If the word ‘Kalahari’ makes you think of a lifeless red desert then it’s time you set about visiting the Kalahari, and tried a safari to one of Botswana’s three Kalahari parks – Nxai Pan National Park, the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. You’ll be amazed by he scenery, the […]
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 […]
While the northern hemisphere is in the throes of icy weather and grey skies in December, the southern hemisphere offers the perfect sun-baked destination to get away from mid-winter. You’ll find December a great time to visit many destinations in Southern Africa. The weather is mostly hot and sunny, with the occasional theatre of large thunderstorms […]
Our pick of the best things to do on a Botswana safari. Botswana is undoubtedly one of the most awe-inspiring, and incredibly diverse, wilderness areas on earth. The south and east consist of the mesmerising landscapes of the Kalahari Desert and otherworldly pans at Nxai and Makgadikgadi. The north and west are watery wonderlands – the emerald Okavango Delta and Chobe River ecosystem. […]
Far more than miles and miles of empty sand, a Kalahari safari offers incredible, diverse scenery and staggeringly beautiful night skies, but it’s the wealth of wildlife you’ll find most surprising. Besides classic Kalahari animals such as zebra, wildebeest, oryx, eland, springbok and giraffe, Botswana’s Nxai Pan National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park have a reputation […]
Peak tourist time in Botswana is during the northern hemisphere summer holidays – winter time (and the dry season) in Botswana. This means sparse vegetation and easy to spot game. It also means that this prime wildlife destination becomes pretty busy with other safari goers, and prices are elevated to match. There is however a lot […]