A variety of African safari lodges have boutiques selling gorgeous, locally made gifts. Others can direct you to local artisans where you can buy handmade crafts straight from the workshops. Many of your purchases will benefit communities and wildlife so if you are looking for Christmas inspiration, here are some ... Read more
How well do you know African landmarks? Where are these photos from? Pit yourself against friends and colleagues with your geography knowledge. Take our African Landmarks quiz... [viralQuiz id=3] ... Read more
I love it when we have kids to stay on safari. There are so many fun things to do in the bush and it's boring doing them on your own! So when we have guests to stay with kids with me at Laikipia Wilderness it’s really exciting. There are lots of ... Read more
Without a doubt riding in Africa is a wonderful way to see the landscape and wildlife. But what to do if not everyone in your family shares your love of horses and riding? Can you find a happy mix to accommodate both the rider and non-rider? You can, and there ... Read more
There’s nothing like the African bush for transforming a grumpy teen into a smiling companion (I know, I’ve been there!) They might quail at the prospect of no WiFi, Spotify or any of the other things they can’t live without, but the variety of wildlife and safari activities in the ... Read more
Cricket Fine Art, London, is a small contemporary art gallery based in the heart of Chelsea. It is run by a friendly team of three who between them have had over sixty years experience working in the art world. Founded by Leslie Pratt in 1996 the gallery represents a selection ... Read more
Say “Maldives holiday” to someone and they’ll probably think of a row of rooms on stilts above a crystal clear lagoon. They won’t necessarily know there are over 1,000 islands in 26 ring-shaped atolls spread over 115 square miles. Just two of the islands have airports that can take international ... Read more
Many of the lodges we work with will have small shops on site selling anything from safari clothing to beaded jewellery. If you are driving from lodge to lodge you’re very likely to pass roadside traders selling metallic animals, basket ware and other goods. And there are some hidden gems ... Read more
There’s an African beach out there to suit every taste and budget. We’ve rounded up some of the best here, but as it’s impossible to give detailed information in a few words, please give us a call for more ideas on Africa’s best beach retreats. Families A few seaside days ... Read more
You love a beach, but your travelling companions need a bit more activity than relaxing in the sun by the pool or sea. It’s a scenario we encounter fairly regularly here and are happy to report that there are plenty of options to keep everyone happy. Rocktail Beach Camp A ... Read more