With all the vibrant bigger cities of Southern Africa to choose from, such as Cape Town, Johannesburg, Maputo, Harare, Durban, Lusaka and Windhoek, why would you choose to go slightly off the beaten track to take in a small town, the countryside or a more remote region? For so many reasons including: truly getting chance […]
The Southern African countries of Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique present beauty and diversity in their varying landscapes of mountains, islands, rivers, deserts and of course beaches. Come rain or shine, each coastline will present families, romance-seekers and adventurers with many opportunities to enjoy the water. While there are too many to mention, we’ve narrowed […]
South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique are coastal countries abounding in opportunities to enjoy the beach. From the wild, raw Atlantic ocean of South Africa and Namibia’s West coast to the warmer, Indian ocean on the Mozambiquan side and South Africa’s East Coast; there are small towns, bays, seaside villages and beachside breaks to enjoy as […]
Thinking of visiting Mozambique and not sure if you should add the city of Maputo to your stay? Our founder and director of XO Africa, Sebastien, shares what he loves about this vibrant city with its blend of influences and welcome pairing of old and new. Having lived in Africa for almost 20 years now, […]
Rich in wildlife, deserts, mountains, waterfalls, fauna and flora kingdoms and unique ecosystems, Southern Africa’s rivers and their surrounding regions offer a wealth of things to do, natural wonders to discover and experiences to try- both on and around the rivers itself. Here’s a few Southern Africa rivers well worth visiting… Kafue River- Zambia Smaller […]
Whether you’re heading to the northern bush of South Africa, Damaraland of Namibia or Chobe, Botswana, the landscapes, climate and temperates will vary greatly also depending on the season you visit in. One thing most of these safari territory places will have in common is that peak season will generally fall within their dry, winter […]
Longing to explore some of the wildest game parks in South Africa in luxury and lay eyes on the majestic Victoria Falls? Then this itinerary in Vic Falls, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta could be for you. Livingstone (Victoria Falls) – 3 nights (AVANI Victoria Falls Resort) One of the original natural wonders […]
This is an itinerary for families wanting to see all aspects of South Africa and enjoy a beach time or a dive. It venutures to areas with less tourists and is one of the most diverse itineraries : city, mountain, historical green hills, savannah, wetlands and beach. Johannesburg – 1 night (Satyagraha House) Johannesburg is one […]
This is an itinerary suited for both very low budgets and high budgets for travellers wanting to say that they’ve experienced the biggest attractions of South Africa. Cape Town – 3 nights (Cloud Nine Boutique Hotel) Resting at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean, sandwiched between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain […]
Experience a taste of Southern Africa’s best in Botswana’s Chobe and Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and Mozambique. Here’s a popular itinerary we know you’ll love. Livingstone (Victoria Falls) – 2 nights (Stanley Safari Lodge) One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. […]
