Azura Quilalea is a wholly uninhabited island paradise, somewhere to retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with a relaxed and understated ‘Robinson Crusoe’ castaway style that belies the comforts and experiences on offer. Surrounded by the pristine, balmy waters of the Quirimbas Archipelago marine sanctuary, you can snorkel the island’s shores, dive […]
How to choose the right African island paradise vacation for you. Whether you’re after powdery white-sand beaches and sunny skies, or snorkelling and diving in crystal-clear azure waters, Africa has a selection of unique tropical island vacations to suit your travel wishes. And an island holiday is also the perfect match for a classic Big Five […]
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 […]
Africa’s greatest bathtubs While a magnificent bath with a view may not be the first thing you look for when planning an African safari, our list of our favourite baths in Southern Africa may just change your mind. Could there be anything better than relaxing back into warm, sudsy water while staring out over the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s little more alluring than the romance of a tropical island! It’s those swaying palm fronds, white sandy beaches, azure seas filled with life, and the promise of heady summer days far removed from everyday life. Less well known that its Indian Ocean island compatriots (Mauritius and the Seychelles), and often more affordable, Mozambique is fast becoming the destination […]