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African Wildlife Plains African Wildlife Plains is a leading premier Destination Management Company. With years of experience, we know the best experiences in Africa.

Tailormade Travel, Bespoke in Every Way. Whether you are looking for an African safari experience, seaside holiday, an exclusive escape, our team of well travel experts has acquired destination-specific knowledge worldwide to help you plan the holiday you desire. We provide: Itinerary Creation, Accommodation Bookings, Travel Consultation, Tailored Holidays, Domestic & International Flights, Comprehensive Trip Planning, Airport Assistance & Transfers, Guided Day Tours.

The best time to visit South Africa depends on what you're hoping to see.The dry winter months in the Kruger region, fro...
09/06/2026

The best time to visit South Africa depends on what you're hoping to see.

The dry winter months in the Kruger region, from May to September, make wildlife easier to spot as animals gather around water sources and vegetation becomes thinner.

The summer season in the Cape, from November to March, is the perfect time for visiting the beaches, hiking Table Mountain and exploring the city and Winelands in beautiful, sunny weather.

August to October is perfect for whale watching in Hermanus.

One season isn't better than the other, they're just different.

That's why we plan trips around your priorities, not a generic calendar.

The best safari isn't necessarily during peak season; It's the one that matches the experience you're looking for.

Some safari lodges are beautiful. Then there’s Singita Boulders.Built along the banks of the Sand River in the Sabi Sand...
07/06/2026

Some safari lodges are beautiful. Then there’s Singita Boulders.

Built along the banks of the Sand River in the Sabi Sand Reserve, it feels less like a lodge and more like part of the landscape. Open spaces, natural textures and wildlife moving through the camp as if you aren't even there.

Then you head out on game drive to experience leopards draped over trees, elephants crossing the road ahead and lions appearing out of the bush when you least expect it.

And when you return, there's a private deck, a pool overlooking the river, exceptional food and one of Africa's most celebrated wine collections waiting for you.

It's the kind of place that makes you slow down without even trying.

Book with us to make this part of your trip.
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The trek to Dian Fossey’s research camp and final resting place moves through dense forest, climbing steadily into the m...
05/06/2026

The trek to Dian Fossey’s research camp and final resting place moves through dense forest, climbing steadily into the mountains where she dedicated her life to protecting gorillas.

It’s physical, quiet and reflective.

By the time you reach the site, it’s less about the destination and more about understanding the impact one person had on conservation in this region.

We include this for travellers who want more than sightings.
They want context, history and meaning behind the experience.
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The Garden Route is proof that the journey can be better than the destination.No two days feel the same.Beaches and dram...
03/06/2026

The Garden Route is proof that the journey can be better than the destination.

No two days feel the same.

Beaches and dramatic coastlines turn into mountains.
Lagoons become ancient forests.
Roadside stops become the highlight of the trip, spotting whales offshore or pulling into a small town because it looked interesting from the road.

The best way to experience the Garden Route?
Don't overplan it.
Leave room for the viewpoint you didn't expect, the restaurant a local recommended and the beach you discover by accident.

Because this isn't a route you rush through.
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Luxury looks different in the desert and the perfect example is andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. Set within the Namib ...
31/05/2026

Luxury looks different in the desert and the perfect example is andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.

Set within the Namib Sand Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is space on a scale that’s hard to explain - and a lodge designed to match it.

Just 10 suites and 1 family suite, all positioned for privacy, silence and uninterrupted views across the desert.

Days are anything but empty.
Hiking through stark landscapes.
Big dune walks at sunrise.
E-biking across open terrain.
Desert drives that show how life survives here.
Hot air balloon rides and scenic helicopter flights that shift your perspective completely.

Then night falls and the stars take over.

In between, it’s long, relaxed meals paired with award-winning wines, a spa to reset and a gym if you feel like balancing it all out.

This is Namibia at its most minimal - and its most refined.

Zanzibar changes with the seasons. The best time to visit depends on what you want more of - sun, space or fewer people....
29/05/2026

Zanzibar changes with the seasons. The best time to visit depends on what you want more of - sun, space or fewer people.

June to October brings cooler air, dry days and perfect beach conditions.
December to February is hotter, brighter and ideal for diving, snorkelling and water sports.
March to May is quieter, greener and less crowded.

We time Zanzibar stays around your priorities, not just the calendar.

27/05/2026

South Africa doesn’t just have the Big Five.

Yes - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo.
But also the Marine Big Five: whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, penguins.

Then there’s everything in between - cheetahs on open plains, wild dogs on the move and birdlife that fills every quiet moment.

What makes South Africa stand out is variety.

Safari one day. Ocean the next. Wildlife in completely different environments, all in one trip.

It’s one of the few places where you don’t have to choose.

A honeymoon safari in South Africa is about slowing everything down - properly.You start in Cape Town.Late breakfasts, o...
25/05/2026

A honeymoon safari in South Africa is about slowing everything down - properly.

You start in Cape Town.
Late breakfasts, ocean air and long lunches that turn into sunset drinks.

Then you move into the bush.

Private suites and outdoor showers.
Game drives where it’s just you, your guide and whatever crosses your path.
Evenings that end with a fire, a glass of wine and zero noise from the outside world.

Places like the the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve take it further - fewer vehicles, closer sightings and that feeling that the experience is yours, not shared.

This is where it works best as a honeymoon.
Not rushed. Not overplanned - just enough structure to feel seamless and enough space to actually enjoy being there together.

Because the best honeymoons don’t feel busy. They feel like time stretches a little longer than usual.

Not every trip to Africa looks the same.Mauritius and Mozambique for island calm.Namibia for vast, otherworldly landscap...
23/05/2026

Not every trip to Africa looks the same.

Mauritius and Mozambique for island calm.
Namibia for vast, otherworldly landscapes.
Rwanda and Uganda for forest experiences and primates.
South Africa for variety.
Tanzania for scale.
Zambia and Zimbabwe for raw wilderness.
Zanzibar for the perfect reset.

The question isn’t where to go, it’s what kind of experience you want.

Contact us to select and create your next African adventure.

Some places change the way you understand a country.Robben Island is one of them.A short boat ride from Cape Town, but i...
21/05/2026

Some places change the way you understand a country.

Robben Island is one of them.

A short boat ride from Cape Town, but it feels far removed from everything. Quiet and heavy with history.
You walk through the prison, stand inside the cell where Nelson Mandela was held and hear the stories of former political prisoners.

It’s not a long visit, but it stays with you.

We include Robben Island for travellers who want more than landscapes and wildlife.

They want context and to understand the story behind the place they’re visiting.

And this is where that story becomes real.

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