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10 of the best African safaris

10 of the best African safaris

By on Mar 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
When defining the World’s best safaris of course there’s an awful lot that goes into it, and much of this will of course be based on personal opinion. The following luxury safaris are by no means the be all and end all, but are a very good starting point when it comes to thinking about
The best oysters in Sub-Saharan Africa

The best oysters in Sub-Saharan Africa

By on Mar 10, 2015 in Africa, Events, Food and Drink, Gambia, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Travel Miscellany
Oysters. Some call them slimy little suckers. Some argue that you will not find a better hangover street food. Others will only go for oysters in gourmet restaurants. Whatever your take on oysters may be, in Sub-Saharan Africa these mollusks constitute a great part of traditional cuisine and livelihood of the local population. TRY Oyster Women’s Association
Top golfing breaks in Africa

Top golfing breaks in Africa

By on Mar 05, 2015 in Africa, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Sun-drenched days, exotic cuisines, majestic wildlife, and beautiful scenery are likely to spring to mind when you think of Africa. For those in the know however, it’s the range of world-class championship golf courses that take centre stage. Africa is still a relatively well-kept secret on the golfing circuit, but with destination golfing holidays swinging
Top 10 luxury safari spots to see zebra

Top 10 luxury safari spots to see zebra

By on Feb 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
Now we know these amazing animals are perhaps a little undervalued compared to their big cat competition, but they are wonderful to watch and see when you are on safari – and you probably wouldn’t feel like you’d been to Africa without having seen a zebra. They have fascinating family connections and relationships, and wonderful
Top 5 luxury mobile safaris in Africa

Top 5 luxury mobile safaris in Africa

By on Feb 18, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
Mobile safaris in Africa are the best way to see the bush if you want a completely private guide, camp and staff all to yourself. Often these mobile camps will be set up in the most remote and off the beaten track locations one could possibly imagine, and you will be in areas where game
10 great reasons to take a luxury Kenya safari in 2015

10 great reasons to take a luxury Kenya safari in 2015

By on Feb 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel
Kenya has taken an absolute battering recently and we feel so sorry for the guys out there, just trying to make ends meet. Terrorists are very active everywhere in the world and the terrorist threat in Kenya has recently dropped to almost nil. Kenya has so much to offer the luxury safari enthusiast and it
Experiences worth bragging rights!

Experiences worth bragging rights!

By on Feb 05, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Canada, Europe, France, Hawaii, Italy, Kenya, Monaco, Mozambique, North America, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
It’s all about the experience. That’s what we are told. With reports coming from BCG and American Express, consumers are spending their money on luxury experiences instead of premium goods. The UK has recently looked into Britain’s ‘Super Rich’ where Jacques Peretti investigates how the super-rich are transforming Britain and where they spend their money.
Top 5 extreme African safaris

Top 5 extreme African safaris

By on Feb 02, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda
Africa is a more exciting destination than any other at the moment, yes we know that’s a very bold statement but there is so much happening in this amazing continent that we cannot imagine wanting to go anywhere else. Luxury safaris are leading the way when it comes to luxury travel and this is all
Tsavo's top 7 picks for luxury lodging

Tsavo's top 7 picks for luxury lodging

By on Jan 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Tsavo, the region where Tsavo and Athi rivers meet, and the historical Mombasa-Kampala railroad stretches to connect the ocean with the depths of East Africa , is one of the most marvelous parts of Kenya for wildlife watching. The big five are ever-present in both Tsavo East and Tsavo West National parks, and Mt Kilimanjaro
Top 5 luxury African safari bathtubs

Top 5 luxury African safari bathtubs

By on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
A bath tub may not be something that you associate with the luxury safari industry but it has become quite a symbol of luxury within the camps and lodges which populate East and Southern Africa. Many of the bathtubs offer that moment of true tranquility between game drives which is when you really know you’re
5 of The Best Things to do in Africa Before You Die

5 of The Best Things to do in Africa Before You Die

By on Jan 09, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
YOLO. You only live once. Though the phrase itself has been attributed to Mae West, the acronym has become a fashionable modern mantra for those who want to enjoy their life to the fullest, to do everything and anything, whatever the risks. It’s essentially the digital generation’s equivalent of carpe diem, seize the day. Unlike
9 far-flung destinations for under £500 return

9 far-flung destinations for under £500 return

By on Jan 08, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, China, Ghana, Going Out, Indonesia, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda
I know many of you reading like to save on your flights and splurge once you get to your destination. If you’re thinking of heading somewhere exotic this year, but would like to make the most of a great deal on flights, then take a look at KLM Royal Dutch Airline’s Pack & Go super
Top 10 new luxury safari camps and lodges

Top 10 new luxury safari camps and lodges

By on Jan 01, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
The safari industry is very lucky, there are always people that want to travel to Africa – this means many new luxury safari camps turn up all over the place, in some areas such as the Mara Reserve (not including the private conservancies that surround the reserve, which are still un-crowded) this has not been
Top 10 safari bucket list experiences

Top 10 safari bucket list experiences

By on Dec 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Cruises & Boat Travel, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
Africa is the home of adventure, the wide open spaces, lakes, rivers and mountains lend themselves exceptionally well to those who want to add that bit extra to a trip. Of course many of the luxury safari properties themselves offer little excursions into the wilderness, which will absolutely blow your mind. Every year new and
Top 5 luxury safari Christmas spots

Top 5 luxury safari Christmas spots

By on Dec 12, 2014 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania
Christmas in the bush is nothing less than spectacular – being out in the wilderness at such a special time really bonds people, and if you are in Africa with family it will be a magical occasion. Christmas is widely celebrated across Africa and the luxury safari lodges and camps use it as a wonderful
5 of the wildest African Rift Valley lakes

5 of the wildest African Rift Valley lakes

By on Nov 30, 2014 in Africa, Attractions, Ethiopia, Going Out, Kenya, Malawi, Regions, Tanzania
The Great Rift Valley which runs through Africa has much romance to it’s history – many of the first Great Explorers discovered some of the earth’s most beautiful lakes here, all of which offer you the chance to see Africa’s raw beauty at it’s best. Some of the more famous lakes like Lake Manyara and