15 Of the best places to go on safari in Southern Africa. If you’re dreaming of the best safari destinations in Southern Africa, you’re spoiled for choice. From South Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park to Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta and Namibia’s surreal desert landscapes, the region offers some of the most diverse wildlife experiences on…
Here is our list of the 10 best places to go on safari in Africa. A safari is more than just a trip to Africa — it is a journey into the wild, where breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters await. The word safari comes from the Swahili word for “journey” or “expedition.” While it…
The “Wow Factor” of Botswana! The “wow factor” of Botswana lies in its extraordinary natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and commitment to preserving its pristine ecosystems. Botswana is well known for having some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas on the African continent. In total, 38% of its total land area are devoted to national parks,…
Why go on a Gorilla trekking experience? Gorilla trekking is a unique and extraordinary experience that offers several compelling reasons to consider: Encounter Endangered Species: Gorillas are critically endangered, with only a few thousand remaining in the wild. By participating in gorilla trekking, you have the opportunity to see these magnificent creatures up close and…
Swakopmund is a coastal town in Namibia with a strong German heritage that is reflected in much of its architecture and history. Swakopmund is the place where most Namibians head to at the end of each year for their Christmas holidays. The laidback town has charm by the bucket loads with its oceanfront promenades, historical…
Only a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, lying in the shadow of a continuous belt of Cape fold mountains, lies a series of beautiful valleys known as the Cape Winelands. With majestic mountains that form dramatic backdrops to lush vineyards and gabled Cape Dutch homesteads steeped in history, the Winelands is synonymous with all the best…
Packing for an African Safari can feel intimidating—you hear about all sorts of luggage restrictions, like that small charter planes only allow luggage under 40 pounds, and it has to be soft-shelled (no frames or rigid structures). Do I need any vaccinations to enter the countries i will be travelling to? We asked all the…
Trips to Africa are, plainly said, journeys of a lifetime. Which is probably why it is the last continent that most travellers choose to visit. That said, the eyeseeAfrica team couldn’t help but wonder how that philosophy might change post-Covid-19. As the traveller’s experience has shifted tremendously under the pandemic, and Africa has stepped forward…
1. The entire coastline of Namibia is protected as a National Park With the 2010 declaration of Dorob National Park, Namibia became the first and only country to have its entire coastline protected through a national parks network – the largest protected area in Africa. It was also the first African country to…
