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Namibia's new visa mandate
Effective 1 April 2025, citizens from over 30 countries will be required to purchase a visa upon ar…
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All about the Masai giraffe
The Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), also known as the Kilimanjaro giraffe, is…
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Kenya eTA replaces visa requirements
The government of Kenya has replaced its visa system with a new, semi-automated Electronic Travel A…
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Johannesburg layover ideas
If you’re heading on safari to a country in southern Africa, such as Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Z…
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Vunja Ukimya—Break the silence
Vunja Ukimya is a new Tanzanian nonprofit that was created to educate young women about menstruatio…
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Semuliki & Semliki safaris
Why Semuliki National Park and Semliki Wildlife Reserve should be your next safari destination Ugan…
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Bat viewing in Kasanka
Bat viewing in Kasanka Neil Raffan, long-time YAS member and African safari aficionado, returned to…
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Horse saddle quiz
Do you know your English saddle from your Western saddle? Test your saddle skills with our quick …
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Horseback safaris in Hwange
Trail and riding safaris in Hwange National Park An African safari is the ultimate opportunity to o…
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Electric safari vehicles
Today’s traveler seeks more from their African safari than just productive game drives and comforta…
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Visiting captive wildlife facilities in South Africa
Visiting captive wildlife tourism facilities in South Africa As the safari and wildlife tourism ind…
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Moukalaba-Doudou: Gabon's hidden gem
Why visit Gabon? Those looking for unspoiled nature and truly remote wildlife viewing opportunities…
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Why visit Lake Naivasha?
Are you planning a safari to Kenya? Safari destinations such as Masai Mara, Samburu, Nairobi Nation…
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Kordofan giraffe
The Kordofan giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum, is a subspecies of the northern giraffe Gi…
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Amazing meerkats
Despite UK television adverts, meerkats don’t have an uncanny ability to help people find good car …