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African Safari Blog
Welcome to the Best African Safari Blog, your gateway to exploring Africa's wild beauty. From the iconic savannas of South Africa to the lush landscapes of Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and even the serene islands of Seychelles, we bring you expert insights, travel tips, and unforgettable experiences. Dive into our collection of articles to plan the safari of a lifetime and discover why Africa remains the top destination for wildlife adventures. Your journey to the heart of the African wilderness starts here!
Malaria-Free Safaris in South Africa: Which Reserves, What They Cost, and What You Give Up
South Africa offers an array of malaria-free safari destinations that provide all the thrills of a wildlife adventure without worry. In this
Craig Howes
Jul 2717 min read
South Africa Safari Cost: What a Real Safari Really Costs (2026)
Real prices for a South Africa safari in 2026, from $80-a-night self-drive Kruger to $3,500 flagship suites, built on fully priced trips we actually arranged for readers.
Craig Howes
Jul 2113 min read
Best Photographic Safari Companies in Africa (2027): A Wildlife Photographer's Guide
Vehicles with camera mounts, three photographers per car, hides at eye level. A wildlife photographer ranks the companies that actually deliver, and names the ones that only market it.
Craig Howes
Jul 1715 min read
African Photo Safari: How to Choose a Trip That Actually Produces Great Images
The best wildlife photos I've taken didn't come from the trips with "photographic" in the name. They came from five specific conditions. Here's what actually produces the images, and how to buy a trip that delivers them.
Craig Howes
Jul 1721 min read
Group Safari vs Private Safari: Which One Should You Actually Book?
The real question is not private versus shared. It is who is in the vehicle and whose pace the day follows. An independent, all-in look at what a group safari and a private safari each actually cost, and which one fits the trip you are trying to take.
Craig Howes
Jul 1323 min read
Cape Town to Okavango Delta: How to Plan the Iconic Combination
The full guide to combining Cape Town with the Okavango Delta: flights and routing, trip length, the seasonal sweet spot, honest costs, and sample itineraries grounded in real planner quotes.
Craig Howes
Jul 918 min read
Best Time to Visit Cape Town and Kruger: An Honest Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to visit Cape Town and Kruger is never one perfect month, because the two peak in opposite seasons. A Cape Town local who grew up beside Kruger walks through the year, names the two windows worth booking, and shows what the trip really costs.
Craig Howes
Jul 814 min read
Best Luxury Safari Lodges in Kenya (2026): An Honest Guide
An honest, independent guide to Kenya's best luxury safari lodges in 2026, tiered by experience with real trade-offs on every property.
Craig Howes
Jul 723 min read
The Best Family Vacations in Africa
The best family vacations in Africa, from Mauritius beaches to malaria-free safaris, chosen by age and by what actually works for kids. One honest guide, no sales pitch.
Craig Howes
Jul 610 min read
Best Luxury Lodges in Sabi Sands (2026 Guide)
Search "Sabi Sands luxury lodges" and everyone wants to sell you one. Here's the independent version: 17 lodges across four tiers, from $730 to $3,800 a night, with verified rates and honest trade-offs.
Craig Howes
Jul 326 min read
Inside Qwabi Private Game Reserve: An Honest Review (Babohi, Big Five, Malaria-Free)
Qwabi surprised me. An honest, first-hand review of Babohi and the reserve: a polished, malaria-free Big Five safari in the Waterberg, three hours from Johannesburg, and who it actually suits.
Craig Howes
Jul 117 min read
The Best Time for a South Africa Safari
May to October, with September the peak. But South Africa punishes the green season less than any safari country in Africa, and malaria-free reserves change the answer entirely for families. A month-by-month guide with the official Kruger climate figures, real lodge costs, and forty-plus safaris behind it.
Craig Howes
Jun 3017 min read
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