by The Safari Co. | Mar 31, 2017 | Africa Travel, Destinations, Eastern Cape, Family Holidays, Fishing, Horseback, Routes, Self Drive, South Africa, Wildlife Safaris
Let’s explore Route 72. We all enjoy exploring new destinations that have these three aspects: First, a place that offers lots of things to do. Secondly, not many other visitors. And third, beautiful scenery! Route 72 in the Eastern Cape is just that place....
by The Safari Co. | Feb 26, 2014 | Kalahari, Self Drive, South Africa, The Safari Co., Wildlife Safaris
During our last night in the Kgalagadi, a strange longing got hold of me… I was still in the park but I already missed it deeply, knowing we will leave this wonderful place the next morning. This is what the Kgalagadi does to you… As part of the...
by The Safari Co. | Jan 13, 2013 | Birding, Destinations, Family Holidays, Holidays & Safaris, Kruger National Park, Self Drive, South Africa, Wildlife Safaris
Probably the most well-known national park in Africa, Kruger is a comfortable, easily explored game reserve where visitors have the opportunity to discover nature at it’s best! This is the ideal park for first-time visitors and veteran safari travelers alike....
by The Safari Co. | Sep 13, 2012 | Destinations, Eastern Cape, Family Holidays, Holidays & Safaris, Routes, Self Drive, South Africa, The Safari Co.
A holiday takes on a whole new form when traveling as a family, especially with young kids. Let me start by pointing out that this article is a positive look at family travel! Obviously it’s an absolute pleasure to explore Africa with two inquisitive youngsters...
by The Safari Co. | Sep 2, 2012 | Destinations, Eastern Cape, Family Holidays, Holidays & Safaris, Self Drive, South Africa, The Safari Co.
From its humble beginnings in 1931, Addo Elephant National Park has grown into one of South Africa’s most ambitious conservation projects. The park is situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and the ideal destination for wildlife safaris, family...
by The Safari Co. | Jul 26, 2012 | Africa Travel, Expeditions, Self Drive
In 1989 Gunther Holtorf and his wife decided to travel around Africa in their Mercedes G-wagon for 18 months. Now, 23 years and 800,000km later Gunther is still traveling. The vehicle is called ‘Otto’. It has taken them to some of the world’s most...
