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The best places travellers can go in Africa that are not on the UK red list
Blog, NewsThe UK government have announced that on Monday 11th of October 2021 they will reduce the countries on the UK travel red list to just seven countries. This means that international travel will become a lot more accessible to UK travellers, who will no longer need to quarantine for 2 weeks when returning to the UK from a number of countries.

10 Things You Should Know About The Greater Kruger National Park
Blog, Elephants, Kruger National Park, Lions, Travel, WildlifeLocated in the north-eastern corner of South Africa, the Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park are considered two of the country’s greatest wilderness areas. Combined, the Greater Kruger and Kruger Park boasts one of the finest and most diverse biospheres and wildlife and birdlife destinations in Africa. While many assume the Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park to be one and the same, it is important to know the difference between the two and to recognise the different regions that make up the Greater Kruger and how they fare in terms of wildlife sightings and experiences. To help you differentiate, here are 10 things you should know about the Greater Kruger National Park.

What is the difference between the Kruger National Park and the Greater Kruger Park?
Blog, Elephants, Guiding, Kruger National Park, Lions, Travel, Wild Dogs, Wildebeest, WildlifeOne of the most frequently asked questions by both local and international wildlife and nature enthusiasts is - What is the difference between the Kruger National Park and the Greater Kruger Park? Despite the fact that the Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger are used interchangeably, with many assuming there is no distinction between the two, there are several obvious and distinct differences between the Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger Park.

Thornybush Game Reserve
Blog, Elephants, Kruger National Park, Lions, Sabi Sands, Thornybush Specials, Travel, Wild Dogs, Wildebeest, WildlifeSet within the Greater Kruger National Park, the renowned Thornybush Game Reserve, also known as Thornybush Nature Reserve, is a pristine 14,000-hectare private game reserve. Beyond being one of the most sought-after game reserves in Africa, it is every bit as wild and untamed as its famous neighboring national park, the Kruger National Park, with the added bonus of sharing an unfenced border with Timbavati Nature Reserve and the Kruger Park.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Blog, Elephants, Kruger National Park, Lions, Sabi Sands, Travel, Wild Dogs, Wildebeest, WildlifeRegarded as one of the best safari destinations and premier private game reserve in South Africa, Sabi Sand Game Reserve should be on every wildlife and nature enthusiast’s African safari bucket-list. Boasting 65,000 hectares of vast untamed wilderness, the notorious Sabi Sand Game Reserve shares an unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, allowing animals to roam freely between the reserves.

Kruger National Park
Blog, Elephants, Kruger National Park, Lions, Travel, Wild Dogs, WildlifeSouth African tourism has a secret weapon – the Kruger National Park! Regarded as one of the greatest national parks in the world, the renowned Kruger National Park is South Africa’s flagship national park. Deemed the third largest national park worldwide and one of the largest in Africa, the pristine wilderness within the Kruger Park consists of nearly 2.2 million hectares of unspoiled African bushveld.

Moremi Game Reserve
Blog, Elephants, Lions, Travel, Wild Dogs, WildlifeLocated in Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve is situated in one of the largest inland deltas and premier wilderness areas in the world, the vast and virtually untouched freshwater wetland of the Okavango Delta. Covering most of its eastern sector, the reserve stretches across several thousand square kilometers.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Tanzania
Blog, Elephants, Guiding, Lions, Travel, Wild Dogs, Wildebeest, Wildlife
Tanzania is one of the most diverse and captivating African travel safari destinations. Boasting a vast and unique array of national parks and game reserves, ranging from the world-renowned Serengeti National Park to the wild and secluded…

Timbavati Game Reserve
Blog, Elephants, Kruger National Park, Lions, Travel, WildlifeRegarded as a piece of unspoiled Africa, the world-renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, is a combination of the Timbavati, Klaserie and Umbabat Private Nature Reserve, forming one large expanse of pristine wilderness. Located in the heart of the Lowveld region of South Africa, Timbavati Game Reserve shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to migrate freely between the two reserves.

Explore Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Blog, Elephants, Lions, Travel, When To Go, WildlifeNxabega Okavango Tented Camp is an intimate, exclusive, and rustic tented camp with a contemporary safari elegance situated in Botswana’s vast and virtually untouched freshwater wetland of Okavango Delta. Deemed one of the world’s premier wilderness areas and largest inland deltas, the Okavango Delta covers between 6 and 15 000 square kilometres of Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana and owes its existence to the Okavango (Kavango) River, which gives rise to the Delta’s vast and dynamic ecosystem.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Zambia
Blog, Elephants, Guiding, Lions, Travel, Victoria Falls, When To Go, Wild Dogs, Wildebeest, Wildlife
A landlocked country in southern Africa, Zambia is emerging as a premier safari travel location due to its unspoiled landscapes and diversity of wildlife and birdlife. But it’s the sheer remoteness of Zambia’s many wonderful wilderness…

