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5 warm-weather golf courses for a romantic getaway

By Ravi Coutinho on Feb 17, 2020 in Africa, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

While golf is known for being mostly male-centric, I can think of nothing more romantic than a couple that likes to play golf together. Adding a round of golf can give you some special bonding time, even in destinations that are already known for being as close to paradise as possible. For those lovely teams […]

South Africa’s top 8 luxury lodges and hotels

By Dave Warne on Feb 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

From ultra-luxurious safari lodges with spas to treehouses under the stars, South Africa offers some of the continent’s most stunning properties and experiences. Perhaps go wine tasting on a private train, dip in the pool alongside elephants in Kruger National Park or relax at a spa retreat overlooking Table Mountain. Here, we’ve rounded up the ultimate […]

Celebrate love in South Africa’s romantic winelands

By Paul Campbell on Feb 13, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Cape Winelands area of South Africa is a wonderful place to visit for an intimate gourmet meal or romantic couple of nights away to celebrate Valentine’s Day, a wedding anniversary, or a special birthday. The mix of beautiful countryside, outstanding food and drink, and warm hospitality make this a firm favourite with both locals […]

Kruger’s wild, Wild North

By Warwick Blow on Feb 13, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Kruger National Park is unquestionably one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations. Guests from around the world home in on the park and surrounding reserves in the hopes of seeing Africa’s “Big 5” and more in their natural environment. Stretching some 360km from north to south, and covering an area roughly the size of […]

The best places in Africa to see elephants

By Marc Harris on Feb 13, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

The big five are arguably the most renowned animals across the continent of Africa. Named because they were the hardest to hunt on foot, the buffalo, lion, leopard, rhino and elephant are probably the most photographed and sought-after animals for first time safari goers or seasoned professionals. There is certainly one animal that stands out […]

5 unique boutique safari lodges in Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Feb 03, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania

The ever growing safari market makes it difficult to find those hidden gems which are low key, intimate, yet tick all the boxes a discerning safari enthusiast is looking for. As a result, some of the big names in the industry have created what I would call boutique safari lodges which are the perfect answer […]

10 of the most beautiful places in Africa

By Willow Constantine on Jan 30, 2020 in Africa, Attractions, Botswana, Egypt, Going Out, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda

Africa naturally evokes visions of the wide open savannah dotted with acacia trees, as the sun settles over the horizon. While this type of landscape is typical of African safari destinations, the continent is incredibly diverse with hidden gems in nearly every corner. This article reveals a varied selection of ten of the most beautiful […]

Top 5 designer tented safari lodges

By Paul Campbell on Jan 14, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Luxury tented Lodges have certainly redefined safari experiences in recent years, offering the traveller optimal comfort and often extravagant luxury, while still feeling that sense of wild African adventure. There are a number of beautiful tented lodges that one can choose from when going on safari, however these five have really caught our eye for […]

Your wildlife bucket list for 2020

By Marc Harris on Jan 14, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

If there is ever a time for contemplating what to do throughout the year, then there is no better time than the start of a new decade. With concerns about wildlife stability and the ever-growing concern of climate change, it seems that the next decade will be pivotal for everyone. One of the concerns is […]

Time travel, slow travel and other African adventures

By Willow Constantine on Dec 31, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Congo, Kenya, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

In the 21st century, life for many has taken on a pace that sometimes feels too busy and far too fast. We are increasingly exposed to vast amounts of information, and although beneficial, this can lead to a sense of overwhelm. Current trends towards ‘digital detox’ and ‘slow living’ are indicators of a growing need […]

Top 5 wine estates to stay in South Africa

By Kristof Eyckmans on Dec 27, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

The Western Cape of South Africa attracts tourists from all corners of this globe, and for good reason. One of the main attractions at the winelands and who doesn’t like great wines, amazing food and beautiful landscapes? Some of the wine estates offer accommodation which rivals the quality and finesse which you can find in […]

South Africa’s most luxurious secrets

By Marc Harris on Dec 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

South Africa is possibly Africa’s most diverse and accessible country when it comes to catering for everyone’s needs, it is an all-year destination and has something for everyone. Whether you’re after a five-star luxury safari with an abundance of game or searching for some of the world’s finest cuisine, which is accompanied by some of […]

How the Rich List can save the Red List

By Christopher Hill on Dec 13, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Botswana, Central America, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Montana, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Sunday Times’ Rich List is eagerly awaited in May every year, as it reveals the 1,000 wealthiest individuals and families in the UK. Brexit has done no favours for most people on this list, but fear not, those featured still have at least £80m (over US$100m) in net wealth. Significantly, since 2005, as part […]

5 of the best recent openings across Africa that you may have missed

By Paul Campbell on Dec 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Nothing stays still in the world of luxury travel to Africa, and it can be hard to keep up-to-date with all the new openings and refurbishments that happen on a weekly basis across the continent. From the southern coast of South Africa to the Masai Mara in Kenya, here is a selection of 5 of […]

21 things to do in South Africa

By James Jayasundera on Dec 07, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

South Africa is often listed as the perfect destination for those looking for a world-class safari, but there’s so much more to this vast country than the wildlife-rich game reserves. A heady mix of ravishing coastlines, jaw-dropping scenery, outstanding cuisine and 5-star lodgings means it’s perfect not just for the safari enthusiast, but the adventurer, sun seeker, […]

Bespoke wine experiences in South Africa’s Robertson Valley

By Jared Ruttenberg on Nov 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

Only a two-hour’s drive from Cape Town, is the picturesque Robertson Valley, traditionally known for its wine and roses. Thanks to a generous range of tantalizing wine and food offerings, Robertson is emerging as an exciting destination for travellers. In every direction ridges of the various mountain stand proudly welcoming you to the valley. From […]

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