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 Himba woman from Namibia, adorned in traditional orange ochre body paint and jewelry, sits by a small fire, crafting an item with her hands. Beaded ornaments and metal bracelets encircle

Experience the unique cultural offerings of Namibia – one of Africa’s most special places! Although population density is amongst the lowest in the world, a vacation here will allow you to explore Namibia’s stunning natural beauty and the diverse cultures that make this country unique. In addition, a Namibian culture tour is a marvelous opportunity to learn about the traditions…

February 7, 2023
A scenic desert landscape in Namibia at sunset featuring an acacia tree on a sand dune with footprints, overlooking a vast plain with scattered trees and distant mountains under a soft orange sky.

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…

January 13, 2023
Sunset casts a warm glow on a striking rocky mountain in Namibia's desert landscape, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a clear sky, with a dirt road leading towards it.

It is a beautiful description of a land that is both serenely unspoiled and wild but vibrant, sparse and dry, but tempered with greenbelts that play host to a myriad of wildlife. Affectionately known as “The Jewel of the Desert,’ Namibia is a hauntingly beautiful country. Its German influence is evident throughout and this truly is one of the world’s natural…

April 30, 2019
Two joyful women with backpacks and sunglasses, raising their arms in excitement, stand on a beachfront railing during a guided group tour, with a city skyline and blue sky in the background.

Many international tourists when travelling to far off, exciting destinations feel a little more comfortable when travelling in a group. They feel that being in a foreign country can be a bit daunting, even if you’re with an expert tour guide.  Single travellers especially, tend to prefer to go with the crowd. Well if you choose to travel in this…

March 26, 2018
Three people wearing hats sit on a log, observing a group of elephants by a watering hole in a lush, wooded area during their South Africa safari. Red flowers bloom in the foreground, adding a pop

You have read or at least heard much about Africa …and probably know that South Africa is one of its preferred destinations, with its first world atmosphere, but still unspoilt by its natural tourist attractions. This is no ordinary place, it is wildly different from any other you will experience in the world …but what makes it so? …and what…

February 26, 2018
Two safari operators wearing outfits and hats observe a herd of elephants in the distance, sitting in a grassy savannah under a clear blue sky. The person on the right holds a rifle.

When travelling to one of South Africa and its surrounding territories preferred destinations, there are many choices regarding the tour operators you may partner with. Your vacation, after all, especially as an international traveller, may be a first time experience and you may not be familiar with the preferred tour operators in the region. This article looks at a few things that we…

January 24, 2018

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