Into the Bush: A Field Guide to Planning Your First African Safari
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Let's Talk Travel
Into the Bush: A Field Guide to Planning Your First African Safari
Jul 15, 2026
Season 1
Episode 3
April Watson
There's a sound in Africa — a low, somewhere-out-there rumble — that you feel before you hear. In this episode, host April Watson takes listeners deep into the bush for a first-timer's guide to African safari. She breaks down the key differences between South Africa and East Africa, makes the case for pairing Kruger with Victoria Falls, and walks through what a real safari day actually looks like — from the 5:30 AM wake-up to the sundowner on the plains. She also covers the practical side: the best months to go, how far out to book (hint: earlier than you think), and what a luxury safari actually costs. If Africa has been sitting at the top of your list, this is where to start.
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