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Guides & expert counsel
The context behind a great trip: when to go, where, and what to know before you book.
South Africa's online traveller declaration: the 2026 change
What Australian travellers need to know about South Africa's online Customs declaration from 1 July 2026, including rail travel and the designated-transit-area exclusion.
Published August 2026
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Crossing the Border Between Tanzania and Kenya on a Migration Safari: The Complete Logistics Guide
There is no direct crossing between the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara. This guide explains exactly how the border works, which crossing to use, what documents you need as an Australian traveller, and whether it is worth driving at all.
Published September 2026
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Flying to Africa from Australia
Choosing between Qantas direct and a Middle East connection shapes your entire safari itinerary — get the routing wrong and you could miss your bush flight before you've even unpacked.
Published August 2026
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Specialised Travel Gear to Pack for Africa
Expert guidance on what to pack for Specialised Travel Gear for Africa, for Australian travellers.
Published October 2026
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South Africa: Big Five, Cape Town & the open road
Everything an Australian traveller needs for South Africa — visas, money, malaria, safety, the climate month by month, tipping and the experiences not to miss. Researched, cited and reviewed.
Published August 2026
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Botswana: the Okavango, Chobe & untamed wilderness
Botswana is Africa's safari connoisseur's choice — the Okavango Delta, Chobe's elephants and the Kalahari, done low-volume and high-quality. Australians visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Here's the practical lowdown: money, health, when to go and how to get around.
Published August 2026
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Kenya: the Mara, the Migration & the cradle of safari
Everything Australian travellers need for Kenya — the eTA, money and M-Pesa, malaria and yellow-fever rules, the Great Migration's timing in the Masai Mara, when to go, and how to get around. The practical groundwork, so you can focus on the safari.
Published August 2026
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Malawi: the warm heart of Africa & its great lake
The Warm Heart of Africa — Lake Malawi's beaches, snorkelling and kayaking paired with uncrowded Big Five safaris at Liwonde and Majete. Practical advice for Australians on the new visa, money, malaria, bilharzia, when to go and how to get around.
Published June 2026
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Madagascar: lemurs, baobabs & the eighth continent
Everything an Australian traveller needs for Madagascar — visas, money, malaria, safety, the climate month by month, tipping and the experiences not to miss. Researched, cited and reviewed.
Published June 2026
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Mozambique: Indian Ocean islands, dhows & coral
Mozambique is the Indian Ocean dream — palm-fringed beaches, dhow safaris and world-class diving with whale sharks and mantas across the Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos. Here's the practical detail: visas, money, malaria, safety and when to go.
Published June 2026
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Namibia: dunes, deserts & wide-open silence
Everything Australian travellers need for Namibia — the 2025 visa change, money, malaria areas, when to go, self-drive on the left and the desert highlights from Sossusvlei to Etosha.
Published June 2026
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Rwanda: gorillas, green hills & a country reborn
Everything Australian travellers need for Rwanda — gorilla permits, the free visa on arrival, money, malaria, when to trek and how to get around the Land of a Thousand Hills. Practical, verified and ready to plan.
Published June 2026
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Seychelles: granite islands, white sand & turquoise
Everything Australians need to plan a Seychelles trip — the Travel Authorisation, money, when to go, getting between the islands, and health. A malaria-free Indian Ocean paradise of beaches, granite boulders and island-hopping.
Published June 2026
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Tanzania: the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar
Everything Australians need to plan a Tanzania safari and Zanzibar escape — visas, the Great Migration calendar, malaria and health, money, tipping and safety, verified against official sources.
Published June 2026
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Uganda: gorillas, chimps & the source of the Nile
The Pearl of Africa, on foot among mountain gorillas. Our practical guide for Australian travellers — e-visa and the mandatory yellow-fever rule, gorilla and chimp permits, money, malaria, when to go and how to get around.
Published June 2026
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Zambia: walking safaris, the Falls & wild rivers
Everything Australians need to plan a Zambia trip — the home of the walking safari. Visa-free entry, money, health, the best time to go, and the unmissable: Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue.
Published June 2026
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Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls, Hwange & wild Mana Pools
Everything Australians need to plan a Zimbabwe safari — visas and the KAZA Univisa, USD cash, malaria and yellow-fever rules, when to go for Victoria Falls and Hwange, safety, tipping and embassy contacts.
Published June 2026
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Visas for Australian travellers
A country-by-country guide to entry rules for Australian passport holders across the 12 African destinations Explore Africa knows best — what's visa-free, what needs an eVisa or eTA, what you can still get on arrival, plus yellow fever, regional passes and the rules that changed in 2025–26.
Published October 2026
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