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A luxe Southern Africa mother-and-son trip

By Jared Ruttenberg on Apr 17, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Family Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zimbabwe

After a several-year hiatus from South Africa, my mother announced her return to spend a month with me. I took the opportunity to plan a luxurious mother-and-son road trip around Southern Africa, taking in five of my quintessential Southern African experiences.

The first internationally branded hotel in Victoria Falls in over a decade

By Paul Johnson on Apr 13, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Zimbabwe

Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls by Mantis will be the first internationally branded hotel in Victoria Falls in over a decade. Nestled among an ancient teak forest, the highly rated luxury property, which opened in 2020, will be rebranded under the Mantis Collection in June of this year.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: A powerful celebration of love

By Beck Edwards on Jan 26, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Zimbabwe

What makes your heart race, what makes your cheeks flush, and your palms sweat, what takes your breath away? It could be love – or it could be a wildly romantic safari!

The most exclusive holiday trips you most probably never heard of!

By Kristof Eyckmans on Oct 07, 2022 in Africa, Air Travel, Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Bucket lists are made to motivate you, to work towards something, to have that tingly feeling when you know it's coming your way but you still have to wait a few days, weeks, months or even years.

Where is the best place for a safari - East or Southern Africa?

By Calvin Cottar on Aug 21, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The two main safari regions are East Africa and Southern Africa, and each holds its own unique natural and cultural treasures.

5 fabulous reasons to book a trip to Southern Africa

By Paul Johnson on Aug 09, 2022 in Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Zimbabwe

There’s never been a better time to book a holiday to Southern Africa. Here are five good reasons it should be high on your bucket list.

Messing about in boats... a safari with a difference

By Sarah Kingdom on Feb 08, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Cruises & Boat Travel, Namibia, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

There are more than 150 tripoints in the world but only one international quadripoint, and here we were, perched precariously, in the top of a 2,000 year old baobab tree, looking out over the only place in the world where four countries meet and two great African rivers join. We were on Impalila Island, on

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, China, Dominica, Eastern Europe, Europe, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zimbabwe

Leading long-range optic specialists SWAROVSKI OPTIK, has partnered with wildlife specialist Natural World Safaris, to offer exclusive tips for nature enthusiasts looking to explore the ‘unseen’ and spot incredible wildlife throughout the year in different destinations across the globe. From spotting the elusive Snow Leopard in the Himalayas from January to encountering the striking Puma in Chile from

Safari with kids in 2021?

By Christopher Hill on Jul 01, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Family Travel, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Can you go on an African safari with your kids? Yes! In 2021, with Covid? Yes! This is your best chance to observe wildlife with far fewer tourists jostling for prime viewing positions in safari jeeps. The best months to go are from now to September. Malaria is an obvious concern, more so than Covid

Best safari camps to see wild dogs

By Marc Harris on Jun 11, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Africa’s wild dogs, also known as painted wolves, are arguably the most enigmatic animals that one can witness in the wild. Their social structure is fascinating, and their antics are often remarkable. Always on the move and full of energy, you can be sure any time spent with these carnivores will leave you delighted. In

Remote African safaris

By Marc Harris on May 22, 2021 in Africa, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

With everyone being locked down at home at some point during the last year, the wide-open expanses of Africa were all but a dream to most of us. After being cooped up for so long, the global vaccine effort is slowly starting to materialise. Travel is starting to come to the forefront of many people’s

5 great reasons for ‘green season safari-ing’

By Beck Edwards on Feb 18, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zimbabwe

Why would you want to travel in an ‘off-peak’ season? It is a glorious time of year when spirits are lifted and both animals and humans alike feel the relief of drought-ridden land now receiving the promise of new life. It can be felt on the scented air, there is nothing like the smell of

The best primate destinations in Africa

By Marc Harris on Feb 11, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Madagascar, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

Primates are our closest relatives, and it is these shared characteristics that makes watching them so fascinating. From their gregarious nature, family squabbles and eating habits (some good, some bad), spending time observing our cousins is a remarkable experience. Throughout Africa there are numerous primate species, and some attract more attention than others. Be it

Why luxury travel isn’t about golden taps and silver cutlery but about exclusivity

By Jozef Verbruggen on Jan 07, 2021 in Africa, Regions, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Nowadays, booking a five-star hotel is so easy. Bathing in luxury, that’s how most holidaymakers experience it. And that’s luxury too, but there’s always a step up. Think of private planes, exclusive locations and excellent lodges where all your wishes are guessed before you knew you had them. Where the world can’t find you… Experience

Zimbabwe's hidden gems and bespoke holiday retreats

By Beck Edwards on Jan 05, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Regions, Resorts, Zimbabwe

I’m proud to call this beautiful continent Africa, home. If there’s any advice I can give, it would be to never pass up an opportunity to visit Zimbabwe – I can guarantee you’ll want to come back for more, again and again! Renowned for being one of Africa’s most beautiful destinations with a superb all-year-round

African travel dreams becoming a reality with amazing offers

By Marc Harris on Dec 28, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

As travel restrictions continue to ease across Africa, many countries are offering incentives to encourage tourism. From children staying free, half price permits or special pay-stay deals, there is something for everyone. Gorilla trekking in Uganda Whilst gorilla trekking is one of the most incredible wildlife viewing opportunities one can have, it does come at

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