The African Guide

Jewel of Africa Safaris’ travel team offers up-to-date advice, news, inspiration and tips from the road to help you plan your next safari.

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A person wearing a hat drives a jeep on a safari at sunset in Africa. The golden sunlight streams across the rugged landscape of grass and trees. The curving dirt road invites exploration into the serene and

An African proverb says, 'To get lost is to learn the way'. Getting lost is simply a different way of going on an adventure. When you're lost, it is an opportunity to learn how to find yourself and listen to your thoughts, your inner being, and other people. It's a journey to self-discovery. I learned this at a very young…

January 13, 2023
A serene scene of two men on their first safari, in a canoe, one standing and paddling, on a clear, shallow lake with tall grasses. Another canoe is visible in the distance under

When planning your first luxury African safari, Botswana needs to be at the top of your list. Situated in Southern Africa and bordering South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, it boasts with such a variety of different landscapes and destinations and truly offers the best luxury wilderness safari experience in Africa. Where To Go On Your First Luxury Botswana Safari As…

May 26, 2020
Two people guide canoes through a calm, reedy waterway at sunset, silhouetted against a golden sky. One stands navigating with a pole, and the other, seated, paddles

One of Africa’s top tour booking companies recently conducted an extensive survey based on the reviews of thousands of experts in the tourism industry to determine the best safari destination in Africa for 2020. The consistently top-rated destination, not surprisingly, is one that continues to provide some of the most amazing safari experiences on the planet – Botswana. More than…

February 25, 2020
Two photographers crouch in the shelter of a low wooden structure at Mashatu Game Reserve, capturing images of three elephants splashing water at a watering hole, under a clear blue sky.

Botswana really is an amazing place to visit. A thriving country producing valuable diamonds, and from the high-powered business hub of Gaborone, to the incredibly unspoilt getaways in its many wildlife preservation areas, it is, without a doubt, a land of great contrasts. It offers a smorgasbord of things to do and see, like vibrant cities, cultural villages, places of…

July 25, 2018
Close-up of a zebra in Botswana looking directly at the camera. Its distinctive black and white stripes are sharply focused against a blurred natural background. The zebra's ears are perked up and

Summer is a special time, especially for wildlife enthusiasts visiting the Botswana region of Africa, especially when you choose to visit the Savute region of the Chobe National Park. Savute boasts the second-largest summer Zebra migration in Africa; its timing is determined by the rains, but usually occurs between November and December and again between February and April, when huge…

July 4, 2018
A herd of elephants stands on a sandy riverbank in Botswana, drinking from and playing near the water. The background features a mix of greenery and leafless trees under a clear blue sky. The calm river water in the foreground reflects the elephants and surrounding landscape, making Botswana a top destination for wildlife enthusiasts since 2018.

There are many great destinations on the continent of Africa. For international tourists, it can be difficult to decide which country to visit specifically, unless they have the time and money to see many in one trip. We at, Jewel of Africa Safaris have packages to many of Southern Africa’s best destinations, but this article tells of one place, not as internationally…

May 25, 2018

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