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Are you looking for a unique and exotic destination to explore? Consider taking a trip across the Atlantic Ocean, over the Equator, and deep down into the sun-kissed southern hemisphere, all the way to Africa's southwestern shore. Here, you will find a country with miles upon miles of sand dunes extending far beyond the horizon, cradled by the temperate Atlantic…
Botswana’s Okavango Delta is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places to be in Africa and it is really one of the most fascinating places too. Here we give you 10 reasons to book a safari to the Okavango Delta. 1. One of The World’s Largest Deltas The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland deltas. Most river…
There are a multitude of wildlife conservancies, better known as ‘National Parks,’ in Africa and they all have something uniquely different to offer. What they all have in common however, is that they are home to our wildlife and bird populations and therefore are precious conservation areas that make a significant contribution to Africa’s proud heritage and economy. Be assured…
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…
Mozambique, to many, is just a little-known place somewhere in Africa, but it used to be a haven of beach activity, a vacation resort of note for the surrounding territories of Zimbabwe and South Africa, the place to go for exquisite prawns and other Portuguese fare. Sadly, this was prior to the turn of the century and to it becoming…
From romantic sunsets, exciting luxury safaris, scenic splendour and a million things to do, Africa is a perfect place for lovers to start their journey of a lifetime. This article tells us why Africa is, in fact, the top honeymoon destination of 2019! Luxury Accommodation In Beautiful Locations Everywhere you go, to view the Big 5, the magnificent Cape or to…
International travelers who have never experienced the thrill of a predator on the hunt in the wild, or the magnificence of Victoria Falls, or majestic Table Mountain in the fairest Cape in the world, simply cannot say they have really seen the world’s best. Hereby Africa becomes a bucket list destination! For 2019, why not turn your dream to visit…
Zimbabwe, not always in the headlines for the right reasons, is in fact a very safe, magnificent safari destination and was recently rated by one of the world’s most popular travel guides Lonely Planet in third place on their ‘Top 10 Countries primed to capture travellers’ imaginations in 2019!’ This is what Lonely Planet had to say: “Not only is it one of Africa’s…
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…
International travellers are not starved for choice when it comes to travel destinations throughout the globe. The multi-billion dollar tourist industry is massive business and hundreds of countries beckon American, Asian and European tourists to their shores, extolling the virtues of their sights and vacation experiences. Research shows however that Southern Africa and particularly the Republic of South Africa is one of…
