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6 Myths About Africa: The Most Common

Six common myths about travel in Africa that every savvy visitor should know are false. Let's bust…

Mursi woman in Ethiopia
Bryan T (link)
It might sound like an exaggeration, but there are few places on the whole planet as culturally rich, diverse, or vibrant as Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. In this ancient region, you'll encounter some of the most fascinating African tribes. Here’s my guide on how to get up close and personal with the Omo Valley tribes of Ethiopia.

Serengeti - Tanzania Safari costs
Deborah (link)
How much does a Tanzania Safari cost? From $200 per day for a no-frills overland safari including Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The great news is there's a Tanzania Safari package for every budget! The cost of a Tanzania Safari is determined by a number of factors, but don't stress, we've got it covered in this post.

Addis blog
Joepyrek (link)
If you want to eat, drink or party in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is definitely the place to be! But there’s much more to the city of Addis than just that. And to give you a flavour of just how rich Ethiopia's capital is, here are the top 15 things to see and do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Great migration serengeti
Why is a Great Migration safari in Tanzania an extraordinary experience? Find out from Claire who explored Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara on her Tanzania Safari.

African animals zebras
Southern Africa vs East Africa safaris – how do you choose? Seasoned travel writer Lizzie Williams compares the top safari regions of East and Southern Africa to help you decide which is best for your ultimate African safari. 

Simien Mountains of Ethiopia
Donald Macauley (link)
Often referred to as the ceiling of Ethiopia, it’s hard to put into the words the incredible experience that is trekking the Simien Mountains of the Ethiopian Highlands.

Bill Bryan on Rapid 11
Surfing Rapid 11 on the Zambezi River in Zambia is for the professionals. Watch two daring surfers (Royden Bryson and Koby Oberholzer) take on the powerful river wave in this video of their epic journey from Durban to Vic Falls and the Zambezi River wave. 

Having a whale of a time
Pascal Mauerhofer on Unsplash (link)
South Africa is known for many things, mostly its magnificent scenery and fabulous wildlife resulting in spectacular safaris, but what many people forget is our magnificent marine life, including an incredible 37 species of whale who make the South African coastline their home for part of the year. In this blog we talk about everything whale.

Serengeti lions, Tanzania
David Dennis (link)
Which is the best African country for safaris, Kenya or Tanzania? Keep reading and I’ll give you a comparison of East Africa's top safari destinations - Kenya and Tanzania. 

Kruger safari kudu
flowcomm (link)
Finding animals in Kruger Park is part luck and large-part skill. Africa's wildlife species are often elusive and this famous South African national park is massive! Find out how to see more animals in Kruger with the game viewing tips in this Kruger wildlife guide.

Franschhoek wine tasting, Western Cape
Wine, glorious wine! The Cape Winelands is world-famous for its high-quality wines and idyllic wine farms. Wine tourism in South Africa has blossomed along rambling wine routes offering exceptional wine experiences accompanied by a bouquet of cultural, outdoor and adventure activities. Uncover the secrets in our comprehensive South African Wine Guide for budget travellers.

Kruger elephant calf
Elephant populations in Africa have plunged by a third in only seven years with an average of one elephant killed every 15 to 20 minutes. This is a species in imminent danger of extinction and unless we take action African elephants will vanish in less than three decades. Find out how to help save elephants in Africa and make a real difference.

Mokoros in Okavango Delta
 A question we’re often asked is what it costs to visit the breath-takingly beautiful Okavango Delta. The answer is not a simple one and takes numerous factors into consideration. In this blog, we’ll go through them one-by-one.

Christuskirche, Windhoek
Raymond June (link)
Heading to Namibia? We’ve made a list of our favorite 10 places to stay in Windhoek. These are the best budget Windhoek hotels and guesthouses for visiting Namibia's capital.

World champion skimboarder Bill Bryan performs a surfing 'layback' tube ride at Rapid 11 a few years
Heard of river surfing? The Zambezi River hosts one of the best and most dangerous river waves on the planet! So, we followed a crew from Zigzag surfing magazine on a recent trip to ride the Zambezi river wave. See what former professional surfer Royden Bryson had to say about riding this ultra-challenging river wave in Zambia. 

Norval foundation sculpture
Dave Southwood and Courtesy of Norval Foundation (link)
Known fondly as the Mother City, Cape Town is renowned for her beaches, Table Mountain and exquisite food. Cape Town is also the Art Capital of Africa with a burgeoning art scene that packs a big punch. From graffiti to First Thursdays to world-class museums like the Zeitz MOCCA, Cape Town's art scene has something to tickle your fancy. African Budget Safaris takes a look at some of the highlights that the Mother City has to offer.

The dogs bollocks
The Dogs Bollocks (link)
If you love to learn about new places through food, read on. We asked local Capetonians what foods they think visitors should eat in Cape Town and...

Johannesburg
Keenan Constance (link)
Johannesburg is where most international flights land and many safaris start. It shouldn’t, however, just be seen as a gateway. It’s an incredible, busy city with loads to see – history, culture and plenty of shopping. In this blog we list ten spots to stay, that won’t break the bank.

Friendly giraffes at Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor (link)
Ever wondered what it feels like to eat breakfast with a giraffe peering over your shoulder? You can experience just this at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya. And that’s why Nairobi's Giraffe Manor is on many people’s Bucket List for Africa. Here, at this luxurious boutique hotel, you get to interact with their herd of Rothschild giraffes while you enjoy your afternoon tea and breakfast. 

Seniors travel group namibia
African Safaris for seniors? Yes! Adventure travel in Africa is increasingly popular with older travellers, especially as more budget tours cater to seniors.

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