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Wildlife documentaries you must watch in lockdown

By Marc Harris on May 22, 2020 in Africa, Angola, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Zimbabwe

With a lot of the world in a state of ‘lock-down’ in one form or another, there is no better time to be transported to Africa from the comfort of your own armchair. Exploring some of our favourite wildlife documentaries will give you hours of entertainment, but may also serve as some inspiration as to […]

Top 5 places in Africa to see endangered animals

By Laura Burdett-Munns on May 21, 2020 in Africa, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

Most animals in Africa are to some extent endangered, though the term usually refers to an animal that is in danger of extinction. The causes are mostly linked to mankind – poaching for food or the pet and “medicinal” trades, as well as loss of habitat due to climate change and competition for land. High […]

5 reasons to take a family safari after COVID-19

By Calvin Cottar on May 14, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Health & Safety, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

All across the world, people have experienced fundamental changes in their lives due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We have been plunged into a new ‘normal’ that, for most of us, is very different from what we were used to. These shifts in our lifestyles have made us realize how much we may have taken things […]

Future travel inspiration: the best safaris in Africa

By Matt Gannan on May 01, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

When thinking about watching wild animals roam the open plains only one destination normally comes to mind – Africa. The mother continent is home to an astonishing number of animals which make safaris one of the most exciting experiences on the globe. Not much can compare to a stampede of wildebeest as they embark on […]

The 5 best independent safari lodges to support in 2021

By Marc Harris on Apr 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania, Zambia

Firstly, I hope everyone is staying safe and sane in the current climate. With Covid-19 sweeping the world, most peoples travel plans will have been put firmly on hold. Looking hopefully into the future though, lets look forward to 2021 when the world is hopefully in a happier state. The survival of independent safari lodges […]

5 post-safari island escapes

By Warwick Blow on Apr 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

“Goooooooood morning Vietnam! It’s 0600 hours. What does the “O” stand for? O my God, it’s early!” – those immortal words of Robin Williams in the film Good Morning Vietnam ring true for legions of safari goers every day. At silly o’clock in the morning when your guide lightly knocks on your door offering a […]

Memories of Kenya’s private reserves

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Mar 17, 2020 in Africa, Kenya, Regions

In light of the current world climate, I’d like to start off by saying that I hope as you read this, you and your family are well. As the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to develop on a daily basis, there is an air of uncertainty casting a shadow over the entire notion of travel, at […]

The best private lodges in the African wilderness

By Marc Harris on Mar 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Africa’s safari camps and lodges are renowned for being especially intimate and wild, more so than any other hospitality experience throughout the rest of the world. Take the most private and most intimate lodges across the continent and you have the best wilderness experience the world has to offer. Dotted around safari Africa are several […]

Wildebesst crossing the Mara River, Tanzania

6 of the best experiences in Africa for your travel bucket list

By Paul Campbell on Mar 14, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Africa is one of the most fascinating continents in this world. For anyone dreaming of going for the first time or if you are thinking of planning your next visit, here are a few of our top suggestions to add onto your bucket list 1. Track The Big 5 in Kruger If you’re looking for […]

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 […]

Coronavirus fears? Head to the wilderness

By Christopher Hill on Mar 04, 2020 in Africa, Australia, Colorado, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Kenya, Montana, Namibia, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wyoming

Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind right now – understandably so. We need to be sensible and treat it with respect. But you still want to travel, yes? Help is at hand. One solution for you is to head to the wilderness – areas of sparse populations are perfect for exploring and staying virus-free. Here are […]

Children riding horseback at Ant's Collection

Family riding holidays in Africa

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Feb 21, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Exploring a national park by 4×4 is exhilarating, but doing it on horseback brings with it a whole new level of excitement. Without the growling of an engine you can approach much closer before starting to disturb the game. Horses are not noisy, or invasive. Wild animals are aware of the horses’ presence but completely […]

The best places in Africa to see elephants

By Marc Harris on Feb 13, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

The big five are arguably the most renowned animals across the continent of Africa. Named because they were the hardest to hunt on foot, the buffalo, lion, leopard, rhino and elephant are probably the most photographed and sought-after animals for first time safari goers or seasoned professionals. There is certainly one animal that stands out […]

5 of the world’s most overlooked animals

By Matt Rushbrooke on Jan 25, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, North America, Paraguay, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe

One of the most enticing things about travelling abroad is the chance to see the fascinating and unusual creatures of the world. There are many iconic wildlife experiences, whether it be looking at lions laze in the grasses of South Africa, meeting mountain gorillas in the dense jungles of Rwanda and Uganda or watching wildebeest […]

New decade, new travel goals: 12 reasons to go on an African safari in 2020

By Calvin Cottar on Jan 23, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

All around the world, countdowns have been shouted, loved ones kissed and champagne bottles popped, signaling the start of a new year and a new decade. For some, this is also the time to revisit last year’s resolutions and write new goals for the year ahead. If travel has made your list in 2020 and […]

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 […]

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