Category: Namibia

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,
6 reasons why you must add the Kalahari to your safari

6 reasons why you must add the Kalahari to your safari

By on Aug 30, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa. Renowned for the highest standard of game viewing and its exceptional leopard sightings, you would think that a trip here would be all you need when going on safari in South Africa. I decided to challenge that notion. After recently
Top 5 destinations for making (what’s left of) the Summer meaningful

Top 5 destinations for making (what’s left of) the Summer meaningful

By on Aug 26, 2019 in Africa, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Italy, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Western Europe, Zambia
We may be in the second half of summer, but there is still time to get out and make a difference with your family. Here are my top 5 recommendations for where to go make your Summer meaningful and bond closer with your kids, creating memories that will last a lifetime. 1. Zambia Zambia co-hosts
An insider's guide to Africa's top 10 best-kept secrets

An insider's guide to Africa's top 10 best-kept secrets

By on Jul 31, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Ethiopia, Namibia, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
The truth is, anyone who has been on safari will tell you to go exactly where they went - because here is a fun little secret; everyone has an amazing time on safari. A lot of people therefore flock to the famous names to check them off a list, whilst casually glossing over some of the lesser-known
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10 African experiences for the young at heart

By on Jul 10, 2019 in Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Millennial travellers value gathering experiences, not things.  They see life as a collection of moments to be fully enjoyed before one gets too old to care.  The entire generation is redefining the workspace to accommodate the need for exploration, wandering the globe laptop in hand. Africa offers many opportunities to satisfy this yearning for adventure
Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

By on Jun 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Honeymoons, Hotels, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Africa offers endless opportunities for romance, making it an ideal destination for honeymooners. Imagine waking up to the roar of lion, enjoying a private dinner in the wild, or sailing on a dhow in the Indian Ocean, and you begin to understand why both Royal couples chose Africa for their honeymoons. There is something about
Star beds of Africa

Star beds of Africa

By on May 16, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa
Ask anyone who has been on safari in Africa what they remember about the landscapes, and there’s a high chance they will tell you about the seemingly endless African skies. By day you can look miles to the horizon, which is often shaped by hazy mountains, but come nightfall, the only place you want to
Lower Zambezi Elephant

5 of the best places in Africa to see elephants

By on May 14, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia
Elephants are always near the top of the list of animals that everyone wants to see when they go on safari to Africa. The good news is that just about every national park and game reserve with a good mix of general game will offer excellent elephant sightings, however there are a few places that
Easter escapes in Africa

Easter escapes in Africa

By on Feb 17, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Botswana, Going Out, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Zimbabwe
In the dark, dreary months of February, nothing beats anticipating warmer days and having an adventure to look forward to. The Easter holidays beckon, and with them all manner of opportunities for exploring Africa with your family. The rains will be falling in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, so if it’s a safari you are looking
5 of the hottest hotel openings in southern Africa in 2019

5 of the hottest hotel openings in southern Africa in 2019

By on Feb 06, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa
With the ever growing demand for luxury travel, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that there is a growing number of luxury hotels opening too. Southern Africa is not missing the boat with several new openings in 2019. Here are 5 of the hottest hotel openings which you need to put on your “to
Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

By on Jan 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say: Africa is the most exciting luxury destination in the world right now. The influx of investment in infrastructure, new flight routes, ground breaking conservation projects, and increased attention from the international media are putting the countries of East and Southern Africa in particular on
Vineyard escapes in Africa

Vineyard escapes in Africa

By on Sep 01, 2018 in Africa, Food and Drink, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, Zimbabwe
Ask me to list the things in life which make life worth living, and family, travel, and wine would quite possibly be the top three. Every now and then, the fates collide and I can enjoy all three at once, which makes for a wonderful experience indeed. When I talk about wine – and in
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
6 unforgettable luxury safari experiences

6 unforgettable luxury safari experiences

By on Jul 05, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Luxury safaris are stuff that dreams are made of, where you and your guide rove the remote bush of private reserves in a chauffeured vehicle searching out elusive wildlife with few, if any, other humans in sight. Traditional safari game drives are an amazing way to get up-close to the incredible flora and fauna of
Unforgettable bike riding adventures

Unforgettable bike riding adventures

By on Jun 25, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without stabilisers, or freewheeled down a very long hill? That joy of cycling really is second to none, and whether you’re a casual, fair weather cyclist, or hop on the bike committedly for your daily commute, it’s something which can always be rediscovered. One of
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