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The 5 African National Parks that you have to visit in your lifetime!

By Kristof Eyckmans on Nov 11, 2022 in Africa, Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa

Is there anything more suitable to escape the daily hustle and bustle than roaming one of many insanely beautiful national parks on the African continent?

Where is the best place for a safari - East or Southern Africa?

By Calvin Cottar on Aug 21, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The two main safari regions are East Africa and Southern Africa, and each holds its own unique natural and cultural treasures.

5 fabulous reasons to book a trip to Southern Africa

By Paul Johnson on Aug 09, 2022 in Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Zimbabwe

There’s never been a better time to book a holiday to Southern Africa. Here are five good reasons it should be high on your bucket list.

Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

By Christopher Hill on Apr 04, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Family Travel, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Unless you are focused on seeing the likes of tigers, pumas, jaguars, bears, or wolves, Africa is by far the best region for wildlife safaris.

Messing about in boats... a safari with a difference

By Sarah Kingdom on Feb 08, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Cruises & Boat Travel, Namibia, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

There are more than 150 tripoints in the world but only one international quadripoint, and here we were, perched precariously, in the top of a 2,000 year old baobab tree, looking out over the only place in the world where four countries meet and two great African rivers join. We were on Impalila Island, on

Safari with kids in 2021?

By Christopher Hill on Jul 01, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Family Travel, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Can you go on an African safari with your kids? Yes! In 2021, with Covid? Yes! This is your best chance to observe wildlife with far fewer tourists jostling for prime viewing positions in safari jeeps. The best months to go are from now to September. Malaria is an obvious concern, more so than Covid

Now is the time for Africa

By Christopher Hill on Jun 01, 2021 in Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia

In many respects, 2021 is the best opportunity to travel to Africa and go on a safari. Here’s why: Covid has dramatically lowered the number of people traveling so if you go now, you can have the place with far fewer other guests This is particularly exciting for the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania

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Where can Americans travel to in May?

By Christopher Hill on Apr 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Guatemala, Iceland, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, Seychelles, South America, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

Travel is back! ‘Flights’ is one of the most searched for terms on Google, and especially if you have been vaccinated, you may want to start turning those pent-up travel dreams into reality. The following destinations will let you in without testing if you are fully vaccinated: Belize Croatia Ecuador Georgia Iceland Seychelles In further

Where can Americans travel to in April?

By Christopher Hill on Mar 11, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Zambia

Update: the vaccines are working! People are booking trips again – do you want to be part of this? Depending on your individual circumstances, the time may be right for you, before places get overrun again. Whilst Americans can’t yet travel to as many destinations as in 2019, and you must exercise your judgment, you

Where can Americans travel to in March?

By Christopher Hill on Feb 15, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania, USA, Zambia

Good news! Our prospects for traveling more extensively and safely are steadily improving, and this New York Times article makes the point that all five vaccines have eliminated Covid deaths, and are reducing Covid to the status of a mild flu. I am excited, and no doubt you are too. Whilst restrictions on where Americans

Where can Americans travel to in February?

By Christopher Hill on Feb 03, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania, USA

We have reason for optimism that 2021 will be far better than 2020, what with vaccinations being rolled out across America, and of course a new President taking office, who appears determined to get on top of Covid. This is clearly exciting, and good news for all, especially those keen to travel again. Whilst there

6 reasons to enjoy a private fly-in safari in Namibia

By Lucie Trottier on Jan 24, 2021 in Africa, Air Travel, Namibia, Regions, Speciality Travel

Namibia is a land of contrast, with landscapes ranging from the rusty coloured sand dunes of the Namib Desert, to the rocky Damaraland and the lush sceneries of the Caprivi Strip… Etosha and the parks in the Caprivi Strip are great for game viewing, but Namibia is also home to some desert-adapted wildlife, such as

Where can Brits travel to in January?

By Christopher Hill on Dec 23, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Maldives, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out in the UK, which is positive, and good news for those eager to travel. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Brits can travel to in January. But with January having some of the lowest temperatures in the UK, you may have a hankering to get out

10 reasons to go on a safari to Namibia during the 'Green Season'

By Lucie Trottier on Dec 16, 2020 in Africa, Featured, Namibia, Regions

In most of Southern Africa, including Namibia, the “Green Season” refers to the summer months of November to April. These months correspond to the rainy season, where the landscapes come back to life with the first drops of rain and display all kind of green hues in the prolific vegetation. Historically, travelers looking for a

Why it's the perfect time to visit Southern Africa right now

By Kristof Eyckmans on Dec 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

This pandemic has really thrown us a curveball and I doubt if many had seen it coming a year ago. Then again, tourism is an industry that has been through some tough times before, and I’m sure it will come out stronger once again as it has shown in the past. However, there are still

6 brag-worthy experiences from around the world

By Matt Holmes on Nov 09, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Austria, Bhutan, California, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Iceland, Italy, Kenya, Namibia, North America, Norway, Regions, Slovenia, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe

Why settle for a ho-hum holiday when you can experience a one-of-a-kind adventures that will leave you with lasting memories? Of course, that’s a bit harder right at this moment in time, but that means it’s also a great time to start planning for your next adventure. Get all the details nailed down so when

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