Botswana vs Kenya vs Tanzania vs South Africa: Which Safari Is Right for You?
I know, I know, I know — how do you even begin to compare these extraordinary safari destinations? It would be unfair of me to judge each one purely on my own experience. But when you’re reaching for your wallet, it’s more than fair to ask: which safari is right for you? For what it’s […]
The Safari Guru Way
WHEN TRAVEL IS PERSONAL (THE SAFARI GURU WAY) It was halfway through a casual Saturday: a family day out on the boat at Lake Macquarie. My phone rang, and I saw the name appear on the screen. It was a repeat Safari Guru traveller, only a few weeks away from departure. She is in her […]
Why the Right Safari Is About More Than the Right Camp
A SAFARI CAMP IS ANCHORED TO PLACE One thing is certain: a safari camp, luxury lodge or hotel is anchored to a particular place. With the exception of mobile tented camps — such as those that move seasonally through the Serengeti — a property’s location, landscape and core offering remain constant. The world around it, […]
How We Design and Plan an African Safari That Feels Like Yours
THE ART OF THE ITINERARY The light changes twice before breakfast in the Okavango. First, a pale wash over the floodplain as fish eagles call from the dead ivory trees. Then, as the mokoro slides through papyrus and the sun clears the palms, the water turns the colour of hammered brass. By the time you […]
Green Season Safaris: Africa’s Best-Kept Secret
The first storm arrives without warning. Clouds mass quickly over the plains, the light turns a deep, bruised gold, and then the rain comes — warm, heavy, and cleansing. Within hours, the ochre grasses of the dry months have softened into green, and the bush seems to exhale. Somewhere close by, a lioness leads three […]
Hosted Luxury Safaris in Botswana: My Last Two Years in the Delta
Every year, I pack my bags in Sydney, kiss the inbox goodbye, and head “home” – to Botswana’s Okavango Delta and surrounds. Some years I add Victoria Falls, other years Cape Town or a quiet corner of the Delta for a star‑bed sleepout. Always, I am with small group of travellers, and, more recently, my […]
Why Botswana Is Africa’s Most Exclusive Safari
There are safari destinations that impress instantly. And then there is Botswana. WHY BOTSWANA IS AFRICA’S MOST EXCLUSIVE SAFARI Botswana does not need to try too hard to make its mark. It does not rely on spectacle alone, nor on the kind of luxury that announces itself loudly. Its appeal is quieter than that. More […]
Combining Safari Experiences and Destinations
SOME CONSIDERATIONS WHEN COMBINING SAFARI EXPERIENCES AND DESTINATIONS There’s a particular kind of traveller who comes to Safari Guru: they’ve either done a “starter safari” or they’ve waited years for that first big trip to Africa, and they don’t just want one experience – they want a journey that weaves together the very best Africa […]
Safari Guru on Channel 7: Africa Still Shines for Family Travel
Safari Guru founder, Deon De Villiers, was recently featured on Channel 7 News with Georgia Holland, offering expert commentary on how the Middle East crisis is impacting global travel – and why Africa remains a safe, compelling choice for Australian families and holiday‑makers. Drawing on decades of first‑hand safari experience, Deon explained how smart rerouting, reliable […]
Safari Guru Featured in DRIFT Travel Magazine
African Safaris Are Emerging as the Ultimate Romantic Escape Safari Guru is delighted to be featured in DRIFT Travel Magazine in a dedicated article, “African Safaris Are Emerging as the Ultimate Romantic Escape,” spotlighting Africa as one of the world’s most compelling destinations for honeymoons and couples’ journeys. DRIFT is a leading North American digital […]
