Home to the highest sand dunes in the world, huge plains and rugged mountains – Namibia is an incredibly beautiful and unique part of Africa. The endless stark deserts and blue skies provide a backdrop for an unusually dry and harsh environment, but the wildlife here have adapted and learnt to cope with living in […]
Ethiopia is a landlocked country with a unique combination of culture, wildlife, history and nature. From lush highlands to the arid deserts and everything in between, the natural beauty of this African country will leave you speechless. Ethiopia has recently become of more interest to travellers, especially those that are returning to Africa for their […]
Written by Peregrine Travel Centre SA team member Adriana. Picture perfect sunsets. Incredible wildlife. Breathtaking scenery. Friendly local people. Everything about Africa makes you want to keep returning for years to come! I recently embarked on my first trip to Africa and it was one of the best adventures I have ever had! I decided […]
In travel we use the words ‘life-changing’ quite a bit, and it’s true, most new destinations you visit will give you a unique experience or learning that you take with you into your life. However, trekking in the African rainforest to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a life-changing travel experience that you […]
Kenya. A country in East Africa known for its wildlife, diverse landscapes and incredible people and culture. There is so much to see and experience in Kenya, it is a great addition to any African itinerary (or a great stand-alone destination). We sat down with Michael from African Wildlife Safaris, who has recently visited Kenya, […]
If you’re fortunate to go travelling as a family, it can provide you with life long memories and stories that you will share for a lifetime. Whether it is caravanning around Australia, spending your summers by the beach or heading off on an adventure overseas – all are fabulous ways to make memories and share […]
Original blog post featured on Peregrine Wanderer, by Jenny Gray. One of the biggest draw cards to visiting East Africa is of course the chance to see the greatest wildlife show on earth: the annual Wildebeest Migration. But when is the best time to see it? And where? And what can you actually expect to […]
Original blog post featured on Peregrine Wanderer, by Tim Edwards. Humans have a complicated relationship with flatness. We often find it boring, but flatness has built the modern world and opened it up for travel. Flat roads and railways whizz us from A to B at speeds unimaginable to our Medieval peasant ancestors who trudged […]
The words ‘African safari’ conjure up images of trumpeting elephants, impalas mid-leap and open-topped four-wheel drives hurtling down dusty roads. Heading into the wilds on a guided safari is one of the most exciting and memorable experiences a traveller can have. That first sight of a giraffe emerging from the bushes or a pride of […]
