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Gorilla trekking, Uganda or Rwanda
Two countries, the same forest, two very different days
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Do you need travel insurance for a safari
What safari travel insurance must cover, and why standard policies fall short
Voices
How two women from outside the travel industry built a luxury safari brand from Africa
We are the two women behind Marula Hill. One of us came from IBM, the other from MARS Southern Africa. Here is the long version of how a private safari business gets built from outside the travel industry.
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Sole-use villa safaris in Africa
What sole-use villa safaris mean in practice, who they suit, and what to ask
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Why Rwanda is the cleanest country in Africa
A plastic-bag ban from 2008. A mandatory community work morning on the last Saturday of every month. The system behind Rwanda's cleanliness, explained.
Family Safari
A family vacation in Cape Town that works for all ages
Cape Town suits kids and grown-ups equally well: beaches, penguins, aquariums, and a city that's easy to move around.
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What's actually changing in safari travel in 2026
We do not love the trend pieces either. But from where we sit, planning safaris from the Greater Kruger, the real shifts in 2026 are worth naming. Here are the four we are seeing in our own bookings, and the two we think are oversold.
Wellness
How a wellness safari itinerary actually works
A wellness safari isn't just yoga with a view. Here's what a real day looks like.
Dietary
Eating vegan in South Africa: a practical guide
Plant-based travel in South Africa is easier than most people expect. Here's the real picture.
Planning
Is a South Africa safari worth it?
A South Africa safari is worth it. Here's what you actually get for the money, and what to watch for when planning.
Field Notes
Ximuwu Lodge review
Ximuwu Lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is the most thoughtfully accessible safari lodge we know. Here's our honest review.
Family Safari
A family horseback safari in South Africa
Riding through the Waterberg on horseback, with kids in the saddle and giraffes in the distance.
