Sundowners with Lucille

In the annual “Best in Travel” Awards, renowned guidebook publisher Lonely Planet awarded Cape Town the number two position on its top cities in the world list. The honor is just the latest accolade for South Africa’s “Mother City”, after being named a World’s Best City by Travel + Leisure earlier this year. So what exactly makes Cape Town such a must-visit destination? Here are three reasons: food and wine, culture and scenery, and social responsibility.

By Andrew Lee & David "Red" Hunt  

Before you embark on your next African safari, it’s good to know what kind of vehicle you’ll be exploring in. Depending on your safari location, your vehicle’s style will differ. Different parks have different rules, and some lodges add features to their vehicles that make your many hours spent on game drives more comfortable. Here’s a look of the safari vehicles you may be riding in.

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By David (Red) Hunt & Andrew Lee  

How much do you know about Victoria Falls? Known locally as Mosi-oa-tunya, meaning "the smoke that thunders", this natural wonder of the world is a popular tourist attraction. Since 40% of our South Africa safari travelers book tours that include Victoria Falls, or add it as an extension to their Southern and Eastern Africa safaris, something special draws people to this magnificent waterfall.

Here are some Victoria Falls facts to help you appreciate this natural wonder even more.