My trip to Uganda & Rwanda
I was recently lucky enough to be invited on a trip to Uganda & Rwanda. Getting a better sense of the lay of the land and understanding the logistics of the region from a tourist access point of view was….../
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Our African travel blog features a smorgasbord collection of articles ranging from updates from the bush, safari stories, travel tips and advice,
conservation matters, industry gossip and insightful news and reviews about travel in Southern and East Africa. With contributions by travel experts with a passion for Africa, you will be inspired, informed and prepared for your next African adventure.
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African Photographic Safaris – Where To Go
For a keen photographer, being able to go on a photographic safari is surely top of the bucket-list. And Africa, with her range of light... from the soft light hues at dawn to the golden explosions of colour at sunset (never mind the….../
21 Top Africa Travel Experiences
Need convincing why you should plan an Africa trip? Looking for ideas to add to your bucket list? Here are our Top 21 Things To Do In Africa 1. Climb Table Mountain [caption id="attachment_36283" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Table Mountain looms spectacularly over….../
My weekend at Camp Kuzuma via Kasane’s brand new airport
When winter finally decided to make an appearance in the Western Cape it welcomed widespread gratitude and some not inconsiderable relief. Finally the parched land and desolate dams had some much needed nourishment. So, with the proliferation of beanies, anoraks….../
Why we love Cape Canopy Tours
Exceptionally bad experiences and exceptionally good experiences quite often have me hurrying in the direction of my computer to pen a few words. In this particular instance, I'm very happy to report that the impulse that has me trotting toward….../
Sharing Life Changing Skills – Hoops 4 Hope & The International School of Brussels
We recently hosted a group of students from the International School of Brussels. Their Service Learning trip to Cape Town included a healthy dose of community outreach which was facilitated by our friends at Hoops 4 Hope. The programme we….../
Pack For a Purpose with Hoops 4 Hope
WHAT DOES ‘PACK WITH A PURPOSE’ MEAN ? Your international flight allowance to Cape Town is very generous, but your internal flights onto the safari lodges have luggage restrictions. Why not use the extra space to pack a few items….../
Swakopmund – A Whistle Stop Stay at the Strand Hotel
I have visited too many special places on this planet to say I have an absolute favourite, but if really hard pressed, I could doubtlessly say I have a soft spot for a couple, one of them being Namibia. Namibia….../
A Refreshingly Authentic Encounter in Namibia’s Damaraland Desert
Neil recently arranged a trip to Wilderness Safari's Damaraland Camp and Hoanib Camp for his mother in law. Lynn is a seasoned traveller who loves meeting interesting people and experiencing out-there places. Read this delightful account of her impressions and especially….../
M is for Mala Mala
In my time as a travel consultant, I could not have helped but become a bit of a safari name-dropper. Being a professional visitor of game farms and reserves I have been lucky enough to have been forced, with gnashing….../
Photo diary of a multi-generational family safari
Ken & Barbara, past clients on whose heart Africa left a big sandy imprint, decided to bring the whole family (including children AND grandchildren) on a African adventure this time around. Super star consultant, Lise Kargaard, designed a trip that….../
Best Time To Visit Kenya: Advice From the Safari Experts
Synonymous with the Hemingway-style safari and home to some of this continent’s greatest wildlife viewing, most iconic African landscapes and best-known reserves, Kenya is the Africa most people dream about. But when is the best time to go to Kenya?….../
