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7 Sept 2023
A Guide to Visiting Namibia
Namibia is one of Southern Africa's most compelling destinations, defined by dramatic terrain and remarkable wildlife. This sparsely populated country takes in granite outcrops, tangerine-coloured sands and dust-hazed sa
30 Jul 2024
Best Time of Year to Visit Chile: Going from North to South
Chile stretches over 4,000 kilometres down the western edge of South America, and that extraordinary length is precisely what makes timing your trip so tricky. Conditions in the Atacama Desert have almost nothing in comm
27 May 2026
Best Time to Visit Patagonia
Patagonia is one of the world's last great wildernesses. Stretching across the southern reaches of Argentina and Chile, it takes in jagged peaks, colossal glaciers, windswept plains and lakes of startling blue. The regio
14 May 2026
Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls
Few natural sights match the sheer scale of Victoria Falls. A vast curtain of water drops into the gorge below with a roar you feel as much as hear, and the spray can be seen from miles away. You can view the falls from
27 Jun 2024
Discover the Magic of Chile's Atacama Desert: An In-Depth Guide for First Timers
Stretching across northern Chile between the Andes and the Pacific coast lies the driest desert on Earth. The Atacama is a landscape of extremes: geothermal fields that hiss and steam at dawn, vast salt flats, wind-carve
2 Sept 2024
Exploring Chile's Southern Patagonia in the Shoulder Season
Southern Patagonia is one of the world's most striking natural landscapes, defined by jagged, horn-shaped peaks that rise above glassy glacial lakes. For travellers willing to look beyond the peak summer months, the autu
23 Apr 2024
The 10 Best Places for Stargazing in Africa and South America
Some of the darkest, clearest night skies on Earth lie over the deserts, salt flats and savannahs of Africa and South America. With minimal light pollution, these regions reveal the Milky Way in astonishing detail — dist
13 Feb 2024
What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Malawi?
Malawi's varied terrain — from gentle plateaus to dramatic mountain ranges — makes it one of southern Africa's most rewarding destinations. Thanks to its subtropical climate, it is possible to travel here at almost any p