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 […]
A true heavyweight among Africa’s parks and reserves, the Kruger National Park is roughly the size of Israel or Wales and spans two of South Africa’s provinces. The beauty of the Kruger National Park, apart from its staggering beauty, is that it’s so accessible. Just a few hours drive from Johannesburg, it also has its own international […]
When is the best time to visit Africa? When and where to go on safari? There’s truth to the old adage the early bird catches the worm. With the year coming to an end and we’ve all got the same things on our minds – rest, relaxation and time with family. But if you’ve been […]
1. Spot endangered mountain gorillas Number one on our list of bucket-list African adventures is visiting endangered, gentle giants in their natural habitat – the mountain forests of equatorial Africa – has become one of the planet’s ultimate wildlife experiences. Find them in the Virungas, the forested volcanoes that straddle the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and […]
We’ve put together Africa’s must visit destinations. With 2017 nearing completion, it’s time to think about 2018 and what adventure it might hold! What better way than to end 2017, or start 2018, with a safari, escaping the cold weather of the northern hemisphere? Below we’ve put together our 6 best safari destinations in Africa for a […]
1. Jack’s Camp, Botswana The iconic Jack’s Camp is our first of the safari lodges to visit in Africa as soon as possible! Jacks is an oasis of comfort and style in the midst of the Kalahari – think luxurious and stylish old-world tents, complete with bhukara-muslin draped walls, Persian rugs, and vintage lithographs, as well […]
There are few sights in the world that can rival the night sky of Africa, making a star-gazing African sleep-out a must-do experience. You’ll find little light pollution to interfere with sky-watching and only the sounds of the African night to lull you to sleep. With luxury tree houses, elevated sleep-out decks and sky beds, […]
South Africa, aptly called ‘a world in one country’, has a host of incredible travel experiences, which should all be on every traveller’s must-do list. We’ve picked eight of our favourite. 1. Safari Whether it’s the Kruger National Park, or one of the excellent private game reserves (like Phinda or Madikwe), seeing the Big Five (lion, […]
From wide open plains and grasslands teeming with game, to white sand beaches and towering mountains, Southern Africa offers an endless variety of landscapes, below are our pick of the most beautiful places in Africa. New and incredible experiences wait around every corner! Come face to face with wildlife while on safari in the Okavango Delta or […]
A charming safari lodge with out-of-this-world game viewing. Tanda Tula is located in the heart of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. The nostalgic tented camp is positioned among shady trees on the banks of the Nhlaralumi Riverbed, and being completely unfenced, allows wildlife (including Big Five) to wander through […]