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Places to See Africa’s ‘Small Five’—Bet You Haven’t Heard of These!

the small 5 of Africa

While tourists fight for Big Five photos, I’ve spent many years tracking Africa’s most fascinating tiny creatures – the Small Five. Ever seen an ant take down its prey? Trust me, it’s more dramatic than any lion hunt you’ll watch on Netflix! Here’s where I explain next what the small …

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The Top 5 African Countries Where You Can Camp Among Wildlife—Not a Zoo in Sight!

African Countries Where You Can Camp Among Wildlife

Last year, I woke up to a lion’s roar so close it made my coffee cup rattle. That’s what real African camping feels like – no fences, no crowds, just you and wild Africa at its most raw. After 15 years of camping across the continent, these are the countries …

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12 Unique African Overlanding Routes That Will Change the Way You See Africa

African Overlanding Routes

Forget everything you think you know about African safaris. After several years of crossing this magnificent continent in an overlander, I’ve discovered routes that most tourists will never see – and they’re absolutely mind-blowing. These 12 epic routes will show you an Africa that most tourists never see – raw, …

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Is This the Most Dangerous Hike in Africa? Find Out If You’d Brave It!

most difficult hike in Africa

I’ve hiked and ridden across 2 continents, but nothing – and I mean nothing – prepared me for the heart-stopping terror of scaling the Sentinel Peak Chain Ladder hike, which cuts through the Drakensberg mountain peaks between South Africa and Lesotho. They call it the “Mountain of Death,” and after attempting a specific hike, …

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