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February 17th 2016  |   Botswana, Kenya, Countries, Namibia, Seychelles, Zambia  |  by   Richard Smith

Africa is not generally considered a foodie holiday destination, not even on safari. However this is not true for those of us in the know. Not only is Africa home to a mouth watering culinary offering inspired by its rich cultural heritage but boasts some of the most spectacular settings ... Read more

January 13th 2016  |   Botswana, Kenya, Countries, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar and islands  |  by   Richard Smith

You’ve seen Big Cat Diary, watched Out Of Africa, and sat breathlessly through numerous wildlife documentaries narrated by David Attenborough. Now you want to go on your first safari holiday. Where should you go? What can you see? Which Country For Your First Safari Holiday? Africa is huge, with the ... Read more

January 12th 2016  |   Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Countries, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar and islands, Zimbabwe  |  by   Charlotte Opperman

Year-round there is somewhere in Africa and the Indian Ocean with sunny days and great wildlife. Here are some of our favourite places to visit month by month. January – safari in Kenya and you’ll have superb wildlife. The Masai Mara is excellent and less visited at this time of ... Read more

January 7th 2016  |   Countries, Namibia  |  by   Francis Naumann

I’ve just revisited Namibia, a country I last visited some years ago. Much has changed since my previous trip and some magnificent parts of the country have been opened up to visitors. Here’s my top ten Namibia points of interest: 1 Namib Rand Reserve This scenic wonder, an extraordinarily beautiful ... Read more

January 6th 2016  |   Botswana, Kenya, Countries, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe  |  by   Richard Smith

If you thought safari was all about wildlife drives and bush walks, think again. Here are some of the more unusual ways to experience Africa's wilderness: Take a houseboat in Botswana Moving along the Chobe River, Zambezi Queen is a 5-star, 42-metre long luxury houseboat offering unparalleled sophistication in one ... Read more

November 5th 2015  |   Community Safaris, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Miscellaneous, Namibia  |  by   Victoria Langmead

Victoria Langmead finds Namibia a surprising and unexpected delight self driving in Namibia – even if she has to drive around with her boss as a passenger. How easy is it to self drive Namibia? I’d never driven in Africa before so was unsure what to expect but I soon ... Read more

September 10th 2015  |   Botswana, Kenya, Wildlife Safaris, Malawi, Countries, Experiences, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe  |  by   Richard Smith

With the media currently full of travel ideas for school-leavers we started to wonder why it should be only students who take off on exotic trips around the world. If you’ve got itchy feet too, and Africa is on your to do list, then take a look at our fabulous ... Read more

August 9th 2015  |   Botswana, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe  |  by   Alice Gully
Zulu, showjumping with a view of Kilimanjaro

Meet the 16 best safari horses in Southern and Eastern Africa; from the brave, ‘rock’ Tsingtao who boxes at a charging elephant, to quirky camel jumping Fidelio, to internationally travelled racing star Bon Jovi, to Olympic eventers’ choice San, and the caring Rafiji who sensed her rider's epileptic fit. Tales of a safari ... Read more

June 22nd 2015  |   Botswana, Kenya, Countries, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zanzibar and islands, Zimbabwe  |  by   Richard Smith

I love a pool; more for swimming in than lazing alongside, and our clients often cite a swimming pool in their must-haves for their safari holiday. Indeed, one of the most relaxing ways to spend downtime when you are on safari is to cool off for a dip in a ... Read more

June 8th 2015  |   Botswana, Countries, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zanzibar and islands  |  by   Richard Smith
Serengeti, Namiri Plains

With UNESCO World Heritage Sites sites scattered across the African continent, I thought I’d round up some of my favourite, together with some of the reasons I believe they're worth a visit and how you might see them on an African holiday. Okavango Delta, Botswana This is one of just a ... Read more