Category: Africa

10 of the most beautiful places in Africa

10 of the most beautiful places in Africa

By on Jan 30, 2020 in Africa, Attractions, Botswana, Egypt, Going Out, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda

Africa naturally evokes visions of the wide open savannah dotted with acacia trees, as the sun settles over the horizon.  While this type of landscape is typical of African safari destinations, the continent is incredibly diverse with hidden gems in nearly every corner.  This article reveals a varied selection of ten of the most beautiful […]

5 of the world's most overlooked animals

5 of the world’s most overlooked animals

By 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 […]

Top 5 places to visit in South Malawi (beyond the lake and reserves)

Top 5 places to visit in South Malawi (beyond the lake and reserves)

By on Jan 25, 2020 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Malawi, Regions

Malawi is best known for its magnificent Lake Malawi and is increasingly gaining a reputation as a top safari destination. But there is much more that the Warm Heart of Africa has to offer its visitors, including some stunning highland scenery and rich cultural interactions. Having covered those higher profile attractions focussed in previous blogs, […]

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

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

By 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 […]

Madagascar - a birder's paradise

Madagascar – a birder’s paradise

By on Jan 22, 2020 in Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you saw the DreamWorks film Madagascar, you could be forgiven for getting very confused about what sort of wildlife inhabits this vast, Indian Ocean island off the south-eastern coast of Africa. There are no penguins, and no escapees from Central Park Zoo. What you will find, however, is an extraordinary hotpot of biodiversity: 90% […]

9 of the best luxury sailing cruise adventures

9 of the best luxury sailing cruise adventures

By on Jan 20, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Indonesia, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

The days of sail were thought to be over but they’re coming back with a vengeance. More and more people want to be environmentally friendly when they take a cruise these days and you can’t get much greener than a luxury sailing ship especially one that has been converted into a 5 star cruise liner. […]

The best beach hotels in Tanzania

The best beach hotels in Tanzania

By on Jan 16, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

The characterful Zanzibar Island is Tanzania’s most loved and well-known beach spot. However, there are an awful lot of incredibly mediocre hotels on the island, so picking the right one really is make or break. Luckily, there are still a few excellent boutique hotels on the island. In the wider archipelago are the private islands […]

In praise of the mighty Zambezi!

In praise of the mighty Zambezi!

By on Jan 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The great Zambezi River (literally meaning “Great River” in the local Tonga language) is the very lifeline of central-southern Africa, a place of legend, adventure and breath-taking beauty. Rising in a remote corner of Zambia before flowing through Angola and turning back to form the natural boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi is beguiling, […]

Chisa Busanga Camp

Top 5 designer tented safari lodges

By 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 […]

Your wildlife bucket list for 2020

Your wildlife bucket list for 2020

By on Jan 14, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

If there is ever a time for contemplating what to do throughout the year, then there is no better time than the start of a new decade. With concerns about wildlife stability and the ever-growing concern of climate change, it seems that the next decade will be pivotal for everyone. One of the concerns is […]

The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will finally open its doors in 2020

The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will finally open its doors in 2020

By on Jan 12, 2020 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions

Whether you are planning on traveling to Egypt this year or you’re a big fan of Egyptology, you may have heard of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). It’s one of the most anticipated openings in the world when it comes to museums and tourist attractions. After a couple of delays, GEM is […]

5 worldwide mini cruises to savor

5 worldwide mini cruises to savor

By on Jan 03, 2020 in Africa, Barbados, Caribbean, Connecticut, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Hawaii, Netherlands, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Zambia, Zimbabwe

If giant cruise liners dropping thousands of passengers at every port-of-call isn’t your idea of fun, perhaps something a little more compact, and a little more luxurious would be closer to your tastes. All around the world mini cruises – some lasting only several hours – can offer unique and unusual perspectives to many seemingly […]

9 things to expect on a luxury safari

9 things to expect on a luxury safari

By on Jan 02, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel

An African safari may well be the epitome of adventure and is an experience many people have dreamt of all their life. There are many ways to “do a safari”, but ultimately, you get what you pay for. A luxury safari, is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday where you’ll enjoy the very best service, facilities, accommodations, meals, guides, […]

The top 5 destinations to make your New Year's resolutions a reality

The top 5 destinations to make your New Year’s resolutions a reality

By on Jan 01, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Indonesia, Oceania, Regions, Zambia

Welcome to 2020! Have you made your resolutions? Popular resolutions relate to becoming a better person, being more generous and showing concerns for others, living life to the fullest, being more environmentally aware, or spending more time with your friends and family. Of course these are fantastic. What would you think if you knew that […]

Time travel, slow travel and other African adventures

Time travel, slow travel and other African adventures

By on Dec 31, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Congo, Kenya, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

In the 21st century, life for many has taken on a pace that sometimes feels too busy and far too fast.  We are increasingly exposed to vast amounts of information, and although beneficial, this can lead to a sense of overwhelm.  Current trends towards ‘digital detox’ and ‘slow living’ are indicators of a growing need […]

Start your New Year with a luxurious halal holiday

Start your New Year with a luxurious halal holiday

By on Dec 30, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Hotels, Maldives, Mauritius, Middle East, Oman, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles

With the holiday season here, it also means New Year is shortly following. For most people, if not all, it only seems like yesterday that they were celebrating the New Year of 2019. The year has gone by so fast, and it just shows how busy everyone has been, working and getting on with their […]