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The best walking safaris: Zimbabwe vs. Zambia

This is Yellow Zebra expert James’s guide to walking safaris in Zimbabwe and Zambia – he compares the differing experiences and levels of safety, and recommends some of his favourite properties.

By James | 06 March 2025

Starbed, Lion Sands Lodge, Sabi Sand, South Africa

Top most romantic sleep-outs and star beds

With all the creature comforts, including gloriously comfortable beds draped with mosquito nets, you can experience a night under the stars without sacrificing any of your favourite luxuries. Read on for our top star bed and sleepout experiences in Africa.

By Kirsten | 04 February 2025

Micro Safari, Londolozi, Sabi Sands, South Africa

Things For Kids To Do On Safari

Of course young children need to be kept busy, so many camps/lodges have come up with some novel ways of breaking up the regular safari routine.

By Julian | 13 December 2024

Visa requirements for UK and USA passport holders

We've outlined the visa requirements for UK & USA passport holders travelling to Africa. Other nationalities should check the current entry requirements.

16 May 2024

Travel Insurance - Don't travel without it!

Travel insurance is often viewed by clients as an extra cost that can be avoided. At Yellow Zebra however we insist that all travellers are fully insured for their trip. This blog covers the major reasons why travel insurance is essential.

29 April 2024

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YZ’s Favourite Photographic Hides in Africa

A photographic hide gives you the unique opportunity to view wildlife, unbeknown to the animals, at an angle you don’t get from bumping around in a vehicle or trying to approach on foot.

By Emma | 16 April 2024

Lion pride, Tanzania national park safari

Africa’s Big Five and where to see them on your Safari Holiday

A Big Five safari holiday to Africa will include sightings of lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant, and rhino! Here’s our guide to where you can see Africa’s Big Five on a safari:

29 March 2024

Top Places to See Elephants in Africa

Here, you’ll find the YZ top 12 places to see elephants as well as our recommended safari camp or lodge. We reckon there’s something to suit all types of travellers here!

26 February 2024

Elephants, Stretch Ferreira Safari Tented Camp, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

10 Best Affordable Luxury Lodges in Africa

We have handpicked some of the top luxury safari lodges that will exceed your expectations on affordability.

By Julian | 24 January 2024

The 5 Best Places to See Leopard in Africa

The most elusive of the Big Five members, leopards can be tricky to spot. Here’s our guide to the best places to observe leopards, to increase your chances of encountering all the Big Five during your Africa safari.

17 January 2024

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Some Like It Hot: How Animals Deal With the October Heat

With possibly one more month to go until the welcoming relief of the African rains, the question is, how do animals deal with the dry heat? Below, we highlight some of the sophisticated ways in which they cope:

12 October 2023

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Africa’s Most Instagramable Tubs: The YZ Top 27 Open-Air Baths

You might think it ludicrous to travel all the way to Africa for a bath but just take a look at these amazing outdoor tubs!

13 February 2023

What's hot for 2023

Here’s our guide to Safari Africa’s most exciting developments in 2023.

By Julian | 13 January 2023

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Our Safaris

We categorise our types of safari into three budgets: best-value safaris, classic safaris, and luxury safaris.

09 August 2022

Luggage weight limits when travelling to Africa

Here, we answer your questions on luggage limits and bag sizes when travelling to Africa. Airlines can be very strict on baggage limits, so it’s important to double-check your limit before you travel.

24 February 2022

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Animal Migration in Africa

One of the most awe-inspiring sights in nature is large numbers of animals moving together with a collective purpose.

03 November 2021

What to Consider When Planning Your Trip..

Planning a safari can be very hard and it is difficult to get your head around everything you need to do. These 10 points should help you get the exact trip that you want, at a price that you like and with the best itinerary!

08 March 2021

The YZ 'Top 5' safaris in Africa

Choosing where to go on safari can be somewhat daunting! With so many first-class countries to consider, and so many different environments, species, sights, and activities to choose from, planning a trip can leave you feeling completely confused!

17 November 2020

Hot air ballooning, The Serengeti, Tanzania

East Africa or Southern Africa – where to safari?

Can’t decide whether you should go to East Africa or Southern Africa for your safari? Here we take a look at both areas, so you can work out which is the right destination for you:

14 April 2020

Questions to ask before you go on a safari

So you've booked your safari, you're very excited, you’re looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime… however, you have some questions! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions plus answers!

By Julian | 12 March 2020

Best Camera Equipment for an African Safari

Below, along with YZ co-founder Julian Carter-Manning, professional photographers Will Burrard-Lucas and Marc Muench talk through their recommendations and offer a few tricks on how to snap that perfect safari photograph:

08 January 2020

Activities on the Mighty Zambezi

Listed as the fourth longest river in Africa, the mighty Zambezi offers a variety of epic activities, as YZ Charlotte discovered on her safari to Zambia in October 2018.

03 December 2018

Safari Purist at Heart: Africa's Most Authentic Camps

YZ director and founder Julian has picked Safari Africa’s most authentic camps, from his absolute favourite lodges in Zambia to some exquisitely intimate camps in Tanzania.

By Julian | 04 September 2018

Family, Nsolo Bush Camp, South Luangwa NP, Zambia

Client Review: Deborah's Family Safari in Zambia

Deborah travelled with Yellow Zebra to Zambia for a family safari. Among the favourite properties she and her family visited were Nsolo Camp, Mchenja Bush Camp and Chongwe River Camp.

03 September 2018

Where to Go Fly Camping in Africa

Fly camping takes sleep-outs to a whole new level. Think camp fire, think bush dinner, think lying under a four-poster bed mosquito net or in a boma-type enclosure seeing the Milky Way like you've never seen it before!

By Emma | 29 June 2016

The Ultimate African Bucket List

With some many incredible destinations in Safari Africa, our bucket list is never-ending. However, there are a few things that we think make up the ultimate African bucket list:

By Julian | 29 October 2015

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