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5 of the most exciting places to run your first marathon in 2017

By Candice Bain on Jan 15, 2017 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Jordan, Kenya, Middle East, Oceania, Regions, Singapore, Tanzania, Worldwide

A commitment to getting fit is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. It often comes along with setting ourselves a challenge, something to accomplish in the coming year that will give a real sense of achievement. Now what if you could combine fitness, a challenge and a travel adventure? Five exciting marathons, all […]

Africa’s top 10 experiences

By Julian Carter-Manning on Jan 11, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

Africa offers some amazing experiences! From watching the famous Great Migration to relaxing on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there is something special to suit all travellers. Just take a look at the list below and perhaps find inspiration for your next trip to this thrilling continent. 1. The Serengeti & […]

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4 secret safari areas in Kenya

By Richard Smith on Jan 06, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Kenya is consistently one of Africa’s top three destinations for those going on a safari holiday. Its wildlife and national parks regularly appear on television series such as the Big Cat Diary and its conservationists are lauded for their work in wildlife protection. With this in mind, can there really be secret places away from […]

Planes, trains and luxury safari transportation

By Julian Carter-Manning on Nov 14, 2016 in Africa, Air Travel, Botswana, Cruises & Boat Travel, Kenya, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For many people, an African safari brings to mind a series of bumpy drives, racing through the dusty bush in a safari vehicle. While it is true that a large part of many safaris involves game driving, these days there are a number of more comfortable and/or adventurous alternatives for spotting the Big 5 in […]

Christmas horse ride with herd of rhino at Ants Collection Waterberg South Africa

5 days of Christmas in Africa

By Richard Smith on Oct 27, 2016 in Africa, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Zambia

Escape the Christmas Turkey. If you are looking for a change this Christmas season, why not turn off the television, kick off the snow boots, pack away the winter woollies, say goodbye to icy grey days and head for the airport. In as little as eight hours you could be in the African sunshine heading for […]

Our top 10 sunset hotspots in the world

By Diana Cherry on Oct 12, 2016 in Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spain, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide

For me it is quite amazing to think wherever you are in the world you are witnessing the same burning sun dip below the horizon. Yet the same sun setting each day offers a unique moment, special to you. Sunset is one of my favourite times of the day – a moment to reflect on […]

Wildebeest time: permanent safari camp or mobile safari?

By Richard Smith on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

About this time of year the shout goes out that it’s ‘wildebeest migration time’ and the ‘crossings are happening’. Those who love safaris will know what’s meant, but to say it’s ‘migration time’ isn’t quite true as the migration is a year-round phenomenon. Roughly one and a half million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of […]

Africa’s top 5 luxury sleep-outs

By Julian Carter-Manning on Sep 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

There are few more spectacular sights than the African night sky and sleeping outside under its blanket of millions of stars is a truly magical experience. The African bush has little light pollution, which makes star-gazing all the more spectacular – it seems that the African sky has several times more stars than the sky […]

Africa: home and holiday to celebrities

By Marisa Macedo on Sep 04, 2016 in Africa, Celebrities, Ethiopia, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Africa is a hot spot for a wealth of celebrities, whether they were born on the continent or simply decided to visit on their holidays. Thanks to the huge amount of luxury breaks on offer and the experiences that only Africa can provide, a number of famous faces frequently visit this fantastic location. Here are […]

Top 5 child-friendly luxury safaris

By Hannah Canavan on Aug 23, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Family Travel, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

For many people, to experience a wildlife safari is to tick one of the top boxes off the bucket list. Being immersed in nature and seeing some of the world’s most stunning and powerful animals is an experience that you will never forget. A few innovative luxury safari lodges and resorts are paving the way […]

5 stunning African safari lodges

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Jul 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Vacation Rentals

Imagine the wide wilderness of Africa stretching in front of you, with the burning red in a perfectly blue sky: a safari vacation is bound to enchant even the most jaded of travelers and will surely create the memories of a life time. And while safaris are surely adventurous, there are some incredible lodges where […]

Ballooning over the Masai Mara from Governors Camp

5 micro-adventures from Kenya to Botswana

By Richard Smith on Jul 03, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Botswana, Going Out, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Safari is full of surprises. Whether it’s the noise a hippo makes, or spotting a leopard hiding in the canopy of a tree, days are always filled with new experiences. In addition to the ‘standard’ wildlife viewing activities, micro-adventures can be built into a safari holiday, to make a great trip even better. Here are […]

Top 5 private plunge pools in East Africa

By Julian Carter-Manning on Jun 10, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

There is nothing better than heading back to camp for a quick dip in your private plunge pool after a long morning game drive. Plunge pools are hard to come by on safari in East Africa, but there are a select few properties that are home to arguably some of the best private plunge pools […]

8 great places to travel responsibly

By Craig Burkinshaw on Apr 13, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Camping, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hotels, India, Kenya, Morocco, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Thailand, Worldwide, Zambia

Responsible travel is about directly benefitting the communities you visit whenever possible through sustainable travel, environmental protection and social projects. Here are just a few responsible travel suggestions you can include as part of a trip to the destinations in question. 1. Elephant Hills Tented Camp, Thailand One of the highlights of many peoples’ visits […]

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Kenya’s safari diversity in 9 photos

By Richard Smith on Dec 03, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

People think they know Kenya: they’ve seen the BBC’s Big Cat Diary in the Masai Mara and more recently they might have watched Saba Douglas-Hamilton and her young family adjust to running Elephant Watch Camp in the Samburu Reserve. But those famous safari areas and their lions and leopards are only part of the story […]

Photograph of the week: The view from Out of Africa

By Paul Johnson on Nov 18, 2015 in Africa, Kenya, Regions

This is the kopje (rocky outcrop) from where many of the key scenes in the blockbuster film Out of Africa were filmed some 30 years ago. Whilst the location was used to recreate the romantic Ngong Hills scenes the actual setting is on the edge of the Great Rift Valley escarpment with incredible views of […]

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