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10 Reasons Budget Travellers Love To Holiday In South Africa

South Africa offers bucket-list travel experiences at a price that is more affordable today than ever before. We're…

Practical advice - from my Namibia Self Drive Adventure

As South Africans, Namibia is on our border to the north, and we (husband and I) always knew we would drive ourselves to…

Shebeens and their Beer Brewing Queens

Shebeens have a chequered past and many hold secrets and stories within their walls. They came about out of necessity –…

7 Fascinating African Traditions - Highlights of African Culture

Africa is a smorgasbord, not only of wildlife and spectacular scenery but of people, and their customs. African…

Tips for Delicious Camping Cuisine on African Safaris

So you’re going on safari and will be camping out under the stars, with only a fire to cook your food? Or maybe…

Africas Little Five Animals

While the Big Five are on the top of many people's safari bucket lists, they are by no means the only wondrous creatures…

A Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday - one of the best African trips!

A Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday, combined, really is one of the best African trips. An ultimate African bush and beach…

16 Sublime Sundowner Spots to Visit on Your African Safari

African sunsets have to be seen to be believed. Each evening the skies turn brilliant shades of pink, orange, and red, painting…

6 Affordable Eco-Safaris in Africa - going green on a budget

Yes, you can... You can find environmentally responsible travel options on a budget, and here are some tours to prove it.…

Safari Logistics: Mobile Camps and Safaris

'Why are safaris offering Mobile Camps more expensive than other safaris?' This a question asked regularly…

The Ugly Five Animals: Only a Mum Could Love

Africa is home, not only to the Big Five animals but also to many other fascinating animals, birds and insects. Some are…

Yellow Fever: Facts you need to know for safe African Safaris

We are often asked about yellow fever by people coming on African safaris. Here are all the facts you need to know about…

The Best African Tale of Collective Nouns for Animals

Herds and Leaps: Collective Nouns Here in Africa, we love telling stories – around a campfire, bedside stories, Old…

African Birds: Iconic Species of Southern Africa

Whether you’re a hard-core birdwatcher or just enjoy seeing and hearing them, southern Africa is a birdwatcher’s…

A-Maize-Ing African Food to Sample in Southern Africa

Maize meal goes by a plethora of names in Africa, depending on where you are. It is a staple food, eaten in all forms –…

How to Make the Most of your African Safari

Before you hit the road check out some useful tips and tricks for smooth and happy travels in Africa. Here are eight of a…

Africa Bucket List (Part 2): Best Things to Do in Southern Africa

If you spent your entire life travelling around Africa, you'd experience countless, remarkable attractions and activities. Most…

A brilliant budget adventure in the Okavango Delta of Botswana!

Having just departed Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo Airport, I am finally heading to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.…

Kruger National Park in South Africa: Then and Now

The iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa needs no introduction, as the largest game reserve in the country; it is…

Why a Solo Safari in Africa Could Be Your Most Memorable Trip Yet

Planning a solo safari in Africa can be daunting. Small group tours (like many we offer at African Budget Safaris) can…

How to travel with strangers, and love it

I’ve done several small group tours over the last decade in Morocco, Egypt and India. Each trip was amazing and I am…

Africa Bucket List (Part 1): Best Things to Do in East Africa

The vast continent of Africa has more to offer than any single traveller can handle. With so many fantastic options, choosing…

Stop Illegal Sand Mining from Destroying the Wild Coast in South Africa!

Losing the Wild Coast to Illegal Sand Mining {image:5:banner} As you read these words, illegal miners are rapidly carrying…

Is Gorilla Trekking in Africa Good for Conservation?

For many travellers, the most exciting and memorable part of their African safari is seeing its animals in the wild…

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