Making a fire is not the easiest of tasks yet it is absolutely essential when out in the bush. For Bushmen people however, to make a fire is as easy as 1 2 3. Watch carefully…and start practicing! Good luck!

South Africa is home to more than 20 National Parks and as such is one of the best destinations in the world for those wanting to get up close and personal with the wonders of nature. With flights to Johannesburg available at really reasonable prices, now is a great time ...

I am proud to announce that you can now officially plan your safari with me (Michaël Theys). Whether you are looking for an unforgettable experience in the dunes of the Namib desert, a ride of a lifetime on a mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta, or a spectacular scenic flight ...

1. En Route to Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite - The Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite is less than 80 km away from Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort, yet it takes at least 2-2,5 hours to get there as the road is extremely sinuous/part of it is in pretty bad shape. - Despite the long ...

NB: The selection of places is based on my recent Africa overland trip, and was compiled from my own point of view. This is MY top 5…what’s yours??? 1. Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort, Uganda What to look forward to… - The “spectacular” view of the lake. - The tranquility of ...

Exciting news for AfricaFreak, yippie! Indeed, AfricaFreak has been selected for IgoUgo’s “Best of Travel” award. Our team of travel editors and experts find your content engaging and valuable to the online travel world, and we’re going to tell our members about you. We’re honoring your excellent work by featuring ...

South Africa draws plenty of tourists looking to take part in the safari experience, with guided safari tours of Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands, and the Timbavati Reserve among the most popular. A variety of tours and packages are available, from very pampered, luxurious experiences in private lodges and retreats ...

One of the highlights of my recent overland trip has to be an incredible baby zebra scene we experienced right beneath our eyes whilst in the Ngorongoro Crater. The footage was captured only a few minutes after mother zebra had given birth, and it shows all the stages baby zebra ...

If you are planning a safari and you’re interested in learning some African languages, then you’ll be pleased to know that you’ve already made a start, as the word ‘safari’ is Swahili for ‘journey’! And what a journey it will be. Africa is a diverse continent of arid deserts, lush ...

Here’s a recap of some of the important things that were mentioned in the video: Part of the money one pays for the gorilla permit goes back to the local communities around the area. It is used, for instance, to build schools, for community health centres, and also to support ...