As my flight approached Durban, the scenery unfolding before me was a great introduction to South Africa’s most vibrant location. I was told that the soul of Durban was the Golden Mile, the ocean waterfront area, and that’s where I headed right after checking into my hotel. I grabbed Durban’s signature food, the bunny chow,
The battle of a Botswana vs Tanzania safari is different because they are fantastic destinations to visit in Africa! But it is time to choose which of these incredible continents you want to start your adventure too. As you know when doing your research, Africa is a huge place. Many people mistakenly think of it
If you’re planning on heading on an African safari, it’s best not to delay. Research has suggested the world could lose two-thirds of its wildlife by 2020, unless urgent action is taken. The misuse of resources means that many beautiful animals, including African elephants in Tanzania, could be part of a vanished world. The Living
When packing for a beach holiday we all have those staple items: a bottle of sun cream, fashionable swim wear, travel money… But as you may have learnt, when researching those injections for yellow fever, preparing for an African safari is somewhat different. You are off on the adventure of a lifetime, after all. Would
The UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson recently accidently called Africa, the second largest continent in the world, ‘that country’. He was actually meant to say ‘continent’, but the faux pas was quickly picked up. This reflects the confusion many people in the UK have over Africa. Africa is absolutely huge, only surpassed by Asia in
Many people dream of heading on a safari, but are daunted by the levels of planning required. After all, it’s not like cavorting off to Europe for the weekend. The world’s oldest continent is gigantic, mysterious, enigmatic… Many people going to Africa for the first time feel intimidated by the prospect, no matter how excited
Smouldering sunsets, ancient traditions, incredible animals… Everybody should experience Africa at least once in their lifetime. Our luxury train safaris are a unique way to see and experience this vast continent. The Blue Train Experience is a luxury train safari that offers magnificent views and captivating experiences. Many first time visitors to Africa report a
A honeymoon is a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate your unity in the most spectacular way. At Ubon Safari, our African Honeymoons offer the most incredible, awe-inspiring holidays for newly-wed couples imaginable. From exhilarating hot air balloon rides, to private dinners by on the beach, you get to experience Africa at its most
‘Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same…this vast dusty continent, where the oldest roads are elephant paths.’ (Brian Jackman) If you’re looking for African Safari Tours, Ubon Safari are bursting at the seams with opportunities to visit some of the most fascinating places
Have you always dreamt of scaling the height of Mount Kilimanjaro? If the answer’s yes, Ubon Safari can help make that dream a reality in 2017. As the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro rises 19,341 feet above sea level. Climbers first ascended the mountain in 1889, but, nowadays around 30,000 people climb Kilimanjaro every