do the same for South African Passport Holders. The changes took effect from 16 January 2017 Update: 10 November 2017 There […]
New Botswana Tourism Levy from 1 June 2017 (Update)
Update 31/5/2017: Implementation has been postponed. We will update as soon as information is released. Botswana’s Ministry of Environment Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism has announced that all visitors to Botswana will pay a USD30 Tourism Development Levy from 1 June 2017. The levy is will be used to raise funds for conservation and national tourism […]
Kiwis DON’T need South African Visas for these Safaris
Why Kiwi Travellers don’t need to turn their back on a Southern African Safari in 2017. There were a few choice expletives (and a few tears) in the office when the South African Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigabe announced mid December, that come 16 January 2017 Kiwi’s planning to head to South Africa would not […]
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 in September. 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 […]
Unlocking the Mysteries of Great Zimbabwe
It’s a foggy morning in Great Zimbabwe and Mama Miriam, our local guide is full of apologies. She is concerned that we are going to miss out on the view once we have trekked to the top of the Hill Enclosure. I’m not disappointed. It seems fitting that the Great Zimbabwe ruins are wrapped in […]
African Safaris 101: Camping & Glamping
What does it all mean? Adventure camping, glamping, designated, wild and mobile camping, seasonal & permanent camps, participation, non participation, full participation….these are just some terms bandied around in the brochures and on the websites of safari companies BUT….what does it all mean? And how can you make sure you choose the right safari for your […]
