In between getting married and moving to our office in America, Charlie Swanson took an incredible fact finding safari through some of East Africa’s finest safari destinations. We asked him to pick out some of his highlights. Gorilla Tracking To see the mountain gorillas you have to ‘track’ them first. ... Read more

Saba Douglas-Hamilton Saba’s first job was with Save The Rhino Trust in Namibia and later was an anthropological consultant for the National Museums of Kenya. In 1997 she joined her father’s charity, Save The Elephants and whilst working in the Samburu National Reserve she was talent-spotted by the BBC, thus ... Read more

Francis, one of our most travelled safari experts, is beguiled by the beaches of the Seychelles. A thousand miles east of Africa’s mainland lies a cluster of tiny, remote islands far out in the Indian Ocean. This archipelago seems to have been scattered from a giant’s hand, strung out over ... Read more

Many intrepid adventurers climb Kilimanjaro, adrenaline seekers see Kenya's wildlife on horseback and most of our clients have tracking the world's last mountain gorillas on their wishlists, but it's a rare day when a solo traveller comes to us requesting that we combine all three on one itinerary. The client, ... Read more

My recent trip to Botswana took me through the whole range of accommodation styles, activities and wildlife on offer in this safari wonderland. I could write pages on the whole experience but in the end decided the best way to break it down to manageable chunks was to look at ... Read more

The advantage of any safari in East Africa is that you are within easy reach of a wide variety of excellent beach locations for a few nights relaxation pre or post game viewing. You can find beautiful white sandy beaches, excellent snorkelling and dive sites, or wild beaches with great ... Read more

Namibia flying safari Charlotte Opperman finds a fly-in safari offers more than just a new perspective on Namibia’s dramatic desert landscapes. Hosted by Namibia’s Schoeman family, she finds herself discovering a whole new world that vehicles just can’t reach. A series of adventures packed into a few short days leave ... Read more

Kerry Glen runs Karisia Safaris and organises wonderful walking trips in Kenya. We love her walking camel safaris as do many of our clients who often cite them as the highlight of their trips. Here Richard has asked her to tell us a little bit about what makes Karisia so ... Read more

After unpacking and repacking for a week while assembling the most comprehensive first-aid kit known to modern man (thanks Mum) I was off. My first time in Southern Africa, and I couldn’t wait to get started. During the next three weeks, I would travel Zambia and Malawi by helicopter, light ... Read more

Lucinda saw as much of South Africa in a month as possible and is now an expert on anything from boutique guest houses in Cape Town to some of the most luxurious safari lodges on the planet. Do give her a call if you’d like suggestions for this diverse holiday destination. It ... Read more