How one family is redefining the safari experience in St Lucia, South Africa
A shape emerges from the dark: rotund, slow moving, somewhat prehistoric. A hippo lifts its head under the amber…
Family-friendly safaris across Africa
Travelling on safari with your family in tow can seem daunting, but it certainly doesn’t mean you have to…
The most sought-after destinations for your 2026 luxury villa holiday
There is something genuinely pleasurable about planning a trip well in advance. The anticipation builds slowly and satisfyingly —…
New luxury safari lodges opening in 2026
It’s incredibly exciting to see the number of new safaris lodges opening across Africa over the next few months….
The anti-itinerary safari
For decades, all-inclusive safaris have followed the same schedule. Pre-dawn wake-up calls. Game drives that leave on time whether…
Luxury safari romance in Africa
With February, the month of love, drawing to a close, what could be more romantic than heading off to…
Review: Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg’s Sandton area is known as Africa’s financial hub, and at the heart of one of its grandest suburbs…
Safari specials for your wildlife wish list
Africa’s wild heart beats in rhythm with the wildlife that roam its plains, forests and coastlines. Exploring different ecosystems…
Review: Tshwene Lodge, Welgevonden, Limpopo, South Africa
With a three-hour drive from Johannesburg, Welgevonden’s ‘Big Five’ Tshwene Lodge is an inviting and accessible bush escape. A stay…
Cape Town: This summer’s must-do magic
It seems that the Brits just can’t get enough of Cape Town: UK visitors constitute South Africa’s biggest foreign…
Review: Pink Door Franschhoek, Winelands, South Africa
In the heart of Franschhoek, widely recognised as South Africa’s gastronomic capital, Pink Door Franschhoek by the Oyster Collection stands as…
Founders Lodge – Where conservation meets safari in South Africa’s Eastern Cape
It’s 6 am, and I’m not at all keen to get out of bed. I drag myself out from…
Heavenly hikes in Africa
Exploring Africa on foot, whether it be on safari, hiking in the mountains or exploring rocky coastlines, adds a…
African honeymoon hotspots
What could be more romantic than heading off to Africa for safari and beach honeymoon? Picture open plains dotted…
Cape Town: The culinary capital of South Africa
Cape Town is often referred to as the culinary capital of South Africa, and with good reason. The food…
Africa’s fabulous photo hides and hotspots
Africa offers a diverse and exciting array of safari experiences and at Umlingo we know that for wildlife photography…
