Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming safari or just want to learn more about South Africa and Botswana, be sure to check out these useful resources. Learn about African animals and habitats, browse helpful packing tips and read inspirational travel stories that will bring the wilds of Africa close to your heart. The links below open each article in a new tab.
Travel Tips
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Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Discover fascinating facts about elephant herds, lounging leopards and the other wildlife you may encounter on your Southern Africa safari.
Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your South Africa and Botswana safari.
Botswana Conservation & Community
Botswana Conservation & Community
Read on to learn how our initiatives in Botswana help protect African wildlife, preserve culture and support community development.
African Wildlife Trivia
African Wildlife Trivia
Take our African safari wildlife quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about life on the savanna!
Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out the typical weather conditions and climate of Southern Africa's ecosystems during the green season and dry season.
Packing List
Packing List
We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Southern Africa safari.
Travel Stories & Articles
Avid photographer? Put your camera down (sometimes)!
Avid photographer? Put your camera down (sometimes)!
—By Wendy Worrall Redal
Most serious adventure travelers take pleasure and pride in documenting their exploits through...
Most serious adventure travelers take pleasure and pride in documenting their exploits through...
10 Things to Take On Your Africa Safari
10 Things to Take On Your Africa Safari
—By Wendy Worrall Redal
Are you planning an African safari? You’ll no doubt be consulting detailed packing lists that advise you to bring various essentials such as binoculars...
Are you planning an African safari? You’ll no doubt be consulting detailed packing lists that advise you to bring various essentials such as binoculars...
Why a Great Safari Guide Makes All the Difference
Why a Great Safari Guide Makes All the Difference
—By Wendy Worrall Redal
As afternoon edged toward sunset in the private game reserve, our guide slowed the Land Rover to a halt as he studied the ground on the side...
As afternoon edged toward sunset in the private game reserve, our guide slowed the Land Rover to a halt as he studied the ground on the side...
Botswana Travel Etiquette—What You Need To Know Before Your Safari
Botswana Travel Etiquette—What You Need To Know Before Your Safari
—By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl
Botswana safaris are evocative of a bygoneera,
Botswana safaris are evocative of a bygone
