If you are serious about conservation, the best way to support essential conservation initiatives is by going on safari. Loss of tourism revenue is having a worrying impact on nature reserves and parks across Africa. The lives of animals, and the livelihoods of rangers and guides, and their extended families and local communities who rely […]
Travel in 2021 after COVID-19, and how the coronavirus has changed the world
When is the best time to visit South Africa? South Africa is a large country with many diverse habitats. In terms of when to go, it’s very much dependant on which areas you will be visiting, and what kind of holiday you want. Cape Town and the Western Cape experience winter rainfall and a largely […]
Fans across the world fell in love with the original Lion King movie, which tells the story of a family of lions, and various sidekicks, and their escapades in Africa. Now a whole new generation is set to fall in love with the remake. Simba, Nala, Mufasa and other lions must outlast Scar and his […]
Just over three hours from Cape Town, in the eastern, most exclusive sector of De Hoop Nature Reserve, is Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop Reserve. De Hoop is undoubtedly one of the most glorious coastal reserves in Africa, and a secret even amongst South Africans. The reserve is famous for some of the best […]
The sprawling 100 000ha Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is one of the largest private game reserves in Africa. Once an overgrazed farm and hunting ranch, Tswalu has since been transformed by its owners, into a model of sustainable tourism and local empowerment, making it an extraordinary community-based conservation success story. And that’s before its wildlife and […]
Wellness travel in Southern Africa With the rising popularity of wellness tourism, and wellness travel, our selection of yoga safaris and wellness retreats meet the needs of the traveller looking for immersion in nature, wildlife encounters, stunning locations, and yoga and meditation led by renowned teachers. Reconnect to the planet, its people and to yourself, […]
1. HWANGE, ZIMBABWEStarting our list of top luxury safari destinations to visit is Hwange is Zimbabwe’s most famous game reserve and home to a large population of wildlife. Located a few hours’ drive from Victoria Falls, it is home to massive herds of elephant and is an excellent destination for spotting Africa’s big predators. Hwange […]
The ultimate South Africa safari destination. The Sabi Sands is undoubtably one of the most famous private game reserves in Southern Africa, and nowhere in the greater Kruger National Park area offers as consistently spectacular a big game experience as the Sabi Sands. It’s here you’ll see the much sought after ‘Big 5‘ (sometimes all on a […]
South Africa is an amazing place to visit, and solo travel in South Africa will really get into the heart of this great nation. It’s a country full of culture, history and fascinating places to see, and with a travel, requires a level of savviness when it comes to security. So let’s check out how […]