African Safari Holiday

Unlike many parts of the world, where tipping has become a standard practice ingrained in social norms, the concept of gratuities in Africa is a bit more nuanced. Service in Africa often has a sense of personal connection, especially in regions where tourism plays a significant role in the local economy. One of the biggest…

You’ve heard of the Big 5 safari, the African safari, and, of course, the iconic Kruger Park safari, but have you heard of an Ostrich safari? Recently, the ATC team set off on our annual getaway and this year we headed to Oudtshoorn, the small town on the Garden Route that is most famous for…

Travellers should never underestimate just how much they can see when on a Kruger Park safari.  A wild destination covering most of the Northeastern corner of South Africa, the Kruger National Park is a monument to the commitment that South Africans have made towards conservation.  Established in the late 1800s, the Kruger has become a…

The solo travel revolution is upon us, and Africa is one of the most rewarding destinations to experience as an independent traveller. Listed as one of the top travel trends for travelling to Africa in 2024, solo travel is enjoying its moment in the spotlight. Gone are the days when solo adventures in Africa were…

“Surely we have a responsibility to leave for future generations a planet that is healthy and habitable by all species” Sir David Attenborough Africa is revered as a destination famous for its countless flora and fauna species, and for its dramatic variation of landscapes. Seeing this fascinating place is more accessible than it has ever…

The African safari is the ultimate way to see and experience African wildlife in the way that nature intended; freely, without a cage, out in the wilderness. Unconstrained, the animals get to follow natural paths and migration patterns, and as travellers, we get the unique opportunity to see the most incredible natural sights up close. …

The African safari is simply not complete, especially for the first-time traveller, without seeing the Big 5. While the African continent is packed full of some of the world’s most incredible animals, living freely and somewhat safe and undisturbed in the continent’s various national parks and conservancies, the Big 5 are still the animals travellers…

The African bush is not the sort of place to visit unprepared. It is always going to be a place of unpredictable twists and turns, where the weather patterns can shift in an instant, and encounters with wildlife are as exciting as they are unforeseeable. When you are out there, exploring the wild, even if…

“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but memories” You can travel in style, you can enjoy all of the trappings of luxury, and you can still be good to the environment you find yourself in.  As we become more and more reconnected to nature and as the importance of eco-conscious travelling becomes a bit of…

Have you ever read the Greek phrase, “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit”?  The concept of eco-tourism can be summed up in about the same way. While there are so many incredible attractions all over Africa, they won’t stay in the pristine, natural…