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Best Books to Read – Before, During and After Your African Safari

July in Africa

What’s in Your Duffle?

Vanessa’s Return to Zimbabwe — From Harare to Hwange

Vanessa’s Whirlwind Tour of the Winelands

Tips on Tipping

Vanessa’s Busy 60 Hours in Cape Town …

June in Africa

Our Favorite things to See and Do in Johannesburg

Expert Advice on How to Take Great Photos on Safari

Words of Advice from our Valued Clients – Go!

Yvette’s Kenya Bush & Beach Trip Report

May in Africa

The Best Time to Go on Safari in Southern Africa

Best Time to Go on Safari in East Africa

April in Africa

Where are We Going in 2025?

Diane Visits USAP – “Education Matters”

Vanessa’s Report on KwaZulu-Natal Lodges

March in Africa

When To Plan Your Safari

“I Love You” in Africa ….

Vanessa’s Trip Report – Mozambique

The Romance of a Safari

February in Africa

New Safari Lodges in Southern Africa – 2025

New Safari Lodges in East Africa – 2025

New Flight Routes to East Africa in 2025

January in Africa

African Portfolio’s Gift Guide for Travelers

Insuring Your Investment

Your Perfect Winter Escape Awaits

December in Africa

Family Safari Planning Tips

Victoria’s Safari Journal: Uganda and Rwanda Part 2

Saying Thank You in Africa

And the Winners Are…

Victoria’s Safari Journal: Uganda

November in Africa

Minding Your Manners

My conversation with 0001 – Grant Cumings

Susan’s Safari Journal: Botswana

October in Africa

Keeping You in the Loop

Safari Travel is Trending

September in Africa

August in Africa

Our Curious Continent: Olduvai and Shifting Sands

A Ranger Reflects

Just Another Cape Town Curiosity

Up, Up and Away

Celebrating Jane Goodall

Coping on Long Flights to Africa

You Can’t Judge a Camp by its Canvas

A Day on Safari

Retail Therapy With a Purpose in Nairobi

Baby Boom in the Serengeti

Here We Go Again

Susan’s Safari Journal: Kenya

Always Something New Out of Africa

Victoria’s Safari Journal: Livingstone

Vanessa’s Safari Journal: Northern Tanzania

The Secret Seven

African Portfolio’s Gift Guide

Travel Topics for your Thanksgiving Table

Victoria’s Safari Journal: Lower Zambezi

Behind the Scenes with Sacha Toronyi

Victoria’s Safari Journal – South Luangwa, Zambia

Kwita Izina Ceremony

5 Important Benefits of a Safari in a Private Reserve

Sentiments of a Safari Guide

African Portfolio’s Seven Wonders of Africa

Why African Portfolio?

Our Curious Continent – The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Big Five, Little Five…

Packing For Your Safari in Winter

Tips to Enhance your Travel Experience

Rhinos Return to Hwange

Victoria Celebrates 5 Years at African Portfolio

Our Curious Continent – Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe – Then and Now

2023 is the Time to Travel

African Portfolio is 30!

Only in Cape Town