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Red Chilli Hideaway
Visitors to Uganda looking for more than just a place to rest and rewind will want to consider Red …
The dangerous seven
An erroneous safari query is the genesis of this post. Not long ago, we received an email from som…
Guhonda and Sabyinyo gorillas
Update: 2021 marks Guhonda's 50th birthday, which is quite the milestone. Word from Volcanoes Natio…
Where to see reticulated giraffes on safari
Giraffes, symbols of African safari wildlife, get far less media coverage than their counterparts—e…
Kilimanjaro's most popular routes
Kilimanjaro is among the most popular tourist destinations in Tanzania. Depending on the resource, …
Giving the gift of light
Why does one go on safari in Africa? To enjoy exquisite wildlife not found elsewhere? To experience…
Mountain gorilla permits 2021
Trekking mountain gorillas is an exhilarating activity that can only be experienced in three countr…
Flying to South Africa post-pandemic
Travel to Africa—it’s finally becoming a reality again for US travelers who’ve been patiently, and …
Uganda discounts park entrance fees
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has discounted gorilla trekking prices through June 30, 2021. F…
Is 2021 the year for a safari?
Updated 18 Feb 2021 In 2020, Your African Safari kept a running survey open to help monitor the to…
Madagascar Classic Collection
Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island, is home to over 110 species of lemurs. It is estima…
Lemurs of Madagascar
11 days exploring Madagascar’s lemurs In September 2019 we visited Madagascar. As a wildlife keep…
TourSafe Africa
TourSafe Africa The coronavirus outbreak earlier this year turned the travel industry upside down. …
CWCT bidiversity plan
Cottar’s Safaris is a well-established,101-year-old brand in the luxury safari industry. It has st…
Namibia top photo destination
Why Namibia? People often ask us why we have chosen Namibia as our top photography destination. The…