The month of dune
Phil Clisby recalls a hair-raising escapade through the Western Sahara into Mauritania in 1992 We’d…
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Driven to attraction
In part two of Phil Clisby’s self-drive trip around Namibia, he and his family travel…
Luangwa in pictures
Since first visiting the Luangwa Valley in 1995, Cape Town-based photographer David Rogers has returned…
The wild west coast
If you are looking for quirky locals and unexpected treasures and pleasures, head up South…
Green credentials
2017 has been declared the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the…
Citizen science
Safari for Real guide and author Lex Hes asks whether modern technology detracts from a…
Let’s get this show on the road
Phil Clisby recounts a recent(ish) self-drive trip around Namibia, accompanied by his soon-to-be-wife and two-year-old…
How will Donald Trump’s presidency affect African tourism?
Do you remember that old children’s song where Nellie the Elephant lost her trunk and…
Ask the trade
Your questions answered by those who really know FAMILY I have young children and need…
Why are we waiting?
There are many airports in the world that make you queue for your flight in…
Take a walk on the wild side
Trekking in wildlife reserves in Africa is a truly memorable experience. The Kingdom of Swaziland…
Feeding baby white rhinos
I could hear the snuffling, snorting and mewing of the two baby rhino anticipating their…
“Guardians, not gardeners”
Safari for Real guide and author Lex Hes reflects on this quote by Adolph Murie…
Big 5, Little 5, Ugly 5, Shy 5 and Impossible 5
The Big 5 refers to five large mammals found in Africa which are the lion,…
A blind safari – how on earth does that work?
“A blind safari!” exclaimed friends. This was often the response when I said that I…
Travel Africa Extra launched
Over the nearly twenty years since we started Travel Africa magazine, one of my biggest…
Full of Zim and vigour
Phil Clisby continues his African odyssey. It’s June 1993, and he is making his way…
Getting to know painted wolves
Niamh Sacramento introduces us to one of Africa’s lesser-known animals as she follows the trail…
The “green” season
Reflections on life on safari, from Safari for Real guide and author Lex Hes One…
On the road in Zimbabwe
Tourists and foreigners are often warned about the difficulties of travel in Africa, particularly driving.…
