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 […]
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Africa is a dream destination in every sense, and below are our best safaris of 2020. Africa is ancient and raw, and offers travellers moving experiences that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. There’s an magnificence to Africa – and it needs to be felt to be understood. 1. Namibia One […]
What is a privately guided safari? A private guide is a person dedicated to your travel party throughout the duration of your privately guided safari or trip, accompanying you to the specific areas you intend on visiting. Your guide is the single most important factor influencing the success of your safari. Good private guides are […]
The best time to visit Victoria Falls is from February to May, directly after the region’s summer rains, when you’ll see the world’s largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest volume. The Victoria Falls are roughly twice the height of North America’s Niagara Falls, and the thunderous roar can be heard for miles […]
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 […]
While game viewing is excellent year round, many people regard May to September the best time to visit Botswana. These are the winter months (and the dry season), and temperatures are moderate, there is almost no rain, and animals are concentrated around water sources. Many experts regard the cooler months of June to August as […]
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 […]
Home to acclaimed wildlife destinations – the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park – as well as less well-known ones like the Kalahari and Linyanti, Botswana offers a wide range of superlative experiences for the safari traveller. But choosing the right trip with the right accommodation is not always easy – there are some itineraries […]
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 […]