Category: Africa

Zambia's enchanting Kafue National Park

Zambia's enchanting Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest National Park, and one of the continent's wildest.
Short stay: Mantis Founders Lodge, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Short stay: Mantis Founders Lodge, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Two rhinos, sculpted from waste oil drums, stand by the entrance to Mantis Founders Lodge. The pair are symbols of both the progress made saving rhino and future ambitions for the species at the birthplace of Eastern Cape conservation. Those sculptures are also a symbol of Mantis properties’ eco-commitments. After all, the acronym stands for
Where is the best place for a safari - East or Southern Africa?

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

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

Happiness is Hermanus

Meandering along a narrow stretch of land between the mountains, the spectacular sea cliffs and the Indian Ocean shoreline is Hermanus, surrounded on all sides by nature.
Top Christian monasteries in Egypt that tourists can visit

Top Christian monasteries in Egypt that tourists can visit

When it comes to religion in Egypt, the majority of us prefer to either think of the country’s prevalent religion—Islam—or, particularly in terms of tourism, of the country’s historic religion. Today, we’ll discuss about the Christian Monuments and Monasteries in Egypt. The majority of us find the beliefs of the god-king Pharaohs, the afterlife, and
Cape Town's wonderful waterfront

Cape Town's wonderful waterfront

Washed by the blue waters of Table Bay and located at the foot of Signal Hill, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is Cape Town’s tourist showpiece.
Discover the Barossa Valley

Discover the Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley is known as Australia's wine mecca. Tucked between the rolling hills of Adelaide are some of the oldest vineyards in the country.
Botswana: A 'million-star' experience in a luxury treehouse

Botswana: A 'million-star' experience in a luxury treehouse

A 9 day safari in Botswana that includes a 'million-star' experience in a luxury treehouse, from Ker & Downey® Africa.
5 fabulous reasons to book a trip to Southern Africa

5 fabulous reasons to book a trip to Southern Africa

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.
Fabulous Franschhoek

Fabulous Franschhoek

It’s a damp, chilly afternoon. Ancient oak trees are depositing droplets of water on the ground outside. But we are cosy and warm at Franschhoek’s La Motte.
Start planning your meaningful Winter break

Start planning your meaningful Winter break

For those of you who would like to keep the Vitamin D levels up naturally, with sunshine, this Winter, it is time to start planning.
Perfect Paternoster

Perfect Paternoster

It’s Sunday morning and we’re out kayaking, just off Paternoster, one of the oldest fishing villages on the west coast of South Africa.
The best and most luxurious trips to consider for this upcoming Autumn!

The best and most luxurious trips to consider for this upcoming Autumn!

While Summer is in full swing, many are already looking forward to the upcoming Autumn season because they prefer to avoid large crowds and high season prices.
Zambia's beautiful Bangwelu Wetlands

Zambia's beautiful Bangwelu Wetlands

We’re in the Bangweulu wetlands, in north eastern Zambia. Bangweulu means “where the water meets the sky”.
Top 5 attractions in Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean

Top 5 attractions in Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean

Travel 180 kilometers north of Cairo to Alexandria in order to catch a glimpse of the Greco-Roman era. At that time in Egyptian history, this city served as the epicenter.
5 reasons to stay at an exclusive-use luxury safari villa

5 reasons to stay at an exclusive-use luxury safari villa

An exclusive-use villa gives you the space and privacy to have a luxury safari holiday with the most important people in your life all under a single roof...