

Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Hotspots include Table Mountain, Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront and the wildly beautiful Cape Point. You can abseil down Table Mountain or dive with great white sharks. If flower...read more

Victoria Falls - No visit to Zambia is complete without a trip to the magnificent Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi plunges into the ravine below. The water flow is at its best in July and August when the "Mosi-oa-Tunya" ("the smoke that thunders") is a spectacular sight. A...read more

Kruger National Park, South Africa - Probably the most famous wildlife park in the world, the Kruger is a game viewing paradise. As well as the Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), you might find wild dogs, cheetah, hyena, antelopes galore, zebra, giraffe, hippo, wildebeest and too...read more

Etosha National Park, Namibia - Etosha National Park, in the Kunene region of northwestern Namibia, is one of Southern Africa’s best loved wildlife sanctuaries. Etosha, meaning ´place of dry water´, is dominated by the salt pan desert Etosha Pan. Despite being a managed environment with its man-made watering holes,...read more

Okavango - The beautiful Okavango - ´Jewel of the Kalahari´ - is one of the world´s largest wetland plains, an oasis in an arid landscape. All the big game can be found here, although most of the larger mammals in and around the delta move with the summer...read more

South Luangwa National Park - One of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, the concentration of game around the Luangwa river and it’s ox bow lagoons is among the largest in Africa. The Park hosts a wide variety of wildlife, birds and vegetation. The now famous...read more

Bazaruto Archipelago - Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, consisting of just five small islands, is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in Africa. Some of the finest coral reefs in the Indian Ocean can be found here and diving is spectacular. Further out to sea, sailfish and marlin...read more

Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia - The Namib-Naukluft National Park, encompassing part of the Namib Desert - considered the world´s oldest desert - and the Naukluft mountain range, is the largest game park in Africa. A surprising collection of creatures survives in this hyper-arid region, including snakes, geckos, hyenas, gemsbok and...read more

Drakensberg, South Africa - The majestic Drakensberg is one of South Africa’s most beautiful mountain ranges, enticing thousands of visitors annually to its rugged beauty, clean mountain air and crystal clear streams. Come to relax or test your skills against the mountains. Activities include hiking trails, horse riding, 4x4...read more

Chobe National Park, Botswana - Botswana is the Kingdom of the Elephants. In Chobe National Park alone there are over 120,000 and Chobe supports the densest populations of elephant, zebra and lions anywhere in Africa. The Chobe elephants are migratory, moving from the Chobe and Linyanti rivers in the...read more

The Fish River Canyon - Located in the south of Namibia and situated along the lower reaches of the Fish River, Namibia's longest interior river, the Fish River Canyon is one of the most impressive natural beauties in Namibia. With a depth of up to 550m, the Fish River...read more

Mana Pools - Mana Pools is situated at the lower Zambezi where the flood plain turns into a broad expanse of lakes after each rainy season. ‘Mana’ means ‘four’ in Shona, referring to the four large permanent pools formed by the meanderings of the middle Zambezi. This...read more

Okavango Delta - Botswana being one of the southern African countries we cover, we are always happy to read what travellers have to say about their trips to this amazing country. We came across this article from Africa Geographic and it's a great read. We hope it encourages you, our...read more
First time in Africa? - Parkers African Travel have developed an excellent reputation for looking after first time visitors to Southern Africa, so if you aren't sure where to start with your safari in Africa, just contact us and we'll guide you through the process. If you've never...read more
Choosing your safari - A typical day on a safari in Africa starts with a pre-dawn wake up call, coffee or tea and biscuits. As the sun rises, you will already be heading into the bush with your guide and tracker on a wildlife viewing drive or walk, stopping...read more