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5 of India’s top luxury experiences

By Dave Warne on Sep 13, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, India, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’ve been to India – or even if you haven’t – it’ll come as no revelation that the country is jam-packed full of unforgettable and luxury experiences, the likes of royal palaces and luxury lodges forming the base for everything from spotting tigers to exploring world-famous monuments. See below for our selection of the […]

5 essential African safari tips

By Willow Constantine on Sep 13, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel

Going on safari in Africa can be an exciting, yet somehow scary experience the first time. It is the ultimate venture into the wild and unchartered territory of a less populated and less developed continent. And of course, there is the wildlife to consider… In order to make the most of your safari experience, we […]

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 […]

6 reasons why you must add the Kalahari to your safari

By Marc Harris on Aug 30, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa. Renowned for the highest standard of game viewing and its exceptional leopard sightings, you would think that a trip here would be all you need when going on safari in South Africa. I decided to challenge that notion. After recently […]

Discover the top 3 biomes for safaris in Brazil

By Simone Scorsato on Aug 23, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Brazil, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

Brazil is home to the world’s largest biodiversity. Among the various ecosystems found in the country, three stand out. Considered the lung of our planet, the Amazon rainforest alone covers nearly 60% of Brazil’s territory, while the Pantanal is one of the world’s largest continuous wetlands. Ecotourism destinations par excellence, these regions, as well as […]

Malawi safaris – an overview

By Kelly White on Aug 22, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Malawi, Regions, Speciality Travel

Malawi is a country that is visited for the remarkable variety of attractions it offers – beautiful beaches on Lake Malawi, genuine and friendly cultural interactions, stunning scenery and thrilling safaris. But, whilst travellers are now visiting and exploring Africa as a whole for more than just its animals, it is still true that safaris […]

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 […]

Carmine Bee-Eaters, South Luangwa, Time+Tide

Unforgettable walking safaris in Zambia

By Paul Campbell on Aug 20, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia

Zambia is a spectacular wildlife destination for safari enthusiasts looking for something a little different from the usual schedule of morning and evening game drives offered across much of Southern Africa. Whilst camps and lodges elsewhere may offer guided walks as part of their safari experience, the lodges and Camps of the South Luangwa and […]

The 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iceland

By Ryan Connolly on Aug 19, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

As of July 5th 2019 Iceland now has 3 World Heritage Sites, with the newest being the Vatnajökull National Park which is dominated by a city sized ice cap. Along with the volcanic island of Surtsey and the Thingvellir National Park in the Golden Circle these protected areas cover a whopping 15% of the entire […]

Top 5 things to do during your honeymoon in Galapagos

By Carlos Beate on Aug 13, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Food and Drink, Going Out, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

You just tied the knot, and you and your significant other are ready to embark into a new adventure in life. Your first adventure will be your honeymoon, an anticipated moment that you both will remember for the rest of your life; you want it to be unique, unforgettable and full of new experiences that […]

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 […]

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 […]

An adventure destination for honeymooners

By Miguel Andy on Jul 26, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

When thinking about where to go on honeymoon the first places that spring to mind are the famous and traditional ones that are steeped in romance. Such places such as Paris, Venice or Rome. All these cities are tied to the idea of romance, through films, books and our imaginations. All have that old world […]

Top 5 adventure activities in Malawi (beyond safaris)

By Kelly White on Jul 18, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Regions, Speciality Travel

Although visitors look to most African destinations primarily for their safari experiences, there are plenty of other great outdoor and water-based adventure activities on offer, and Malawi is one country that has a surprisingly wide choice of activities available to enjoy despite its relatively small size. The calm, clear waters of Lake Malawi are a […]

5 things to do in Iceland in Summer, for the more discerning traveler

By Ryan Connolly on Jul 17, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Traveling to Iceland in the Summer can be both magical and tricky. On the one hand you may be rewarded with great weather and flourishing flora. On the other it is often hailed as the ‘busy time of year’ with hotel spaces sometimes being hard to come by if booking last minute. But if you […]

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 […]

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