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Travel insurance vs. travel protection
Imagine embarking on your dream vacation exploring exotic African wildlife, climbing Kilimanjaro or…
Namibia's new visa mandate
Effective 1 April 2025, citizens from over 30 countries will be required to purchase a visa upon ar…
All about the Masai giraffe
The Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), also known as the Kilimanjaro giraffe, is…
Kenya eTA replaces visa requirements
The government of Kenya has replaced its visa system with a new, semi-automated Electronic Travel A…
Johannesburg layover ideas
If you’re heading on safari to a country in southern Africa, such as Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Z…
Vunja Ukimya—Break the silence
Vunja Ukimya is a new Tanzanian nonprofit that was created to educate young women about menstruatio…
Semuliki & Semliki safaris
Why Semuliki National Park and Semliki Wildlife Reserve should be your next safari destination Ugan…
Bat viewing in Kasanka
Bat viewing in Kasanka Neil Raffan, long-time YAS member and African safari aficionado, returned to…
Horse saddle quiz
Do you know your English saddle from your Western saddle? Test your saddle skills with our quick …
Horseback safaris in Hwange
Trail and riding safaris in Hwange National Park An African safari is the ultimate opportunity to o…
Electric safari vehicles
Today’s traveler seeks more from their African safari than just productive game drives and comforta…
Visiting captive wildlife facilities in South Africa
Visiting captive wildlife tourism facilities in South Africa As the safari and wildlife tourism ind…
Moukalaba-Doudou: Gabon's hidden gem
Why visit Gabon? Those looking for unspoiled nature and truly remote wildlife viewing opportunities…
Why visit Lake Naivasha?
Are you planning a safari to Kenya? Safari destinations such as Masai Mara, Samburu, Nairobi Nation…
Kordofan giraffe
The Kordofan giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum, is a subspecies of the northern giraffe Gi…