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8 unique safari lodges in South Africa

If a South African safari is on your bucket list, then now is a great time to tick it off. Safari prices as well as occupancies are low, and the wide open spaces are perfect for social distancing. Here are some of South Africa’s most unique safari lodges. Many of them have private villas that
6 unique things to do in Abu Dhabi

6 unique things to do in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and its richest city. Home to man-made islands, silver skyscrapers, mega malls and lavish palaces, it is a modern, cosmopolitan city and a popular tourist destination. Here are six unique things to do in Abu Dhabi: Ride the world’s fastest roller coaster If you are
5 wonderful family-friendly luxury safari lodges in South Africa

5 wonderful family-friendly luxury safari lodges in South Africa

There are few experiences more exhilarating than driving through the African bush on an open Landrover, under the gaze of the setting sun – as you observe wild animals in their natural habitat. And there are few experiences more gratifying than watching a child experience this for the first time. Their wide-eyed wonder at seeing
The 10 best things to do in Cape Town, South Africa

The 10 best things to do in Cape Town, South Africa

Lonely Planet recently named Cape Town as the second must-see city on their “Best in Travel 2017″ cities list. This is only one in a string of accolades that South Africa’s Mother City receives on an ongoing basis. A trip to Cape Town encompasses many aspects – visitors can get the city experience, the nature experience, the winelands
5 amazing experiences in the African wild

5 amazing experiences in the African wild

Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s most renowned private game reserves. It boasts 75,000 hectares of unspoilt malaria-free wilderness devoid of tourist vehicles at every turn, stunning landscapes, and bushes and plains full of wild animals. Here you can see Africa’s Big Five (African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and rhinoceros)
6 unique things to experience in Mpumalanga, South Africa

6 unique things to experience in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most beautiful provinces. Meaning “the place where the sun rises”, it is a haven for nature-lovers. Here are six unique things to experience in Mpumalanga. 1. Go on a luxury safari Mpumalanga is home to the world-famous game reserve, Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, lies
4 luxury lodges in South Africa's Sabi Sabi Private Reserve

4 luxury lodges in South Africa's Sabi Sabi Private Reserve

South Africa is renowned for its luxury safari experiences. It often plays host to royals and other celebrities from around the world, who come to experience unique wildlife encounters which few other countries can offer. In a private reserve, the exhilaration of the African bushveld experience is enhanced in the company of trained game rangers