Baby Elephant follows her mother

Baby Elephant in the African Bush

Seeing elephants in their natural African habitat is undeniably magical. This stunning species resides in sub-Saharan Africa and the rainforests of Central and West Africa.  They are rather hard to miss considering their massive size – reaching 8.2 to 13 feet from...
Allie Almario and Julian Harrison of Premier Tours on Condé Nast's 2020 Top Travel Specialists list

Condé Nast Traveler 2020 Top Travel Specialists

We hope that you and your loved ones are doing well during this most unusual of times. We wish everyone comfort, peace and good health. We do have faith that we will all get through this together and look forward to exploring this glorious planet again soon with you. We’re...
Safari Honeymoon in South Africa

Safari Honeymoon in South Africa

Nothing says love like sharing an alluring adventure with your partner, so consider South Africa as the romantic backdrop for your unforgettably enchanting safari honeymoon excursion. Since planning a honeymoon safari can be quite the daunting task, you should take a tip from the...
Will I Be Able to Use My Smartphone on Safari? Child on phone on game drive.

Will I Be Able to Use My Smartphone on Safari?

There are numerous factors that will determine whether you will be able to use your smartphone on safari, including whether your cell phone provider covers international calling. Double check the call rates to avoid amassing an exorbitant cell phone bill due to roaming fees and...

Premier Tours on 2020 Wendy Perrin WOW List

Wendy Perrin’s 2020 WOW List of the world’s best travel specialists is out now, and we’re excited to announce Premier Tours’ own Julian Harrison and Allie Almario are on it once again for Safaris: Southern and East Africa and The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador...
What are the minimum age for children on safari?

What is the Minimum Age for Children to Go on Safari?

Going on a family safari is a great way for children to unplug from their usual attachments and to let their imaginations soar by taking in all the fascinating sights of the African bush. But you may have some questions about how to plan a family safari depending on how young...
Premier Tours Botswana Special Offer

Premier Tours’ Botswana Special Offer

Situated in central southern Africa, Botswana lies at about 3,000 feet above sea level and more than 370 miles from the nearest coast. The country’s most striking features are its relative flatness and aridity. This makes the Okavango Delta even more remarkable: a wetland...
Best time to Travel to Southern Africa - Malawi

When is the Best Time to Travel to Southern Africa?

The bottom tip of the African continent comprises the region known as Southern Africa. Moving along the southernmost area clockwise, this region includes the following safari destinations: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. The rule of thumb in...
Cape Town - South Africa - malaria free zone

Malaria Free Safari Areas and Other Malaria Considerations

The female Anopheles mosquito spreads malaria when it has been infected with the malaria parasite. The best way to protect yourself against malaria on safari is to avoid getting bitten in the first place. As such, the easiest option to protect yourself against malaria is simply...

Start 2020 on Safari with Premier Tours

Our favorite time to go on safari in East Africa, a time when the plains turn green, the crowds disappear, and an abundance of resident wildlife flourishes. These 2020 specials offer exceptional value for a safari-of-a-lifetime between January and May 2020. Gnus and Gorillas...