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A Few Cool Spots To Drink Craft Beer in Cape

Cape Town, the city of sea, mountain, wine farms and – new(ish) on the block – craft beer! There's a…

Richard
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With 2018 just around the corner African Budget Safaris takes a quick snap shot of some of the top stories that have come out of Africa in 2017. Or as we like to think about it, A few MORE reasons to start thinking about your next Southern African safari…

Surfing santa
 If you are from the north, far North America or Europe, you’ll have a particular idea about Christmas. This traditional Christian festival is celebrated the world over with the red-clad talisman of the frozen poles. But here, in South Africa, Christmas has always felt just a little bit different. Let’s take a look at what it means to do Christmas in South Africa.

Lake Malawi cichlids
Radek Borovka (link)
 In Part III of African Biomes, we take a look at what to expect from the Masai Mara and the Serengeti in East Africa. We also move beyond the great plains to the moister regions, Lake Malawi, Virunga, Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park and the habitats that mountain gorilla's call home.

Terry Murphy
As December flies toward January and 2018, we took some time out to chat to African Budget Safaris’ owner and founder, Terry Murphy, to find out what’s changed in the African travel landscape in 2017 and how will those changes affect the 2018 safari season.

My namibian safari
Landia Davies (link)
Which is the best Namibia Camping Safari on a budget? This 10-day Explore Namibia Camping Safari is one of the best budget adventures! You'll travel to Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, the Namib Desert and more to see the amazing landscapes and wildlife of Namibia, staying at fantastic campsites across the country. Based on my trip, this African budget safari offers unbeatable value. 

Cats on patrol
While everybody knows about Kenya’s big national parks, there are numerous private concessions connected to them. These hidden gems provide uncrowded safari experiences with the added bonus of night drives and nature walks.

Namibia
Rui Ornelas (link)
 The African continent is huge and whether you are travelling to Cape Town or Mombassa you are in for a treat of different biospheres. From Fynbos to Savannah, in this 3-part series, African Budget Safaris takes a look at what fauna and flora to expect at which destinations… Oh, and just to clear this up, there are no tigers in the African Jungle! 

Berg en dal southeast kruger national park
Bernard DUPONT (link)
​ The African continent is huge and whether you are travelling to Cape Town or Mombassa you are in for a treat of different biospheres. From Fynbos to Savannah, in this 3-part series, African Budget Safaris takes a look at what fauna and flora to expect at which destinations… Oh, and just to clear this up, there are no tigers in the African Jungle!

From Kruger Park to Mapungubwe, Isimangaliso to the Cape of Good Hope, you can now visit all 19 of South Africa's National Parks on Google Street View.
Wallys cave google maps

Zebra at Makgadikgadi Pan
Kruger or Botswana: Where to go on the best wildlife safari? The sheer size and diversity of the Big 5 Kruger Park are dazzling. But, the magical Okavango Delta and massive elephant herds of Chobe make wild Botswana safari extraordinary. Explore where to go on the best wildlife safari, for you.

Roaring lion in Kruger
From the tiniest genet to the most magnificent lion, the wild cats of Kruger National Park are spectacular. Lithe and fierce, we discuss all things wildly feline in this blog.

Digital Detox
Forget paying for people to lock away your digital devices at a 'Digital Detox Camp'! Come on safari to Africa instead, where 'digital detox' is the order of the day.

African oyster catcher
Nigel (link)
Despite the catastrophic fires along South Africa’s famous Garden Route, there are still some hidden gems beckoning to be discovered.

Braai
MartialArtsNomad.com (link)
South Africans love a braai. In this blog we talk about all things braai. Prepare to be hungry for fire-cooked food by the end.

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Part two of Dan's adventures in Madagascar (day 5 to 9) from Antananarivo to the Fort Dauphin area and on to coastal Manafiafy and then inland to the Mandrare River. To discover the Spiny and Sacred Forests, meet the traditional Antadroy, glimpse the wild flora and fauna of Madagascar and more, see our intrepid explorer's tales and images...

Madagascar Lemur
Daniel De Lapelin Dumont (link)
Follow Dan's Madagascar adventures to find out what travelling in Madagascar is all about. Our travel expert Dan spent 10 days on a Budget Madagascar Tour to Antananarivo, Andasibe and the Fort Dauphine region. Here are days 1 to 4 of his adventures in the capital, rainforests and rural Madagascar, with stunning photos and useful travel advice.

Kruger National Park waterhole
Waterholes are the wildlife version of the coffee machine in the office – they attract everybody to them at various times of the day. As such, they’re the perfect spots for game spotting. Here we list a couple of our favorite Greater Kruger National Park waterholes.

Elephant in Kruger National Park
First-time (and regular) safari visitors often ask about safari etiquette. Here we give a couple of pointers on what to do and not do when going on safari in Kruger National Park.

Giraffes in Kenya
We love Kenya, and we’re not the only ones. Read about some of its celebrity fans and their favourite spots to visit.

Safari time
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There are a few things about photography in Africa that safari goers need to be aware of. South African photographer Henk Venter gives us the his top tips on how to get the most out of your African safari photographic experience.

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