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Malaria-free safaris in South Africa

Big Five reserves in South Africa where no malaria prophylaxis is needed

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Waterside at Royal Malewane: our review

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Waterside at Royal Malewane: our review

Our honest review of Waterside at Royal Malewane. Six bold suites, outstanding guiding, exceptional dining in the Greater Kruger.

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Hummus-stuffed broccoli with charred red pepper pesto

A plant-based main worth cooking properly. Charred broccoli steaks layered with hummus, butternut puree, charred red pepper pesto, and toasted pumpkin seeds. Serves four.

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How we plan a vegan safari in South Africa

A working guide to building a fifteen-night plant-based safari, from Cape Town's Atlantic coast to two private reserves in the Greater Kruger

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Vegan safaris in Africa: an honest look at where plant-based travel actually works

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Vegan safaris in Africa: an honest look at where plant-based travel actually works

Plant-based safari travel works well across Africa when the chef has a proper brief. A composite week, the questions guests actually ask, and where vegan still requires real planning.

Sian Loehrer

Luxury safari lodge in Sabi Sand with a private plunge pool and open-plan living area looking out over dry bushveld

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What does a luxury African safari actually cost?

A luxury African safari runs $1,200-$3,500 per person per night at the lodge, with two weeks for two people typically landing between $40,000-$80,000 all in.

Vikki Jackson

Wheelchair accessible safaris in Africa

Guides

Wheelchair accessible safaris in Africa

A practical guide to wheelchair accessible safari destinations and lodges across Africa, from Kruger to the Okavango Delta.

Vikki Jackson

Aerial view of a luxury private safari villa beside a river in Africa, the kind of exclusive-use property that suits multi-generational family travel.

Guides

Multi-generational safaris in Africa: the rise of private villas

Multi-generational safaris are the fastest-growing way families travel to Africa. Private villas and exclusive-use lodges, planned around different ages. The how, the why, and what they cost.

Vikki Jackson

A family stops for sundowners on their safari

Family Safari

Family-friendly safari activities in South Africa

What a family safari in South Africa actually looks like, and the activities that bring every generation together.

Sian Loehrer

Aerial view of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve fynbos hillside with the Atlantic Ocean in the background near Hermanus, South Africa

Lodge Review

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve: our review

Our first-hand review of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, the Cape fynbos property near Hermanus that trades Big 5 for whales, sharks, and ancient Milkwood forest.

Sian Loehrer

Solo women on safari

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Solo women on safari

How to plan a safe, well-organised solo safari in southern Africa as a woman

Vikki Jackson

The real cost of a luxury safari in South Africa

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The real cost of a luxury safari in South Africa

What the money actually buys you, and where lodges quietly inflate

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