First-Time Safari

Glamping vs Safari Lodge: Which Should You Book?

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Inside a luxury tented suite at Shamwari Sindile, with a canopy bed and a deck facing the bush

On the same reserve in the Timbavati, a night in a tent costs more than a night in a thatched cottage. Canvas is no longer the budget choice. Here is how tented camps and safari lodges compare on price, comfort, safety, children and privacy, and how to choose the right one for your trip.

South Africa’s New ETA: What Safari Travellers Need to Know

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Guests on an open safari vehicle watching a herd of elephants in the Timbavati

Getting a South African visa used to mean an embassy appointment and a nervous wait. Since August 2026, many travellers just need a phone and a selfie. Here is who needs South Africa’s new ETA, what it costs, how to apply and the airport detail that catches safari travellers out.