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5 incredible ways to do Africa in 2018

By Tom Marchant on Apr 17, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

When it comes to ‘life-changing’ travel experiences; Africa always delivers. But in 2018 there are even more ways to enjoy the wildlife and get lost in the culture of this ever-evolving continent. From pioneering eco-projects to paragliding safaris; you can still escape the crowds and find yourself stranded on sweeping beaches or wild open plains […]

Top 5 luxury family safari properties in Tanzania

By Julian Carter-Manning on Apr 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Many people feel nervous at the thought of going on safari with their kids, and many properties don’t accept children below a certain age. However, taking your family on safari can be an amazing adventure, and it’s all about making sure you choose the right places to stay – ones that can tailor the safari […]

5 of the best places to see the Great Migration

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Apr 01, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

When we ask our younger clients what first inspired them to take an African safari, often they tell us that it was watching Disney’s The Lion King. Some of the film’s most memorable scenes include the parading and stampeding of hundreds of animals, so it’s no surprise it makes quite an impression. But watching the Great […]

Top 10 lodges for walking safaris in Africa

By Julian Carter-Manning on Mar 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Walking safaris are often considered the purest and most exciting way to experience safari – they allow you to get closer to the wildlife and take you off the beaten track, away from the noise and rush of other people and vehicles. Walking safaris are available in most safari areas, but the experience can vary […]

When to go on safari

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Mar 08, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

When you are feeling blue in the winter months, and desperate for a glimpse of sunshine, it should be no surprise that your mind turns to warmer climes. Likewise, as the summer holidays approach, and the kids are finishing school, you need a way to entertain them, and to spend quality time together as a […]

Top 7 sustainable travel experiences

By Tom Marchant on Feb 20, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Zimbabwe

The ethos of sustainable travel has made leaps and strides over the last couple of years. With travellers’ becoming more interested in eco-friendly experiences, the number of innovative and luxurious sustainable experiences on offer are on the rise. From positively impacting the local community to supporting conservation projects, it’s time for travel to make a […]

Top 6 romantic luxury properties in Africa

By Julian Carter-Manning on Feb 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many may have romance on their mind – and how better to enjoy time with a loved one than exploring the vast plains of Africa or relaxing on an Indian Ocean island? Here are Africa’s Top 6 most romantic properties, for 14th February as well as any other time of […]

10 of the most luxurious new safari properties

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jan 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

This year Africa has experienced a real boom in high-end safari properties, with extraordinary new lodges and camps opening across the continent. We have already checked out some of the most exciting openings so they can share their firsthand observations and opinions with you. Below you’ll find 10 of our favourites. Sable Alley, Botswana Built around […]

7 of Africa’s must-stay private islands

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Oct 12, 2017 in Africa, Featured, Malawi, Mauritius, Regions, Seychelles, Tanzania

There is something particularly romantic about the idea of a deserted island, a place untouched untouched by urbanisation and the hassles of everyday life. Crystal clear waters, white beaches, and peace and quiet beckon. But though a Robinson Crusoe-style shipwreck might appeal to some, most of us prefer to stay with rather more of life’s […]

October in the Masai Mara

By Javier Luque on Sep 14, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

The Masai Mara is a top destination for African safaris. Every year, over 2 million ungulates make their way up into Kenya as they follow the rains and the lush, green grasses that ensue. If you’ve ever watched a wildlife program on the great migration, chances are you’ve seen a clip or two of wildebeest, […]

5 of the best luxury camps and lodges in Tanzania

By Craig Burkinshaw on Sep 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

With some of Africa’s biggest parks and reserves filled with all manner of game and birdlife, a rich Maasai culture, and landscapes that change from great bulky mountains to deep calderas and vast stretches of grassland, Tanzania is everything you’d imagine an African safari destination to be. But experiencing these things doesn’t have to mean […]

Tanzania: the perfect honeymoon

By Alfred Michael on Sep 12, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Looking for the perfect honeymoon? Try Tanzania. You only get married once but how about three honeymoons? Tanzania has it all – mountains, savannah and beach, so don’t rush it. Treat yourself to a three-week honeymoon to make sure you get the most out of this beautiful country. And you’ll forge wonderful memories to last […]

5 African beach paradises you never knew existed

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Aug 30, 2017 in Africa, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Regions, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

For many of us, paradise equals sunshine, sand, and surf. Cocktails and sunsets are an added bonus. Sun seekers typically head to the Caribbean or Southeast Asia for such pleasures, but if you really want a sublime beachside experiences, and especially one where you’re likely to have the beach to yourself, you need to consider […]

Top 5 luxury hotels in the Zanzibar archipelago

By Francesca Lynagh on Aug 27, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

Forget Mauritius, in recent years it’s Zanzibar and its surrounding islands that have emerged as the go-to location for luxury travellers looking to kick back by the Indian Ocean. But searching online for the perfect hotel can be overwhelming at first. The area isn’t short of hotels by any means. From backpacker lodges to the […]

5 paradisiacal dive sites in Zanzibar

By Julian Carter-Manning on Aug 14, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

So you’ve just experienced a safari of a lifetime, ticked off the big beasts of the African bush, gained an appreciation for the lesser-known creatures, become far too used to your morning wake-up calls with coffee and cookies, and it’s now time for some rest and relaxation on Zanzibar… only you can’t help but feel […]

Where to enjoy an al fresco coffee in Africa

By Javier Luque on Jul 12, 2017 in Africa, Food and Drink, Going Out, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Restaurants, Rwanda, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

If you’re planning an African safari and are also a coffee lover, then you already know that several safari destinations are also coffee exporters, such as Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and even Zambia. We try to frequent new coffee shops on every visit to Africa and have compiled a list of our current favorite haunts […]

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