What, Republic of the Congo!! The reaction to why there was met with a little alarm. I had to assure people it was the Republic of the Congo and not the Democratic Republic of the Congo which is more in the news with strife. I was taking this Safari with my friend and fifth time Journey To Africa Safari-goer Alisa. I have been planning Safaris for her since 2005 - she has been to Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Namibia. We had been talking about taking a Safari together and when I heard about Congo Conservation Company in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo, I was really curious ..read more

What, the Republic of Congo!! The reaction to why there was met with a little alarm. I had to assure people it was the Republic of Congo and not the Democratic Republic of Congo which is more in the news with strife. I was taking this Safari with my friend and 5th time Journey To Africa guest Alisa. I have been planning Safaris for her since 2005 - she has been to Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Namibia. We had been talking about taking a Safari together and when I heard about Congo Conservation Company in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo, I was really curious and when I suggeste ..read more

Ken and Nan with Julie and Clyde went on a Safari with pro-photographer Randy Hanna to Kenya in September 2021. Kenya is Randy’s second home and we had them going to elephant-rich Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara’s Mara North Conservancy. After their Safari with Randy in Kenya, they wanted to add a some extra days so we added some time in Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya and then they hoped over to my Tanzania and explored World Heritage site Ngorongoro Crater, the wonderful chimp-filled Mahale Mountains in remote Western Tanzania, and finished on the beaches of Zanzibar Island. It is safe to s ..read more

On my Safari in Feb 2021, I decided to take a lanyard because I had got the new larger iPhone and realized it would not fit my pockets. Little did I know, the little purchase was such a handy buy. So many reasons I was so glad I had my lanyard. Kept me from dropping my phone - nothing worse then a cracked phone on holiday. Did not have to ‘find’ my phone. On my past Safaris, when I am juggling my camera, my backpack, etc I am quickly stashing my phone somewhere only to have to search around where put it away. That panic was cut out with my handy dandy lanyard. Speaking of finding my phon ..read more

What to pack on Safari and how to make it all work with the 35 lbs weight limit is one of our most asked questions when getting ready. A little tricky but doable with a little planning and preparation. This piece is written by our guest Julie Steven who went on Safari with us in Oct 2021 with her husband, uncle, aunt, and my friend and amazing photographer Randy Hanna. Enjoy! - Mefi "Out of Africa" Safari Style for the Modern-Day Female: What to pack for your upcoming safari. "If there were one more thing I could do, it would be to go on safari once again." - Karen Blixen For those of us who h ..read more

Some of our favorite Safari experiences to consider when deciding on your Safari. These are experiences that enrich the soul and give your Safari even more excitement. Chimpanzee Trekking in the Mahale Mountains, Western Tanzania A jungle Safari, on the shores of the tropical lake shores of Lake Tanganyika, to see some the world’s largest protected population of Eastern Chimps. The Mahale Mountains, home to approx. 800 Chimpanzees. Only one group of about 60, the “M Group” is semi-habituated to humans, so they are the ones that are visited. The Mahale Mountains National Park lies on the shore ..read more

Northern Kenya is the epitome of rugged and raw Africa. It's vast and beautiful with dramatic views of plains, mountain ranges, meandering rivers and dry river beds. It is truly enchanting. Views over Northern Kenya from Mount Ololokwe at sunrise Northern Kenya is my favourite place to go on Safari and I have been on many trips up to the rugged wilderness of Laikipia, Samburu and beyond. Often overshadowed by the Masai Mara and Northern Tanzania’s Safari Circuit, Northern Kenya’s Safari scene is under-explored, exclusive and utterly stunning. The charm of Northern Kenya’s Safari scene is that ..read more

It's that time of year! Whether you want to extend a hand to the organizations you have visited on your Journey To Africa Safari or find a new one that touches you. We have hand-selected organizations that we know will be worth a Support, Shop, or Donate … there is something for everyone. We know your hard earned money will go a long way at these worthy organizations. Shanga - Tanzania: At the heart of Shanga's message is “Be kind and recycle" - an ethos that is adopted by the Journey To Africa team throughout the company that continues to support conservation, community, and social consciousn ..read more

Some of our favourite Safari experiences to consider when deciding on your Safari. These are experiences that enrich the soul and give your Safari even more excitement. Chimpanzee Trekking in the Mahale Mountains, Western Tanzania A jungle Safari, on the shores of the tropical lake shores of Lake Tanganyika, to see some the world’s largest protected population of Eastern Chimps. The Mahale Mountains, home to approx. 800 Chimpanzees. Only one group of about 60, the “M Group” is semi-habituated to humans, so they are the ones that are visited. The Mahale Mountains National Park lies on the shor ..read more

Northern Kenya is the epitome of rugged and raw Africa. It's vast and beautiful with dramatic views of plains, mountain ranges, meandering rivers and dry river beds. It is truly enchanting. Views over Northern Kenya from Mount Ololokwe at sunrise Northern Kenya is my favourite place to go on Safari and I have been on many trips up to the rugged wilderness of Laikipia, Samburu and beyond. Often overshadowed by the Masai Mara and Northern Tanzania’s Safari Circuit, Northern Kenya’s Safari scene is under-explored, exclusive and utterly stunning. The charm of Northern Kenya’s Safari scene is that ..read more