Category: Camping

Africa's top 5 places to spot rhino

Africa’s top 5 places to spot rhino

By 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

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

By 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

Botswana: thoughts on the all-new Selinda Camp

By 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

5 of the most unusual places to stay around the world

By 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

6 luxury adventure camps in South America

By 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 […]

The best luxury travel experiences in Bolivia

The best luxury travel experiences in Bolivia

By on Apr 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bolivia, Camping, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

Wild, untouched and still decidedly off-the-beaten-track, the appeal of travel in Bolivia is gradually growing to match its most-visited Andean neighbour, Peru. Boasting some of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in Latin America, cloud forests, deserts, volcanoes and the Amazon basin – this superbly diverse country has much to explore. Undoubtedly at a much earlier […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 03, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Events, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

By on Dec 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A safari in one of South Africa’s malaria-free reserves is an excellent option for anyone who loves the idea of seeing Africa’s amazing wildlife in its natural environment, but is worried about malaria. Whilst it is pretty straight forward for most people to take anti-malarial precautions, there are some who prefer to avoid both malarial […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Nov 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, India, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

6 reasons why Malawi has become a leader in conservation in Africa

6 reasons why Malawi has become a leader in conservation in Africa

By on Oct 20, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Malawi, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

In the past, Malawi has never really been considered much of a pioneer in conservation terms compared to its neighbours in Africa. It has always had its protected national parks and wildlife reserves, and it is home to the world’s first freshwater National Park in Lake Malawi (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). But, over […]

Where to see amazing wildlife in Latin America

Where to see amazing wildlife in Latin America

By on Oct 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Camping, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America

Latin America abounds with all manner of fascinating wildlife species, from tree-dwelling monkeys and birds of paradise in an array of colours to rare marine creatures like the pink dolphin and land-based ones like the elusive jaguar and the famous camelids of Latin America: vicunas. Sloths, Costa Rica Sloths, found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest […]

Luxury travel treats: glamping accessories special

Luxury travel treats: glamping accessories special

By on Sep 27, 2018 in Accessories, Accommodation, Camping, Clothing, Featured, Gadgets, Travel Equipment

Are you partial to camping in luxury? The term ‘glamping’ has been around for some time and refers to ‘glamorous camping’. In short, it’s like camping but with all the comforts of home – a proper bed, feather duvet, and often Wi-Fi and running water. And if you want to make the experience that little […]

Top 5 off-the-beaten-track camps in Tanzania

Top 5 off-the-beaten-track camps in Tanzania

By on Sep 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Today, Tanzania is one of the most popular destinations for first-time safari-goers and safari aficionados alike. This is because it always delivers in terms of incredible wildlife viewing and wonderful scenery – and in northern Tanzania, there’s bags of culture too! It really is a magical place to visit. However, travellers can be put off […]

Namibia's best lodges

Namibia’s best lodges

By on Aug 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts

Visiting Namibia is an experience that you’ll never forget – you’ll feel peacefully small in this vast desert environment and when looking up at the blanket of diamond studded skies at night. This under the radar destination has so much to offer curious travellers, but it is often overlooked in favour of countries in East […]

Top 5 desert properties in Namibia

Top 5 desert properties in Namibia

By on Jun 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Namibia, Regions, Resorts

As we enter the summer period in the Western Hemisphere, Namibia is doing the opposite, because June in Safari Africa means the start of winter. This marks the perfect time to visit the desert, as visitors can avoid the scorching heat often experienced at the height of the summer months. Namibia is in its dry […]

On safari in 9 private houses: the perfect family trip

On safari in 9 private houses: the perfect family trip

By 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 […]