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Waking up in an unfenced camp where elephants wander past your tent feels very different from staying at a family-friendly lodge with every comfort. With so many ways to experience Africa, understanding your options can make planning your safari that much easier.
This week, we share practical guidance to help you plan your first safari, showcase stays where wildlife moves freely through camp and share 10 key considerations for choosing the right safari camp or lodge.
Warm regards from Cape Town,
Louise at Go2Africa
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A Guide to Your First African Safari
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How much does a safari cost? When is the best time to travel, and which type of safari suits you best? Our guide brings together practical advice on what to consider before booking, including what a typical day on safari looks like.
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Stay Where Nature Comes to Your Doorstep
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At some of Africa’s unfenced safari lodges, the wildlife comes to you. Watch elephants wander past your private plunge pool, spot giraffes browsing near your camp, or sip your morning coffee as wildlife moves freely through the surrounding bush. These are the places where the safari continues, even between game drives.
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How to Choose the Right Safari Stay
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Where you stay can make a real difference to your safari experience. You might prefer the intimacy of a tented camp, the comforts of a luxury lodge, or somewhere designed with your family in mind. From location and wildlife experiences to amenities and budget, our guide covers 10 key considerations to help you choose with confidence.
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Growing More Than Food
Travel has the power to create lasting change. Through our partnership with Food & Trees for Africa, we're supporting the James House food garden in Cape Town, where young people and community members are gaining hands-on farming skills while strengthening local food security.
More than 40 participants have already received practical training in soil health, pest management, and sustainable crop planning. The next phase will expand the site into a thriving community market garden with a seedling nursery and weekly market stalls, creating new opportunities for local food production, skills development, and sustainable livelihoods.
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Find Your Safari
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We'll guide you every step of the way.
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Photo credits: Xigera Safari Lodge; Old Mondoro;
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