Category: Africa

Photograph of the week: Sailing in traditional dhows in Chole Bay, Mafia Island

Photograph of the week: Sailing in traditional dhows in Chole Bay, Mafia Island

By on Dec 23, 2015 in Africa, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Setting sail in traditional Dhows in Chole Bay, Mafia Island for sun downer drinks in the most idyllic of settings. Mafia Island is most well known for its exceptional diving and snorkeling – especially in its superbly conserved Marine Park. Besides what can be seen under the blue waters of the Indian Ocean there are […]

Photograph of the week: Baby elephant in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

Photograph of the week: Baby elephant in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

By on Dec 16, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Captured on safari in South Africa, this photo shows how witnessing elephants in their natural African habitat is a truly enchanting experience. In addition to feeding, their additional day-to-day activities consist of resting and keeping up with their elephant herd. They may also learn some new manners during early years, such as extending their trunk […]

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Kenya’s safari diversity in 9 photos

By 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 […]

5 ways to experience Antananarivo

5 ways to experience Antananarivo

By on Dec 03, 2015 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Madagascar, Regions

Hard to pronounce (and even more difficult to spell), the capital of Madagascar is for many visitors just a stopping point en route to the lemur-filled jungles and spectacular beaches of this Indian Ocean island nation. But the crumbling streets of Antananarivo that cascade down the hillside are more than worthy of a few days […]

Photograph of the week: The view from Out of Africa

Photograph of the week: The view from Out of Africa

By 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 […]

Taking a closer look at the Indian Ocean

Taking a closer look at the Indian Ocean

By on Nov 12, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Maldives, Mauritius, Regions, Reunion

Luxury travel provider Kuoni has released a series of fascinating microscopic images that have captured the fine details within grains of sand from the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, La Réunion and Sri Lanka. Kuoni’s initiative behind the project is to show travellers the differences between the Indian Ocean islands. Popular photos of the Indian Ocean islands […]

Tanzania's top 9 Indian Ocean getaways

Tanzania’s top 9 Indian Ocean getaways

By on Nov 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

East Africa’s coast is lined with turquoise waters, powder-soft beaches and some of the planet’s most beautiful tropical islands. Nowhere is this more in evidence than in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago. Here are our top 9 beach properties off Tanzania’s coast for the most perfect idyllic getaway. Mnemba Island No list of top Zanzibar properties would […]

4 alternatives to Marrakech in Morocco

4 alternatives to Marrakech in Morocco

By on Nov 11, 2015 in Africa, Morocco, Regions

Don’t get us wrong, we love the winding alleyways and bustling souks of Marrakech, but we also know that there is so much more to Morocco than this one city. Whether you’re looking for ancient walkways, a secluded wilderness or a bit of beach relaxation, this country really does tick all the boxes. Whilst the majority […]

Ballooning over Sossusvlei

10 photos to convince you to visit Namibia

By on Nov 06, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Namibia, Regions, Speciality Travel

Think of Namibia. If anything comes to mind it’s probably an image of the dunes at Sossusvlei. But did you know you can take an early morning flight over them in a balloon, taking off at dawn as the sun lights up the eastern side of the dunes and casts the western faces into deep […]

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Where to see the 5 most glamorous locations in Spectre

By on Nov 06, 2015 in Africa, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Vatican City, Western Europe

Glamorous locations pepper the new James Bond movie, Spectre, like bullets from 007’s Walther PPK. But these breathtaking places aren’t guarded secrets and you don’t have to be licensed to kill to visit them. There’s no need to worry, either, that in travelling like Bond you will be plagued by evil villains – you will […]

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5 ‘home from home’ private safari houses

By on Oct 21, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Zambia

Africa is most fun when shared with family or friends and there are an increasing number of exclusive-use safari houses where you can do it in style with your own chef, a team of staff to look after you, and a private guide and vehicle to go out and explore. And if it’s a private […]

Suite of the week: The Lodge at Benguerra Island, &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Suite of the week: The Lodge at Benguerra Island, &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique

By on Oct 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Suite name: The Lodge at Benguerra Island Location: &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique Size of accommodation: Benguerra Island is 55 sq km, 11 km long x 5.5 km wide Cost per night: from $410 per night Who’s stayed there: Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart & Chantal Hochuli (Former Princess of Hanover) What makes it special: It is the location of &Beyond Benguerra Island […]

5 top tips for your honeymoon safari

5 top tips for your honeymoon safari

By on Oct 15, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

African safari and Indian Ocean beach is a classic combination for a luxury honeymoon. In many cases neither bride nor groom has been to Africa before, but even when one of them has, there’s plenty of choice of small, remote safari camps with great wildlife and romantic beachfront hotels to ensure you’re both going somewhere […]

5 of the most family friendly destinations to consider for your next trip

5 of the most family friendly destinations to consider for your next trip

By on Oct 14, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Family Travel, Florida, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Middle East, New York, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Oman, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA

The perfect family holiday requires copious amounts of planning, but before any of that can begin you and your loved ones need to decide where to travel! With so many diverse landscapes gracing the planet, it can be difficult figuring out which of them you want to explore. However, whether you’re in search of a […]

Top 5 Winter sun holiday destinations

Top 5 Winter sun holiday destinations

By on Oct 12, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Attractions, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Going Out, Hawaii, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mauritius, Middle East, North America, Regions, Saint Lucia, United Arab Emirates, USA

Winter is upon us, and the days are getting shorter and colder. There is no better time to escape to warmer climes and enjoy tropical surroundings and sunny weather abroad. We have picked a selection of winter sun holiday destinations you can choose to relax and unwind in away from the UK. Bali As Autumn […]

Top 5 luxury boat trips to get close to nature

Top 5 luxury boat trips to get close to nature

By on Oct 03, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Central America, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Going travelling allows you to enjoy many eye-opening experiences, from immersing yourself in another culture to seeing some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. One thing that many people enjoy doing on their travels is getting close to nature, and undoubtedly, going on a boat trip is among the best ways to do this. That’s […]