safari

After living in Kenya for three months, it’s fair to say that I found the country’s rural regions to be particularly captivating. Getting out of the sprawling cities lets you discover the country’s beauty and diverse cultures.

If I was going to go to the other side of the world, I wanted to see how people lived. And that’s just the kind of adventure I got when I set out on a road trip through Southern Africa.

You’ll probably want to pack your bags as soon as you start imaging the African safari of your dreams, but a little planning ahead of time can make your trip that much more magical.

From the windy lookout point, Ngorongoro Crater isn’t quite what I expected. Under the gloomy sky the crater floor looks bleached and barren, smeared with mineral lakes and mapped with the shadows of clouds…

We’ve put these Chobe and Okavango head to head in an epic ‘safari battle’. Who’s scene reigns supreme? You’ll have to find out.

Wildebeest aren’t the only crowds on the Serengeti. If you’re after a safari without the selfie sticks, try South Luangwa National Park.

The best experiences in travel are those that shred your expectations. And that is exactly what Africa did for us.

An African family safari is on the once-in-a-lifetime end of the holiday spectrum. Here are 7 reasons why you should make this the year of the family safari.