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Top 10 luxury safari spots to see zebra

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Now we know these amazing animals are perhaps a little undervalued compared to their big cat competition, but they are wonderful to watch and see when you are on safari – and you probably wouldn’t feel like you’d been to Africa without having seen a zebra. They have fascinating family connections and relationships, and wonderful […]

5 of Southern Africa’s best photographic destinations

By Christopher Clark on Feb 23, 2015 in Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Photography, Regions, South Africa, Travel Equipment, Zambia

When I started travelling and working in Africa about seven years ago, you didn’t see too many tourists walking around with fancy SLR cameras and bazooka-like lenses. How things have changed. With ever better and more user-friendly digital cameras and equipment available at ever more affordable prices, and with any number of social media channels […]

Eat like a local in South Africa

By Ash Sofat on Feb 19, 2015 in Africa, Food and Drink, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

South Africa is a world class holiday destination with a rainbow nation as vibrant as the beautiful scenery it’s renowned for. Cooking is an integral part of any culture, and with the mixing pot of influences and heritages to draw on in South Africa, you’ll have a variety of rainbow cooking and cuisines to try […]

Interview with Larry Klimczyk, Executive Director of International Vacation Home Exchange

By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2015 in Africa, Celebrities, Interviews, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington

A travel junkie, Larry Klimczyk got the bug early in life when joining an international courier company; this is back in the day when people actually traveled overseas to deliver important business documents! Born in Seattle, he has worked in about 35 countries around the globe and visited nearly 70. Today his passion is in […]

5 luxury boltholes where you might not expect

By Anna Parker on Feb 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe

What do you think of when you think of luxury? A grand hotel and butler service? Yes, indeed – but such luxury has a time and a place. At other times getting away from the textbook description and finding a place others haven’t or stumbling across a gem where you least expect is as good if not […]

3 luxury retreats in South Africa’s rugged North West

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on Feb 12, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Regions, South Africa

Flanked by the Kalahari Desert and Magaliesberg mountain range, South Africa’s North West province is famous for its rugged hills and vast plains of untamed African bushveld. This malaria-free region is within easy reach of Johannesburg and makes a convenient escape from the city. And with its sophisticated collection of luxury accommodation, there is no […]

Top 5 extreme African safaris

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 02, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

Africa is a more exciting destination than any other at the moment, yes we know that’s a very bold statement but there is so much happening in this amazing continent that we cannot imagine wanting to go anywhere else. Luxury safaris are leading the way when it comes to luxury travel and this is all […]

Top 5 luxury African safari bathtubs

By Rose Hipwood on Jan 14, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

A bath tub may not be something that you associate with the luxury safari industry but it has become quite a symbol of luxury within the camps and lodges which populate East and Southern Africa. Many of the bathtubs offer that moment of true tranquility between game drives which is when you really know you’re […]

5 beachside getaways on the KwaZulu-Natal coast

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on Jan 13, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Long days of sunshine, a sub-tropical climate, and miles of warm Indian Ocean washing footsteps off sandy beaches make KwaZulu-Natal a popular holiday destination in South Africa. Whether you prefer beaches with buzzing nightlife on its doorstep, or the quiet sanctuary of untouched sands, you’ll find the perfect spot on the KwaZulu-Natal coastline. Thonga Beach […]

5 of The Best Things to do in Africa Before You Die

By Robert Bernatzeder on Jan 09, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

YOLO. You only live once. Though the phrase itself has been attributed to Mae West, the acronym has become a fashionable modern mantra for those who want to enjoy their life to the fullest, to do everything and anything, whatever the risks. It’s essentially the digital generation’s equivalent of carpe diem, seize the day. Unlike […]

The best new lodges in southern Africa

By Katie Cosstick on Jan 09, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Picking the right place to stay can make or break your holiday, and with new lodges opening all the time, it’s difficult to keep track. With so many lodges and hotels to choose from, it’s not always easy to know where to start. This is our guide to the best of the newest lodges in […]

14 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2014

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2015 in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, Western Europe

2014 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to China and South Africa, as well as many much closer to home, including a luxury cycling trip in the Scottish Isles in the Summer. Although I still need to hone my photography skills, it’s a hobby […]

3 amazing safari and beach holidays

By Jackie de Burca on Dec 29, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Central America, Costa Rica, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Who said you can’t have the best of both worlds…of course you can…don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! In terms of designing a magical holiday, here is one of my favourite options. I love to laze and sunbathe on a gorgeous beach, for a few days, but then go on an adventure, like out on […]

Top 10 safari bucket list experiences

By Rose Hipwood on Dec 26, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Cruises & Boat Travel, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Africa is the home of adventure, the wide open spaces, lakes, rivers and mountains lend themselves exceptionally well to those who want to add that bit extra to a trip. Of course many of the luxury safari properties themselves offer little excursions into the wilderness, which will absolutely blow your mind. Every year new and […]

3 of the best family safari lodges in South Africa

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on Dec 24, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Family Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Safari holidays are an exciting adventure for the whole family. But it’s normal for young children to become bored of driving around looking for animals – especially when they’re not allowed to touch them and are constantly being told to hush and sit still. Here are 3 safari lodges in South Africa that specially cater for […]

Top 5 new luxury safari sleep-outs

By Rose Hipwood on Dec 16, 2014 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Sleeping out under the stars in Africa is a truly magical experience and one that will be the most memorable part of your safari if you are lucky enough to have access to it. Many of the luxury safari camps and lodges have caught onto the fact that it really appeals to people to sleep […]

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