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Safari activities for kids: what to expect on a family bush trip
Kids don't need screens on safari. Here's what keeps them busy, curious and out of trouble in the bush.
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Where to go, what to expect, and how to pair bush with beach
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When to go to Namibia on safari
Not every season delivers the same Namibia. Here's how to match your travel dates to what you actually want from this extraordinary country.
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The Silo Hotel Cape Town: a review
A converted 1924 grain silo above Zeitz MOCAA, The Silo Hotel is one of the most architecturally striking places to stay in South Africa.
Field Notes
Cape Town after safari, properly paced
Most South Africa trips end in the bush. The good ones don't. How four or five nights in Cape Town finishes a safari the way it should be finished.
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The best luxury malaria-free safaris near Johannesburg
The best malaria-free safari reserves near Johannesburg, from Welgevonden to Madikwe, with no prophylaxis required and no compromise on the Big Five.
Food
What dinner at a safari lodge is really like
Bush breakfasts, boma fires, gourmet meals in the wild: what food at a safari lodge actually looks like.
Family Safari
South Africa with kids: an honest parents' guide
Safari, beaches, penguins, mountains. South Africa has it all for families.
Safari Planning
What a day on safari actually looks like
A real walk through the hours of a safari day, from the pre-dawn knock on your door to dinner around the fire.
Family Safari
Is South Africa safe for kids? A parents' guide
South Africa with kids is very doable, if you know where to go.
Journeys
Three generations in the Okavango
A family of seven across grandparents, parents, and three children. Eight nights, two camps, one table. How we built a multigenerational safari in northern Botswana that worked at every age.
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How to plan a luxury safari in South Africa
A working guide to building a trip you won't regret