We are super excited the 2019 Sunway Safaris brochure is now available online or if you are a New Zealand resident we can post one to you (see details below). Since 1994, Sunway Safaris has specialised in small group safaris throughout Southern Africa. Proudly 100% African owned and operated they now run more than 300 […]
Top Tips for Planning an African Safari
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 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 […]
Interview with Amit Sankhala: Why India Should Be Your Next Wildlife Safari Destination.
The Sankhala name is synonymous with wildlife conservation in India. This year I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Amit Sankhala twice. In Jaipur and again closer to home, over a glass of Pinot Noir when he made a quick stopover in Queenstown. We sat down to talk about the wildlife safari opportunities in India. […]
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 […]
Overland Safaris – Are they the right option for you?
Overland Safaris are one of the options to choose from when looking at travelling in Africa. They come in all different shapes and sizes – small and large group, budget to upmarket. But how do you know if they are the right safari option for you? One night, while on overland safari through South […]
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 […]
