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The 5 most exciting safari camp refurbishments

By Rose Hipwood on Mar 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

As with any hotel industry the safari world often sees camps being completely renovated during the low season – this is exciting for everyone involved as old favourites take on new leases of life and provide even more reason for old guests and new to head in their direction. The luxury safari world’s commitment to

The top 5 remote and luxurious South Luangwa lodges

By Rose Hipwood on Sep 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Zambia

The South Luangwa in Zambia is probably the best place in the world to see leopard in the wild. The habitat here is a leopard’s paradise and as such they live here in abundance, and have become accustomed to the vehicles that take guests on luxury safaris. The South Luangwa has become a little busy

The most magical Selous safari camps

By Rose Hipwood on Aug 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Camping, Resorts

We talk about the Selous all the time, because it really is one of the most memorable areas of Africa one can get to easily, whilst still being completely wild and remote. The Selous has captured the hearts of many a great explorer throughout time and we’re really not surprised – it is truly magical

5 great reasons to choose South Africa's Tswalu Kalahari

By Rose Hipwood on Aug 07, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Today we’d like to draw your attention to one of South Africa’s completely undervalued gems – Tswalu. This vast private reserve in the Kalahari is more magical, more enchanting and more life changing than any other safari you will undertake in South Africa. South Africa has a repuation for being tamer than the other safari

Top 5 big cat luxury safaris

By Rose Hipwood on Jun 24, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Big cats are undoubtedly a huge draw for guests taking a luxury safari anywhere in Africa, no matter if you love birds, elephants or any other type of animal you cannot fail to be over-awed by a leopard padding silently along the edge of a river, or a pride of lions hunting, or that amazing

Top 5 South African lodges

By Rose Hipwood on May 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

South Africa is a leader when it comes to luxury safari lodges which is why we are not surprised that people return there time and time again. South Africa has the best food, best game viewing and best safari lodges in all of Africa – the only thing is lacks is the freedom of some

Top 5 safari hides

By Rose Hipwood on May 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

The safari hide has become very popular as the skills of the amateur photographers who travel to Africa are becoming better and better. This breeds a desire to get as close to the wildlife as possible, without disturbing it. A safari hide is of course the best way of doing this and there are some

Top 10 safari camps for elephant viewing

By Rose Hipwood on May 06, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Elephants hold a huge draw for people on luxury safaris, and it’s no surprise – these amazing animals have intricate family ties, and human like emotions. Much research has been done on the elephant and it remains one of the most fascinating animals to see on any luxury safari. Elephants are currently being heavily persecuted

Top 5 quad safaris in Africa

By Rose Hipwood on Apr 29, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

More and more people are looking for that little bit extra when booking their luxury safari – they want to be able to come home and talk about something which others haven’t done. Quad safaris are taking off in a big way in Africa and we’re really not surprised. Quads allow you to get into

Africa's top 5 private houses

By Rose Hipwood on Apr 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Private safari houses in Africa do not have to cost the earth, but certainly give you one of the best safari experiences in the world. Whether it’s just yourself and a loved one, or your family and friends these private safari houses provide you with your own slice of Africa – and come accompanied with

10 of the best African safaris

By Rose Hipwood on Mar 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

When defining the World’s best safaris of course there’s an awful lot that goes into it, and much of this will of course be based on personal opinion. The following luxury safaris are by no means the be all and end all, but are a very good starting point when it comes to thinking about

5 reasons to choose Southern Tanzania

By Rose Hipwood on Mar 11, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Southern Tanzania is so often overlooked in favour of the more famous Northern Circuit. This is such a shame – the game viewing in Southern Tanzania is far more rewarding and you can see some incredible sights here, and it’s more than likely you’ll be on your own. Southern Tanzania is one of the best

Top 10 luxury safari spots to see zebra

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Now we know these amazing animals are perhaps a little undervalued compared to their big cat competition, but they are wonderful to watch and see when you are on safari – and you probably wouldn’t feel like you’d been to Africa without having seen a zebra. They have fascinating family connections and relationships, and wonderful

Top 5 luxury mobile safaris in Africa

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 18, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Mobile safaris in Africa are the best way to see the bush if you want a completely private guide, camp and staff all to yourself. Often these mobile camps will be set up in the most remote and off the beaten track locations one could possibly imagine, and you will be in areas where game

10 great reasons to take a luxury Kenya safari in 2015

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Kenya has taken an absolute battering recently and we feel so sorry for the guys out there, just trying to make ends meet. Terrorists are very active everywhere in the world and the terrorist threat in Kenya has recently dropped to almost nil. Kenya has so much to offer the luxury safari enthusiast and it

Top 5 extreme African safaris

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 02, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

Africa is a more exciting destination than any other at the moment, yes we know that’s a very bold statement but there is so much happening in this amazing continent that we cannot imagine wanting to go anywhere else. Luxury safaris are leading the way when it comes to luxury travel and this is all

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