Category: Africa

11 epic hotel swimming pools to escape the heat

11 epic hotel swimming pools to escape the heat

IHG Hotels & Resorts have shared with us 11 of their coolest pools that will have you pulling out your swimsuits and packing your bags.
Your wellness safari in Africa

Your wellness safari in Africa

A wellness safari in Africa is a tranquil, magical experience that helps you tune into nature, discovering health and happiness through creativity, pampering, and nurturing.
Hundreds of colourful sarcophagi discovered at Saqqara

Hundreds of colourful sarcophagi discovered at Saqqara

Researchers recently discovered a treasure trove of items from Saqqara, including hundreds of antique sarcophagi in which the well-heeled dead of ancient Egypt were buried.
Exploring The Okavango Panhandle - where the desert meets The Delta

Exploring The Okavango Panhandle - where the desert meets The Delta

From sparkling waterways, papyrus swamps and lagoons carpeted with waterlilies, to the mystery of ancient rock paintings, Botswana’s Okavango Panhandle is a magical place to visit.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda: The ultimate luxury experience

Gorilla trekking in Uganda: The ultimate luxury experience

The ultimate luxury experience in Uganda is seeing the endangered mountain gorillas in the remote Virunga Mountains or the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
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Travel ideas for the Global Day of Parents 2022

The purpose of Global Parents Day is to recognise the vital role played by both mothers and fathers in caring for and teaching their children.
8 Egyptian pyramids you didn't know about

8 Egyptian pyramids you didn't know about

The Egyptian pyramids are masonry buildings that date back to ancient Egypt. At least 118 Egyptian pyramids have been identified.
Why a safari is one of the best family holidays abroad

Why a safari is one of the best family holidays abroad

Going on a safari in Kenya with your children has to be one of the most unforgettable trips - and dare we say it, one of the best family holidays abroad - you’ll ever have together.
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Eco-luxury Earth Day

Earth Day was April 22, and the theme this year is 'invest in our planet'. I encourage you to do that by investing in eco-luxury accommodation on your next trip.
Remembering Wildlife

Remembering Wildlife

5 years ago, Margot Raggett wrote to Sir David Attenborough, wanting to raise £1m for conservation through books which would help protect those animals.
Suite of the week: Grand Riad, Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco

Suite of the week: Grand Riad, Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco

The Grand Riad is the ultimate immersion in Marrakech, where the guest is transported into a magical medina.
What makes a Kenyan safari a sustainable travel option?

What makes a Kenyan safari a sustainable travel option?

As a sustainable travel option, a Kenyan safari emphasizes the quality (not quantity) of the wilderness and wildlife, partnerships between safari camps and communities.
Egypt's newly-discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara

Egypt's newly-discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara

For 5,000 years, Saqqara, the magnificent necropolis and pyramid field of Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, has been an important historical site.
Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

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.
Lusaka, Zambia... what, why and where

Lusaka, Zambia... what, why and where

Zambia is one of the most beautiful, friendly, diverse and unspoilt countries on the African continent. For most travelers Zambia is best known as home to the majestic Victoria Falls and its many sensational National Parks, some of the best in Africa, and a great place to go on safari. But, to get to most of these destinations you’ll need to pass through Lusaka.
7 packing tips for your first African safari

7 packing tips for your first African safari

If you’re considering taking the plunge and going on your first African safari, then get ready for an unforgettable ride, one that for many is the mark of having truly lived! While each place on this diverse continent can be so different to the next, the wilderness of Africa in general is filled with raw