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Guides
Is a safari worth it? An honest answer
Honest answer for first-time safari travellers. What you actually get, when to go, and how to plan it well.
Family Safari
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.
Guides
Honeymoon safaris in South Africa
Where to go, what to expect, and how to pair bush with beach
Guides
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.
Lodge Review
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.
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.
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.
Guides
How to plan a luxury safari in South Africa
A working guide to building a trip you won't regret
Guides
What a Botswana safari costs, and why it costs more
Botswana usually costs more than other safari countries. The reason is policy, not polish. What each tier buys, and how season and flights change the bill.
