The Republic of the Congo is a former French colony and one of six countries that make up the Congo Basin. Second in size to the mighty Amazon, the forests of the Congo Basin contain the greatest number of mammals, primates, birds, amphibians, fish and swallowtail butterflies in Africa. More ... Read more
Short break Malawi is one of the friendliest places in Africa, where true African hospitality is at its very best. If you are short of time, Lake Malawi is very 'doable' and you will find wide Malawi smiles meeting you at every turn, fresh home-grown, sun kissed food, and clear ... Read more
Short break If you are keen to experience some of the best Namibia has to offer but have only a few days to spare we'd highly recommend a Skeleton Coast flying safari. The Schoeman family has been operating these extraordinary flying safaris along Namibia’s wild Skeleton Coast region since the ... Read more
A short break For a fly and flop holiday to get a quick recharge of the batteries, change of scene and some uber pampering, we would recommend a four or five night stay at the magnificent Maia, a short drive from the international airport. Each private villa has stunning views ... Read more
Short trip Tsarabanjina is an idyllic island located in the Mitseo archipelago, about an hour and a half north of Nosy Be. This is barefoot luxury at its best; sand soft as icing sugar and sea water clear and warm. The diving is exceptional, you can walk or snorkel around ... Read more
A short break If you have a short amount of time, head to the Lower Zambezi National Park for three or four nights. You will be immersed in a different, and strikingly beautiful world and feel a million miles from the stresses of everyday life. Wake up to the cry ... Read more
Mozambique stretches from its northern border with Tanzania to its southern with South Africa. To its east is the Indian Ocean and the country boasts incredible beaches and marine wildlife all along its coast. It’s the south around Vilanculos that offers relatively easy access to the country’s own mainland coastline ... Read more
The first episode of The Mating Game, David Attenborough’s latest BBC wildlife series captured some intriguing details of, among others, the private lives of ostrich, zebra and topi. The scenery where these antics were filmed is no less captivating with the spectacular plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti on ... Read more
One of the most enjoyable parts of working at a bespoke safari company is talking to clients when they come home. These chats often last an hour or more and are real highlights of our job. It’s lovely to see photos and hear about unique animal interactions, as well as ... