The African Sky Safaris & Tours team constantly writes articles about travel in Africa to provide information, advice, and great ideas to prospective international visitors. The blog article writers are all locals with hands-on insight and years of experience traveling the length and breadth of Southern Africa.
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African Sky lists ten reasons to consider South Africa for your next holiday. The country is often referred to as 'A World in One Country', and we explain why.
Southern Africa offers many destinations, activities, and lodgings ideal for those interested in a luxury holiday. From wild, untamed conservation areas roamed by animals, great and small, to luxurious tropical beach resorts, options abound.
Ten of the finest South African tours are offered by African Sky. These privately guided adventures will ensure a rich and rewarding experience in Africa's most southern country.
African Sky guides conduct private overland safaris and explore the country's national parks from bases at rest camps. These wilderness encounters are affordable and memorable.
We list our favorite luxury safari lodges scattered throughout the private reserves and national parks of South Africa. These lodges offer unforgettable safari adventures from the lap of luxury.
Various regions of Southern Africa are strewn with Rock Art created over thousands of years by the San hunter-gatherers, who were the first recorded inhabitants of these lands.
Towns we recommend you include in your tour of South Africa if arts and local arts and crafts are of interest. These towns have an exceptional character and are popular weekend destinations for South Africans.
Immersive experiences as diverse as food and wine festival and gliding across the waters of the Okavango Delta in a traditional Mokoro will surely add value to your safari tour in Southern Africa.
Adventure abounds in the northern part of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal Province in areas as diverse as the tropical beaches of the north coast, the vast wilderness of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, and the towering Drakensberg.
We highlight some top beaches you could visit when traveling to South Africa. Most of these beaches have a blue flag rating. They are on the shores of both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
Africa is home to some of the world's most enticing natural sanctuaries. We highlight seven of these, some not well known by international visitors to Southern Africa.
A scenic drive is one of the best ways of exploring a landscape. African Sky recommends a few you can explore on a self-drive adventure or private tour led by one of African Sky's expert guides.
One of the world's largest national parks has been in the making for almost twenty years. The conservation area combines national parks in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
South Africa's Cape Winelands is a region of pristine beauty with historic towns, lush vineyards, fine wine and dining, and a compelling history with many different influences.
South Africa is home to many different cultures, each with its delicacies and unique cuisine. Cosmopolitan cities such as Cape Town offer many exceptional restaurants for travelers to the country.
Our Kruger National Park safari packages are the most popular travel services. Here are the itineraries we consider the finest in their class.
Each traveler has different needs and interests regarding their safari experience. Find out which option would suit your safari in Southern Africa.
Botswana is one of the most wilderness-rich safari destinations on the continent. Here are the safari tours that offer the most immersive experiences.
A walking safari is one of the most immersive safari activities available. Get close to nature and learn more intimate details about the species you encounter.
Interesting videos feature the destinations, lodges, and wildlife of Southern Africa.
The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is Southern Africa's most sought-after luxury Big Five safari destination, replete with exclusive lodges.
Burchell's zebra is the most common, but there is nothing ordinary about the dazzling appearance of this wild equid. Each zebra's stripe pattern is as unique as a fingerprint.
Hamiltons Tented Camp is an exceptional personal property located on a private concession in the Kruger National Park. The 'Out of Africa' ambiance enhances the experience.
Our tours of South Africa are our most popular African tour packages, offering great value for money and unforgettable adventures.
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