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Has your family or group of friends discussed going on an African safari? You are not alone! Africa is increasingly becoming a favorite destination for families and friends alike. And to [...]

Formally known as the Masai Mara National Reserve, this protected wilderness needs no real introduction to many safari (wildlife) enthusiast. Located in the southwest of Kenya, the Masai Mara [...]

You may have guessed this by now, but here at Ubuntu Travel we take designing unique and bespoke African safari quite seriously. Our process, as some of you know, is in-depth with one-on-one [...]

At the end of each year, travel magazines all over create “bucket-list” blog posts to inspire you to discover and explore new destinations. And we did this in 2022 with our “Ubuntu Travel Bucket [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  Uganda. The land of volcanic lakes; snowcapped mountains; chimpanzees; tree-climbing lions; prehistoric looking birds and over 53% of the world’s mountain gorilla [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  When it comes to wild lion populations, unfortunately, the harsh reality is that in the past 25 years, wild lions have declined by more than half. Due to a complexity of [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  Unlike many of my friends and colleagues, growing up in Cape Town I don’t have childhood memories of visiting the Kruger National Park. Rather, my family would [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a morning game drive. The air is fresh, it’s crisp, and full of wonder of the unexpected. Almost like the drama and [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  As a previous guide in the iconic  Sabi Sand Game Reserve and later on within a private concession of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, I was bewildered by how [...]

Written by: Sean Messham  Let’s stay focused, here are 6 things to consider when purchasing a pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars for your next African safari! Do I need Binoculars on Safari? This [...]