Think of romance and travel and what picture do you get in your head? A couple kissing in front of the Eiffel Tower, or smooching in a gondola on a Venice canal. But probably not a safari. However Africa will surprise you with the private romantic moments made for anyone ... Read more
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
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
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
Want to see the predators in the David Attenborough narrated BBC series "The Hunt"? We have the perfect safari for you in Tanzania and here's why you should choose it: #1 Northern Tanzania is chock full of predators Many of the predators featured in BBC’s “The Hunt” are seen in ... Read more
Many of the predators featured in the BBC's "The Hunt" documentary are seen in abundance in various locations in Africa. Over 100 different film locations were used and we illustrate here a few firm safari favourite wildlife areas, as well as some lesser known but exclusive safari destinations. Cheetah - Masai Mara, Kenya Touch ... Read more
Africa is at its best and most fun when you share it with family or a group of friends. The increasing number of lovely private safari houses provide perfect accommodation for these types of holidays, and offer private guides, completely flexible activities and dining, and even specially tailored menus if ... Read more
You need to be organised when packing for a riding safari. With a limited luggage allowance you need to be prepared but not go overboard. Most riding safaris will operate a laundry service so you can factor that into your packing. Here is our list of riding essentials: 1 Riding ... Read more
The wildebeest, seemingly assembled from the wreckage of all the other plains species, is one of Africa’s most charismatic creatures. Despite the appearance of an evolutionary calamity, it is also one of the most successful. When herds around two million strong gather together to migrate between the southern parts of ... Read more
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