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The top 5 honeymoon experiences in Africa

By Marc Harris on Oct 20, 2019 in Africa, Featured, Honeymoons, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Nothing is more special than falling asleep to the wild hum of the African bush; couple this with a honeymoon and you have yourself the most romantic adventure this world has to offer. Any experience in the African wilderness is sure to be wildly romantic, but I have compiled the very best honeymoon experiences across […]

Exploring western Tanzania

By Marc Harris on Oct 14, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Many of you may have never heard of Katavi and Mahale and this is understandable. Whilst the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti attract most of the media and tourist attention, the wildlife havens in the West of Tanzania are often left forgotten. Although the South of Tanzania has Selous and Ruaha which are both wild, […]

Our top 5 experiences in East Africa

By Thomas Ryves on Oct 11, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

East Africa – specifically Kenya and Tanzania – offers a wealth of immersive and memorable adventures that allow you to get even closer to a more natural Africa, going beyond the usual safaris. From walking amongst the Great Migration herds to camping out under the stars, here are our top five experiences in this exceptional […]

A guide to Africa’s top 5 most luxurious safari lodges

By Marc Harris on Sep 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Staying at an African Safari Lodge is like no other hospitality experience in the world. Even the most basic of “fly in” safari camps offer an something completely different to any other kind of holiday. The intimacy of safari camps, with usually only 12 or so rooms, means that the attention to detail and personalised […]

Escaping the crowds on a Tanzanian safari

By Marc Harris on Sep 11, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Safaris are meant to be full of blissful moments of serenity. Listening to the various calls of lapwings and rollers on the open plains, smelling the fresh water of the cascading rivers that meander through the landscape and the feeling of being at one with nature is the reason people travel half-way across the world […]

Everything you need to know about the Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration

By Marc Harris on Aug 21, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The Great Migration is an ongoing event in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park where a huge herd of 2 million big grazers (wildebeest, zebra and various antelope) make their way around the park following the rainfall in a roughly circular route in search for fresh pastures. It is often heralded as the most spectacular natural event […]

Last minute luxury safaris

By Marc Harris on Aug 02, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

When booking a safari, it’s often recommended to book at least six months in advance. This is normally ample time for there to be availability at your first choice lodge, but with many safari lodges having a limited capacity and peak season falling in the holiday period, demand often exceeds supply. We do however understand […]

An insider’s guide to Africa’s top 10 best-kept secrets

By Marc Harris on Jul 31, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Ethiopia, Namibia, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The truth is, anyone who has been on safari will tell you to go exactly where they went - because here is a fun little secret; everyone has an amazing time on safari. A lot of people therefore flock to the famous names to check them off a list, whilst casually glossing over some of the lesser-known […]

Top 5 reasons to visit Selous

By Marc Harris on Jul 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Whilst gliding through one of the waterways that meander through Africa’s largest game reserve, you could be mistaken into thinking you’re in the heart of the Okavango Delta. With pods of hippos bubbling and buffalo wallowing, the myth that only Botswana produces such an iconic water experience is dispelled. Tucked into the South East of […]

Top 5 destinations for a luxury honeymoon

By Dave Warne on Jul 22, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Europe, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Europe

From dining under the stars at a lantern-lit beach table to sipping champagne from a private infinity pool and watching wildlife from a safari camp, a honeymoon is a chance to head on what is truly your dream luxury holiday. So, we’ve picked out some of the very best places to celebrate after your big […]

See the lion, save the lion

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jul 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

As the world prepares for Disney’s highly-anticipated, live-action remake of The Lion King, I can’t help but reflect on Africa’s most iconic species. The king of the jungle’s reign comes under greater threat with each passing year, yet this sad fact remains relatively overlooked. Just several decades ago, 450,000 lion ruled Africa’s savannahs; now the […]

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

By Carmen Caballero on Jul 01, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA

If you have finally decided to take the step with your loved one, you have a lot of work ahead of you. I know the organization of a honeymoon is long and stressful; that’s why I want to help you choose the idyllic destinations for your once in a lifetime journey. Here is an article […]

Top 5 luxury holidays for a celebration

By Dave Warne on Jun 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Ecuador, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Peru, Polar Regions, Rail Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From big birthdays to wedding anniversaries and honeymoons, there’s no better way to celebrate a milestone than with an extra-special getaway. Here, we’ve put together our ultimate list of luxury holidays to help you celebrate that special occasion in style, from unforgettable wildlife experiences to truly iconic train journeys. Journey on the Eastern & Oriental […]

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

By Dave Warne on Jun 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Featured, Finland, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From luxury lodges in the middle of the Serengeti to private-pool beachfront villas, the world is jam-packed full of truly remarkable hotels. And, whether you’re after an exotic Asian getaway or adventurous Latin America retreat, here we’ve rounded up some of the world’s best luxury hotels for truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, matched only by their just-as […]

8 of the best destinations for October and November

By Matt Holmes on Jun 04, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Europe, Iceland, Japan, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Tanzania, Vietnam, Western Europe

We know from experience that travelers often begin planning their trip 4-6 months in advance, which means that at this point in the year, people are thinking about their fall adventures. October and November are really great months to travel. Families with school-age kids are home, and there aren’t any college students on spring break. […]

5 of the most unusual places to stay around the world

By Thomas Ryves on May 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Europe, Hotels, Italy, North America, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, USA, Utah, Western Europe

As the world becomes smaller, travellers are getting ever more adventurous and are not content with merely treading the well-worn holiday paths. They are seeking out unique hotels, in exceptional destinations, which also offer memorable experiences while they are there. Here are some of our favourite places to stay, from a pod on the side […]

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