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5 'home from home' private safari houses

By on Oct 21, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Zambia
Africa is most fun when shared with family or friends and there are an increasing number of exclusive-use safari houses where you can do it in style with your own chef, a team of staff to look after you, and a private guide and vehicle to go out and explore. And if it’s a private
5 top tips for your honeymoon safari

5 top tips for your honeymoon safari

By on Oct 15, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
African safari and Indian Ocean beach is a classic combination for a luxury honeymoon. In many cases neither bride nor groom has been to Africa before, but even when one of them has, there’s plenty of choice of small, remote safari camps with great wildlife and romantic beachfront hotels to ensure you’re both going somewhere
8 top tips for planning a Zambia safari

8 top tips for planning a Zambia safari

By on Aug 18, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia
Zambia is, without doubt, one of Africa’s finest safari destinations. Home of the walking safari, blessed with incredible wildlife and a more varied range of safari activities than you’ll find in many other wildlife areas, it never disappoints. So how do you pick from the myriad accommodation options, and ensure you see the best bits
Putting the luxury into a luxury riding safari

Putting the luxury into a luxury riding safari

By on Jul 16, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
What makes Africa’s riding holidays so luxurious? A local riding friend asked me recently about a riding safari I’d suggested for his family “Will it be smart enough for my wife?” His fears abated as I explained how African riding companies make multi-day trips as comfortable as you want – luxurious if necessary – and