African Safari Journals Blog

The African safari journals blog will keep you up-to-date with important safari related events and information such as...

• The newest and freshest safari trip reports obtained by me interviewing people who have just come back from their safari vacations in Africa. You can read or listen (MP3 podcast) to the interview to gain insider knowledge about safari trips and destinations.




Safari operator alerts. Every now and again it becomes evident from trip reports and forums that there are some safari companies that you will do better to avoid. I inform you about the good, the bad and the ugly in this blog.


• Specific safari news which may influence your African safari trip such as new visa regulations and costs, park entry price hikes, weather (is there a drought or flood in the country you plan to safari in) and socio political events (there might have been a change in government which might affect your safety).

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Serengeti Lion Battles Hyena

It happened when we approached a kopje (an outcrop of rocks in the Serengeti). We first spotted about 6 to 8 female lions and older cubs on its top

Across Tanzania Expeditions Adventure

As we were driving through the Serengeti after a fabulous day, I was looking out the window, speechless, just staring at the beautiful wide open

Naipenda Safaris Review (Tanzania)

Due to my work and travel schedule I planned to do a safari in December 2006. One of my key criteria was: Go where the animals are likely to be. I

Gorilla Trek With Great Lakes Safaris

I too wanted a custom gorilla trek and was able to get very good service from Great Lakes Safaris of Uganda. My contact person was Ms. Mukasa

Terrific Times in Tanzania with Utalii Safaris

We had a limited budget and Utalii exceeded our expectations by some way. We had our own car and driver and chef for the entire trip and they soon

Safari Binoculars - How To Choose the Best One

Good safari binoculars are an essential item to enhance an African safari trip and these tips will help you choose the right one for your wildlife holiday

Safari In South Africa Top Three Companies Ranking

Choose your safari in South Africa operator with more confidence by using this top three list which is compiled from independent safari trip reports by previous travellers to South Africa

Top African Photo Safari Tip for Improving Your Wildlife Photography

You can get dramatically better African photo safari wildlife pictures by following a single piece of advice that I've learnt after going on hundreds of safaris myself.

Guide Your Own Safari Self Drive Road Trip Effortlessly With This eBook

You can guide your own safari independently and see as much wildlife at a lower cost than with a tour operator by using this ebook authored by a self driver with 25 years safari road trip experience.

Addo Park, South Africa: Family Safari Review

Addo Park is a great place to see large numbers of elephant and see them up close but don't expect to see lion.

Kruger National Park Camping Safari Feedback

A budget Kruger National Park camping safari is perfect for lone travelers who do not want to spend a fortune but still want to enjoy the diversity and wildlife variety of one of Africa's top parks.

Africa Tour Operators Reviews By Past Clients Helps Rate Performance

In an industry overflowing with Africa tour operators, it's helpful to whittle down your choices by using the reviews of past safari tours travellers who shared their opinions.

Safari Review Africa Charity Contributes On Your Behalf

You contribute your African safari review and in return we make an Africa charity donation to charities that promote wildlife conservation and the Christian upliftment of Africans.

Lions Mating in the Ngorongoro Crater: Overseas Adventure Travel Review

Everything went exactly as planned and the food was great. We saw elephants and zebra adults and young. So beautiful. Also cheetah, lions and lions

Warning! Do not Travel in Africa with Solomon Moses Olemwaipasi

Solomon Moses Olemwaipasi defrauded us of approximately $1000 beyond what we had already paid. I have wanted to visit sub-Saharan Africa since I saw

First Hand Kenya Safari Lodge Tour Review

David traveled on safari with Gibran and enjoyed going from one Kenya safari lodge to the next. He wrote a detailed review and recommends this type of paradise holiday to anyone.

Things A Mountain Zebra Park Safari Visitor Should Be Familiar With

If you are planning to go on a Mountain Zebra Park safari to see the rare mountain zebra then this map and information will be helpful to you.

Amazing Kenya Safari with JT Safaris

Trying to decide which Safari to go on is hard enough, deciding which tour operator to go with can be a nightmare. There are so many different

Plan An Addo Elephant Park Safari With This Map, Climate & History Info

Satellite Addo Elephant Park map showing the accommodation camps, waterholes, hides, picnic spots, gates, wilderness trails and lookout points.

Self Drive Kruger Safari - Travel Opinion

A safari has always been my dream holiday - I adore animals in any form and there is no doubt in my mind that the flora and fauna of South Africa is

Malolotja Nature Reserve - What Do You Want To Know?

Find answers to some of your Malolotja Nature Reserve questions such as the optimal time to go, location map and history of the area.

What Every Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Visitor Should Know Before They Go

Valuable titbits of information gained from visits to the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Swaziland coupled with an accurate satellite enhanced map.

Mkhuze Game Reserve - How To Get the Most From Your Trip

Navigate the Mkhuze game reserve in Kwazulu Natal with ease using this interactive map and travel time calculator.

Ithala Game Reserve Safari Visitors Guide

Essential information, tips and advice to help travellers get the most out of a safari to the Ithala game reserve in Kwazula Natal.

Don't Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve Before Looking at This

Travel times and distances between camps, detailed Pilanesberg game reserve map, history of the area and when to go.

Improve Your Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Experience with This Information

Best time to visit the Hluhluwe Imfolozi game reserve, distances and times between gates and restcamps, detailed satellite map and history of the park covered in detail.

Competition Winner Announced - African Safari Journals

The 2007 competition winner can choose one out of seven walking safari trails in the wilderness of the Kruger National Park, South Africa - away from other tourists.

Putting the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park on the Map

This map of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park details the locations of the rest camps, wilderness camps, waterholes, hides, picnic spots, cultural centre and entrance gates.

Plan Your Swaziland Self Drive Safari Successfully

This budget spreadsheet will accurately calculate how much your Swaziland self drive safari will set you back including distances between border posts, cities and reserves.

Calculate Your Namibia Self Drive Safari Costs With This Expenses Spreadsheet

Find out how much you will spend on a Namibia self drive safari to the Etosha National Park and Cape Cross seal colony and use the distance calculator to work out how long it will take you to get there.