South Africa Articles

How to Choose a South Africa Safari

The Big Five will play a big part in every South Africa holiday, but trying to choose a safari really can be a hair-pulling, teeth-grinding affair. The South African safari market is ridiculously saturated (mainly because it is ridiculously lucrative) and there are so many options that it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hopefully, this mini pocket guide will set you on the right track to your ideal South Africa safari.

Cheap Safari Tips: DIY at South Africa’s Kruger National Park

If you’ve assumed safaris are only for the rich, think again. Katie Hammel pulled it off herself on a low budget, so she shares her expert tips for how to do it yourself.

Exotic Animals of the World that You Can Ride

Hop on board with BootsnAll staff writer Jessica Spiegel to see which exotic animals you can ride on your journeys around the world.

Guns on the Street, A Day in the Bush – Nelspruit, South Africa

After the mugging in broad daylight, Derek William Bland goes on a safari and finds a lesson of humanity in the wonder of nature.

African Experience: Soft Option – South Africa, Africa

Jill Harrison had dreamed of going to Africa all her life.
Jackalberry was everything and more – for anyone
wanting to experience Africa, with home comforts and a touch of
luxury.

8 Countries That Have Suddenly Become Cheap for Americans

The US Dollar has been soaring against many currencies lately, and suddenly some top destinations are fairly cheap for Americans, so BootsnAll tours 8 of the better ones.

Top 10 Shark Infested Beaches in the World

Scared of sharks? Find out whether or not you’ll want to get in the water on your next ocean vacation by checking out the top 10 most shark infested beaches in the world.

A Unique Friendship – Botswana, South Africa, Africa

Volunteering in Botswana, Julie Urquhart realizes that with generosity, dancing, and a dash of salt, the cultural barriers are not so great after all.

Kimberley to Uppington, South Africa – Big Brother’s African Brother

Big Brother’s African Brother: AK47s, Armageddon, four minute instant skin cancer
and an attempted conversion to the Islamic faith using a wholesome fish …

Cape Town, South Africa – Big Brother’s African Brother

Big Brother’s African Brother: Coaxed up Table Mountain by the lure of chocolate,
Penny spent a sobering hour within the Langa township and caught the ferry …