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On safari in 9 private houses: the perfect family trip

By Leora Rothschild on Apr 26, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

My own childhood memories of going on safari determined the entire arc of my adult life. In some way, those delicious safari feelings, smells and sights are the treasures that I have been chasing, ever since I came home from the Kruger Park for the first time. It wasn’t until I had my own children […]

Top 5 luxury family safari properties in Tanzania

By Julian Carter-Manning on Apr 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Many people feel nervous at the thought of going on safari with their kids, and many properties don’t accept children below a certain age. However, taking your family on safari can be an amazing adventure, and it’s all about making sure you choose the right places to stay – ones that can tailor the safari […]

5 of the best places to see the Great Migration

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Apr 01, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

When we ask our younger clients what first inspired them to take an African safari, often they tell us that it was watching Disney’s The Lion King. Some of the film’s most memorable scenes include the parading and stampeding of hundreds of animals, so it’s no surprise it makes quite an impression. But watching the Great […]

5 star beds for the best sleep-outs in Africa

By Leora Rothschild on Mar 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Morocco, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Sleeping out, under the African night sky is the insomniac’s dream. On safari the entertainment never stops and outside, all the channels are switched on at once. Between a heaven that is alive with satellites, stars, planets and planes and the bush that loudly goes about its gossip and business, the miracle of a great […]

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 […]

Top 10 lodges for walking safaris in Africa

By Julian Carter-Manning on Mar 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Walking safaris are often considered the purest and most exciting way to experience safari – they allow you to get closer to the wildlife and take you off the beaten track, away from the noise and rush of other people and vehicles. Walking safaris are available in most safari areas, but the experience can vary […]

The 5 best luxury lodges of the Eastern Cape

By Colin Dilland on Mar 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Regions, South Africa

South Africa’s Eastern Cape province holds plenty of safari gems for you to discover. The dense Eastern Cape bushland is malaria-free and home to a plethora of fascinating animals, including the Big 5. This makes for a remarkable safari adventure that won’t be easily forgotten. We have selected five of our favourite Eastern Cape game reserves […]

10 of the most luxurious new safari properties

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jan 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

This year Africa has experienced a real boom in high-end safari properties, with extraordinary new lodges and camps opening across the continent. We have already checked out some of the most exciting openings so they can share their firsthand observations and opinions with you. Below you’ll find 10 of our favourites. Sable Alley, Botswana Built around […]

Botswana’s top 5 romantic retreats for 2018

By Francesca Lynagh on Dec 25, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

There’s no doubt that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the couple of the moment. The wedding planning is well underway, and the world’s media can’t get enough of it. But there’s something else about the golden couple that has peaked the public’s interest — their penchant for Botswana. Harry’s first visit came only two […]

Kenya’s top 5 camps for active travellers

By Julian Carter-Manning on Nov 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Featured, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Kenya is the original birthplace of the safari holiday and home to the likes of the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Samburu, which offer some of the best Big Five game viewing in the whole of Africa. However, Kenya is not solely about game viewing! It has some of the continent’s best and most striking scenery, […]

5 special stopovers in the Southern Cape, South Africa

By Celine Renaud on Nov 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Regions, South Africa

If you are thinking about a travel holiday in a place that is far removed from crowds of tourists and long lines of sightseers, with luxury accommodation, breath-taking scenery and a surprise or two, the south-east of South Africa should be on your list for serious consideration. Umngazi Bungalows: gem of the Wild Coast Rugged coastlines, […]

5 of Africa’s best eco-lodges

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Nov 10, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Africa boasts an incredible selection of stunning places to stay, from beach resorts on otherwise uninhabited islands to stylish boutique hotels in thriving cities. Eco-tourism is defined by The International Ecotourism Society as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people”. This has motivated us to seek out […]

5 of the best luxury camps and lodges in Tanzania

By Craig Burkinshaw on Sep 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

With some of Africa’s biggest parks and reserves filled with all manner of game and birdlife, a rich Maasai culture, and landscapes that change from great bulky mountains to deep calderas and vast stretches of grassland, Tanzania is everything you’d imagine an African safari destination to be. But experiencing these things doesn’t have to mean […]

Short stay: Lantern & Larks glamping at Exton Park, Rutland, UK

By Paul Johnson on Aug 16, 2017 in Accommodation, Camping, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

On a large country estate in England’s smallest county lies a wonderfully secluded Lantern & Larks glamping site. On arrival, we were warmly greeted by June who showed us to our ‘tent’ located in a peaceful walled garden on the Exton Park estate. There’s no electricity, no WiFi and no mobile signal. To some this […]

10 of the best star bed experiences in Africa

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jul 23, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zimbabwe

It’s time to experience the wilderness at its most exciting: laid bare beneath a canopy of stars. Whether you are out on safari in the plains, the delta, or the desert, nothing beats sleeping outside. You’ll be surrounded by the noises of nocturnal animals, and otherwise the world around you is completely still. Star beds […]

Luxury travel treats: DJI Mavic Pro drone, MiVue safety camera and more…

By Paul Johnson on Apr 16, 2017 in Accessories, Accommodation, Camping, Featured, Gadgets, Luggage, Travel Equipment

In this week’s edition of ‘luxury travel treats’, we have two fabulous gadgets in the form of arguably the best and most easily portable drone ever and one really useful – and easy-to-use car accessory. Also included is ideal luggage for the watersports enthusiast and the perfect family tent for those occasional weekends in the […]

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