Botswana Food: Top 8 Foods To Eat in Botswana
Amazing Facts, Blog, Travel
Travelling to Botswana is an experience like no other which is only enhanced by its range of unique and delicious traditional dishes. In many countries around the world, Botswana’s cuisine is known as the Rainbow’s Gastronomy, which…

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Zimbabwe
Blog, Elephants, Guiding, Lions, Travel, Victoria Falls, Wildlife, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a country endowed with so much natural beauty, profound history, vast and remarkable landscapes, and an incredible diversity of wildlife, birdlife, national parks, and reserves to explore. Zimbabwe boasts a range of diverse habitats,…

Why you should visit Aberdare National Park in Kenya
Blog, Guiding, Travel, When To Go, WildlifeRegarded as one of Kenya’s top parks to visit for both first-time and avid safari-goers, the Aberdare National Park is a fairly small national park located in Kenya’s cool central highlands along the Great Rift Valley. Aberdare National…

Top 10 tourist attractions in Kenya
Blog, Elephants, Guiding, Travel, Wild Dogs, Wildebeest, Wildlife
Kenya is regarded as one of the world’s most pristine African safari destinations. Home to some of the best – if not the best - parks, conservancies and game reserves in Africa, people travel to Kenya from all around the globe to experience…


What is Heritage Day and why its Important in South Africa
Amazing Facts, Blog, Facts, Heritage Day, Travel
Heritage Day is an important South African public holiday which is celebrated on the 24th of September each year. It is a day on which all South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions,…

Sabi Sands Specials
Blog, News, TravelThe Sabi Sands Game Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park and is home to some of the most famous luxury safari lodges in Africa.

Kruger National Park game Lodge Specials 2021
Blog, Kruger National Park, News, TravelWith the global pandemic restricting world wide travel a number of Kruger National Park Game Lodges have announced and continue to run some amazing South African resident deals.

Is The Kruger National Park Open
Blog, Elephants, Kruger National Park, Travel, When To Go, WildlifeThe Kruger National park is South Africa’s most beautiful and exciting African Safari destination. This South African National Park is also one of the largest game reserves in Africa.

When to go to Africa
Blog, Travel, When To Go, WildlifeAre you looking to plan the ultimate safari trip to Africa, but you’re not sure when the best time is to go? When planning your trip, it is vital to do the necessary research on the best time to go to Africa for the experience you desire.

Engagement at Silvan Safari Lodge
Blog, Sabi Sands, Travel, WildlifeWhen we were approached by one of our guests to help him book and plan a romantic proposal in the heart of the African bushveld, we jumped at the opportunity to make it a memorable and magical experience neither of them will forget.

Visit Kruger National Park during SANParks Week
Blog, Kruger National Park, News, Travel, Wildlife
Visit the Kruger National Park during SANParks Free Access Week 2021! The annual South African National Parks Week is an initiative aimed at giving all South African citizens the opportunity to experience the incredible variety of National…

Why You Should Go on a Kruger Park Safari
Blog, Elephants, Kruger National Park, Lions, Travel, Wild Dogs, Wildebeest, WildlifeIt’s time to explore the renowned Kruger National Park like you never have before. Boasting nearly 2.2 million hectares of unspoiled African bushveld that stretches for 352 kilometres across the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in the north…

Can You Take Kids On A Safari?
Blog, Guiding, Travel, WildlifeAre you thinking of going on a safari holiday with your kids, but you’re not sure what to expect? A safari might not be the first activity that comes to mind when planning a getaway with young children, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find…

Elephant Seals in Cape Town
Amazing Facts, Blog, Travel, WildlifeHave you spotted the Elephant Seals along the Cape coastline? There are a few different species of seals that can be found along the South African coast. The charismatic and playful Cape Fur Seal is by far the most popular and commonly seen…



Best Time To Go To Botswana
Blog, Travel, When To Go, WildlifeBotswana is one of Africa’s most exclusive safari destinations. One of Botswana’s primary attractions is its vast wilderness. The evergreen jewel of the Okavango Delta is at the heart of Botswana’s safari attractions, flanked in the east by the rolling savannah of the Savute and the sought-after elephant paradise of the Chobe. South of the Delta you will find the far-flung stretches of the Makgadikgadi saltpans and the semi-desert grasslands of the Kalahari.

Kruger National Park named one of the top post lockdown travel destinations
Blog, Kruger National Park, Travel, WildlifeThe Kruger National Park has been named the 20th most popular travel destination in the world on Big 7 Travel’s list of ‘The 50 Most Popular Destinations For Post-Lockdown Travel’ – and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Big 7 Travel looks…