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6 top luxury African river cruises

By Javier Luque on May 19, 2014 in Africa, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Gambia, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Luxury boat cruises on peaceful rivers are not what many would imagine for an African holiday, this is one of Africa’s hidden luxury experiences. Africa is blessed with amazing and powerful perennial rivers, and although not exactly the sight one envisions when they think of Africa, several large and luxurious cruise liners are offering world […]

Top 5 reasons to take a luxury safari in Zimbabwe

By Rose Hipwood on Apr 22, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is on the up and we’re delighted. This wonderful country used to be known as the jewel of Africa not only for it’s natural resources but for the scope to have the best luxury safaris in the world in it’s wilderness. This is still very much the case and here we argue why. 1. […]

Africa’s top 5 golf safari destinations

By Javier Luque on Apr 02, 2014 in Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Africa has come a long way from the concept that a safari is for a few wildlife-eager tourists, armed with heavy cameras and wide-angle lenses. Or, even before that, the hot and dusty wildlife drives, with little other leisure activities. Africa has grown a whole lot more sensitive to the needs of modern pleasure seekers […]

Top African hotspots to see the Big 5

By Louise Cheng on Mar 07, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For many who go on an African safari adventure they will want to catch sights of as many animals as possible and to put a great big tick against the most sought after wildlife, the ‘big five’. The wild and vast African landscape is a feat to be explored. Multiple trips may be needed to […]

5 ways to get high in Africa

By Amanda Marks on Feb 28, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Air Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

It’s always great to change your perspective on life. Getting high can definitely do this for us. Taking an overview is always an eye-opening experience, so the experience tends to stick with you for quite some time. If it also includes some form of exhilaration or effort, this makes the moment even more vivid in […]

Why mobile safaris are the best

By Rose Hipwood on Dec 31, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Mobile safaris are by far the best way of getting into the bush. Firstly you have your very own private guide, the guides that run the luxury mobile safaris are inevitably the best in the business. It is a coveted job to run a mobile safari, and attracts only the very best. So now you […]

The top 10 places to visit in 2014

By Paul Johnson on Nov 13, 2013 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, China, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Illinois, India, Japan, Latvia, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Polar Regions, Regions, Seychelles, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Texas, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Lonely Planet’s “travel experts” have come up with three lists for where to visit in 2014. The top 10 cities to visit in 2014, the top 10 countries to visit in 2014 and the top 10 regions to visit in 2014. I do feel it lacks credibility when one of the “countries” they list is […]

Photograph of the week: Victoria Falls

By Paul Johnson on Jun 26, 2013 in Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Straddling the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls is said to have the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The waterfall was named in honor of Queen Victoria by explorer David Livingston in 1855. Locals on the Zambian side call it “The Smoke That Thunders.” At 108m/360ft high […]

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

By Amanda Marks on Apr 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, India, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

There are certain sites in the world which many of us would count as ‘must see’ travel highlights. For some of these iconic spots there are nearby places to stay which really do have the best positions imaginable. Staying in such top luxury properties very much adds to the experience of these very special places. […]

The Victoria Falls: the smoke that thunders

By Justin Smith on Jan 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Rising up 108 metres above the mighty Zambezi river and often quoted in the top ten attractions in the world to visit , lies the mighty Victoria Falls (otherwise known as Mosi-oa-Tunya , literally translated as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’). Many claim that these mighty falls are the largest on earth, based on the phenomenal […]

Interview with Luke Powers, Managing Direct of Africa Bespoke

By Paul Johnson on Oct 10, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Celebrities, Europe, Food and Drink, Interviews, Italy, Nepal, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Uganda, Western Europe, Zimbabwe

Luke Powers is a passionate traveller, always keen to explore new destinations. But mostly he enjoys exploring his own back yard: greater Cape Town. He loves a slow road trip on backroads, with plenty of time to meet the locals and take loads of photos. He lives in Cape Town and revels in every detail […]

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