Top 10 Best Zanzibar Luxury Beach Resorts & Hotels
Zanzibar ranks among the world's most evocative place names. This sultry Indian Ocean island is also a tremendous place to unwind on a tropical beach, whether you visit it on a stand-alone seaside holiday, or in combination with a safari on mainland Tanzania. For many, the idyllic beaches...
Top 10 Best Beaches in Madagascar
The wild coasts of Madagascar take in some of Africa’s most remote and beautiful beaches, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. Madagascar has more than 5,000km/3,100mi of coastline, including many islands. Yes, there are resorts where the beaches can get crowded. But these are the exception. Coral reefs protect many beaches...
Top 10 Best Tourist Attractions & Places to Visit in Zambia
Zambia is one of Africa's most rewarding safari destinations. Best known as the home of Victoria Falls, this southern African nation boasts the world-class South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue among its roster of 20 national parks. There are enough...
10 Best-value Luxury Greater Kruger Safari Lodges
Greater Kruger, comprising the vast Kruger National Park and a cluster of bordering private reserves, ranks among Africa’s best wildlife-viewing destinations. While the national park offers accommodation in well-equipped government rest camps that are perfect for self-drive safaris and budget package tours, the private reserves offer...
The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Safari Industry
This are the results of a monthly survey, involving hundreds of safari tour operators, regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Africa’s safari industry. The survey was run by SafariBookings.com for 27 months in a row (from March 2020 to May 2022).
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam combines the clamor of Tanzania’s largest city with an agreeably relaxed place of life. Unlike other cities in East Africa, this is not the sort of city where you see lots of other travelers. This makes it a wonderful opportunity to get...
Our Expert’s Recommendations for Places To Stay on Safari in Zambia
From September to November 2021, SafariBookings’ Zambia expert Philip Briggs spent two months revisiting Zambia and exploring its national parks on a self-drive safari. We asked him to describe some of the best lodges and camps he visited during this extended trip...
Things To Do in Kenya – Top 10 Tourist Attractions
Kenya is one of Africa's most varied travel destinations. The main draw is going on safari in world-class parks such as the Masai Mara National Reserve, but this equatorial East African country boasts many other compelling attractions...
Best Parks & Game Reserves for a Safari Near Mombasa, Kenya
There are many reasons to visit Mombasa. These might include aromatic markets, or Unesco World Heritage–listed Fort Jesus, or even the magic of the sunset call to prayer echoing through the tangled streets of the old city. And, of course, there are some superb Indian Ocean beaches nearby. Less well known are Mombasa’s safari possibilities...
Top 15 Best Tourist Attractions in South Africa
South Africa, often described as ‘a world in one country’, is perhaps the most diverse of all African holiday destinations. While it is impossible to list all of the country’s treasures, here is a shortlist of the best places to visit in South Africa...