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11 unforgettable adventures in Kenya

By Willow Constantine on Mar 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Kenya has a glamorous reputation, due in part to the extraordinary adventures of Karen Blixen and the savvy expat community calling this African nation ‘home.’ In Kenya, this same community was the driving force behind several successful wildlife conservancies. Today, tourists travelling to Kenya enjoy offbeat activities due to the fact that conservancies are owner […]

The top 5 best value luxury Tanzania lodges

By Marc Harris on Feb 22, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

On most of the classic “fly-in” safaris, the lodges you stay at will all have a certain level of luxury which cannot be replicated on any other kind of holiday. The personalised safari experience really is unparalleled throughout the world of hospitality. The attention to detail, personalised service, friendly atmosphere and amazing food in the […]

A magical glamping experience

By Simon Tregoning on Feb 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Camping, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

There’s something quite magical about a luxury glamping experience at Lady’s Well Shepherd’s Hut. Sometimes a photo, no matter how beautifully taken, doesn’t quite do a place justice… There’s simply nothing like seeing it and experiencing it for yourself. And after spending a weekend at Lady’s Well Shepherd’s Hut, it was easy to see why […]

5 unique boutique safari lodges in Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Feb 03, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania

The ever growing safari market makes it difficult to find those hidden gems which are low key, intimate, yet tick all the boxes a discerning safari enthusiast is looking for. As a result, some of the big names in the industry have created what I would call boutique safari lodges which are the perfect answer […]

Top 5 designer tented safari lodges

By Paul Campbell on Jan 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Luxury tented Lodges have certainly redefined safari experiences in recent years, offering the traveller optimal comfort and often extravagant luxury, while still feeling that sense of wild African adventure. There are a number of beautiful tented lodges that one can choose from when going on safari, however these five have really caught our eye for […]

South Africa’s most luxurious secrets

By Marc Harris on Dec 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

South Africa is possibly Africa’s most diverse and accessible country when it comes to catering for everyone’s needs, it is an all-year destination and has something for everyone. Whether you’re after a five-star luxury safari with an abundance of game or searching for some of the world’s finest cuisine, which is accompanied by some of […]

5 of the best recent openings across Africa that you may have missed

By Paul Campbell on Dec 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Nothing stays still in the world of luxury travel to Africa, and it can be hard to keep up-to-date with all the new openings and refurbishments that happen on a weekly basis across the continent. From the southern coast of South Africa to the Masai Mara in Kenya, here is a selection of 5 of […]

The luxury of space

By Katie Chown on Dec 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Camping, Travel Miscellany

I read an article in National Geographic once, about the innate reflex of personal space, how clever it is that our minds can imagine where objects are in our vicinity without them even being in sight. It talked about how our environment affects our stress levels, making us more or less effective at work or […]

6 of the best desert lodges in Namibia

By Paul Campbell on Nov 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts

Namibia is still relatively unknown outside of the core of Africa enthusiasts who travel to the continent on a regular basis, however this vast and beautiful land offers dramatic scenery, traditional cultures, and world-class wildlife viewing that is a match for anything found in better known destinations. A particular highlight for visitors are the spectacular […]

Glamping has evolved

By Katie Chown on Nov 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Camping

Glamping; one of those made-up words that goes viral and suddenly everyone and their neighbour seems to have been glamorous camping. It started on festival grounds, where money was to be made from VIP sections that kept you clear of most of the muddy crowds. And then it went a bit more mainstream, with bunting […]

Top 5 honeymoon lodges in Botswana

By Matt Gannan on Nov 02, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

If you are looking to combine a top safari experience and incredible landscapes with five-star hospitality and unique lodges, then Botswana might just be your ultimate honeymoon destination. Located in the heart of Southern Africa, Botswana is home to Chobe National Park, known for its large elephant population, as well as the Okavango Delta, a […]

Africa’s top 5 places to spot rhino

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Sep 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

The 21st September is World Rhino Day and to celebrate, I thought that sharing my knowledge of Africa’s best places to spot these magnificent, yet endangered creatures was a must. Not only did I want to highlight my favourite places to simply see them, but I wanted to showcase some of Africa’s finest conservation programmes, […]

A guide to Africa’s top 5 most luxurious safari lodges

By Marc Harris on Sep 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Staying at an African Safari Lodge is like no other hospitality experience in the world. Even the most basic of “fly in” safari camps offer an something completely different to any other kind of holiday. The intimacy of safari camps, with usually only 12 or so rooms, means that the attention to detail and personalised […]

Botswana: thoughts on the all-new Selinda Camp

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Aug 23, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

The Selinda Spillway is one of the most unspoilt and wildlife rich places in the Okavango Delta. Great Plains’ Selinda Camp has long been one of our favourite places to stay in Botswana, and it has now reopened after a complete rebuild. This is what you can expect from the new Selinda Camp. The location […]

5 of the most unusual places to stay around the world

By Thomas Ryves on May 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Europe, Hotels, Italy, North America, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, USA, Utah, Western Europe

As the world becomes smaller, travellers are getting ever more adventurous and are not content with merely treading the well-worn holiday paths. They are seeking out unique hotels, in exceptional destinations, which also offer memorable experiences while they are there. Here are some of our favourite places to stay, from a pod on the side […]

6 luxury adventure camps in South America

By Alfonso Tandazo on Apr 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Bolivia, Camping, Chile, Ecuador, Hotels, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

The idea of luxury adventure camping is to get closer to the sheer beauty of nature in places with very little infrastructure, while at the same time enjoying world-class service in the most comfortable digs. The posh term “glamping” (short for glamorous camping) has turned off some adventurers who might otherwise appreciate the experience itself. Despite […]

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