Uganda is a fantastic country to see some of Africa’s iconic wildlife and a great choice to see the chimpanzees and gorillas. Uganda is home to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you can find one of the world’s only two populations of mountain gorillas. Bwindi is also home to chimpanzees and many other primates. Combined […]
There are some fantastic Bwindi Impenetrable National Park tours to enjoy the forest. The park is one of the most wildlife-rich forests in Africa and there are many animals to see. The most iconic animals in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are the gorillas, which you can see on different tours. But there is much […]
Port Elizabeth is the main city on South Africa’s Eastern Cape. As one of the country’s largest cities, Port Elizabeth is also one of the major hubs of South Africa’s famous Garden Route. There are some great luxury safari lodges from Port Elizabeth. We will mention a few favorites further down. But first an introduction […]
The Shamwari Nature Reserve is an award-winning private reserve in South Africa. The reserve is located about 75 km from Port Elizabeth. The Shamwari Reserve & Shamwari Reserve lodges are consistently voted leaders in conservation and eco-lodge operation. The reserve has been featured on nature programs, including Animal Planet for the show ‘Shamwari: A wild […]
To make the most of your safari in South Africa, here’s a guide to the Shamwari Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. We will mention reserve summaries, activities, wildlife, and differences. To start with, both these protected areas are visited from two different base cities… Kruger National Park is in the country’s north-east. To […]
If you’re deciding whether to visit the Shamwari Reserve or the Addo National Park from Port Elizabeth in South Africa, it really depends what you want from the experience. Both of these reserves can offer a contrasting experience and it depends on several factors to which you choose, including what you want to see, your […]
Covering 25,000 hectares, the Shamwari Game Reserve is a wildlife-rich private nature reserve on the Eastern Cape of South Africa accessed from Port Elizabeth. There are several Shamwari Game Reserve luxury lodges to choose from, including the fantastic Eagles Crag Lodge pictured above. We have written this guide to help you pick the best Shamwari […]
Circling Lake Victoria, the Great Rift Valley is where the African continent is slowly splitting apart, which has caused the formation of some very beautiful lakes. The deepest area of the rift in Kenya is just north of Nairobi where you can enjoy fantastic scenery, wildlife, and culture. We will provide some recommendations below in […]
Hot Air Balloon over the Masai Mara A hot air balloon over the Masai Mara is possibly the most incredible way to see this fantastic ecosystem. Get a better perspective of the area and admire the Masai Mara’s beauty from the sky. The hot air balloon departs from the Little Governors Camp just before dawn […]
Here is our selection of the top 25 attractions in South Africa. We will link to recommended tours and some travel bloggers who have experienced these areas to give you their own opinions of each attraction and what to see. The Sanbona Reserve Featured in the photo above and one of South Africa’s largest private […]