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What to pack, when to travel, what flying between camps actually involves. Useful answers without the marketing voice.
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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.
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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.
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South Africa's online traveller declaration: what it means for your safari (and what it doesn't)
A five-minute customs form now stands between you and the arrivals hall. Here's what it is, who needs it, and what nothing to declare actually means for a normal safari guest.
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Do you need travel insurance for a safari
What safari travel insurance must cover, and why standard policies fall short
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How to plan a luxury safari in South Africa
A working guide to building a trip you won't regret
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When to go on safari in South Africa
The bush wears a different face every month, and some are kinder than others
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When to go on safari in Botswana
The Delta has two good seasons. They are completely different trips
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What to pack for a safari
A short, honest list from the people who keep getting the WhatsApp message at 11pm the night before
