So how much does an African safari cost? A safari is an trip of a lifetime, and there are many factors that determine cost – location, accommodation, time of year – but there are also some good rules of thumb to bear in mind for your southern Africa safari budget. We’ve outlined our expert tips […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Visiting Africa with young children is one of the most rewarding, educational and fun holidays your family will ever have! Taking your children on safari is not only a fantastic family holiday, but also an experience that will stay with them for life, and instil in them a love of wide open spaces, nature and […]
March is usually a gloriously wet and lush time in the acclaimed Kruger National Park in South Africa for a Kruger National Park summer safari. High temperatures, afternoon thunderstorms and dense vegetation characterise the summer months in Mpumalanga. Not so this year. With much of Southern Africa experiencing a severe drought, the Park is dramatically changed. Scorching […]
What a great way to start the new year! Four days at the always exceptional Pom Pom Camp in one of the most spectacular places on the planet – Botswana’s Okavango Delta! I was asked to guide a family trip into the Delta, which is always such a treat for me. The Delta really offers the ultimate safari experience, […]
RELAX. BREATHE. UNWIND Our luxury yoga safaris offer the chance to practice yoga in some of the most beautiful places in Southern Africa. You’ll have a true African wilderness experience, exploring Southern Africa’s premier wildlife areas and lodges, while also enjoying the magic, and sense of connection and calm that comes with a daily yoga and meditation practice. Explore […]
Wild Zambia is often overlooked as a safari destination, but this country offers an unparalleled safari experience, far from the bustling crowds of the more popular safari destinations. You’ll enjoy pristine and remote wilderness areas, teeming mammal and birdlife, and diverse ecosystems and habitats. It’s the ultimate bucket list holiday, and you’ll undoubtedly fall in […]