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How to read a safari quote: what all-inclusive really covers

Guides

How to read a safari quote: what all-inclusive really covers

Two quotes for the same week can sit a long way apart and both be honest. Here is what each line covers, what all-inclusive really means, and where the differences hide.

Vikki Jackson

Sian Loehrer smiling with a laptop, sitting cross-legged on a covered outdoor daybed at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, with green bush behind her

Guides

Safari specialist or big operator: who should plan your safari?

A fair look at when a large safari operator is the better call, when a small specialist is, when to book direct, and what to ask any of them before you pay.

Vikki Jackson

Two men holding enamel mugs on a grassy hillside in the bush, with low hills behind

Guides

Gay travel in South Africa: an honest safari and city guide

Cape Town, Johannesburg and the bush: an honest guide for gay and lesbian couples planning South Africa.

Sian Loehrer

Two women sitting in the back rows of an open safari vehicle on an afternoon game drive

Guides

Is a safari safe for gay and lesbian couples?

An honest, country-by-country answer for same-sex couples planning a safari.

Vikki Jackson

Cape Town at sunset with Lion's Head silhouetted against a warm orange sky and the Atlantic below

Cape Town

What is the best month to visit Cape Town?

Cape Town rewards you differently in every season, but March to May is the window most of our clients come back to.

Vikki Jackson

Table Mountain

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.

Sian Loehrer

Two women meditating on their wellness safari

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.

Sian Loehrer

A colourful vegan spread on a wooden table at a Cape Town café, morning light coming through the window

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.

Vikki Jackson

Singita Lebombo lodge in the Kruger National Park

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.

Vikki Jackson

Young rider on a pony walking through open Waterberg bushveld at golden hour

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.

Sian Loehrer

A luxury safari lodge at night with lanterns around the pool

Guides

How long should a safari trip be?

The whole trip, not just the bush. Why 7 to 10 nights works, how many of them belong on safari, and when to stretch to 14.

Sian Loehrer

Two women on a private terrace in Cape Town at golden hour, Table Mountain rising softly behind, sharing chilled white wine and laughter

LGBTQ+ Travel

The best gay city in South Africa for visitors

Cape Town is South Africa's most welcoming city for LGBTQ+ travellers. Here's what to know before you go.

Sian Loehrer

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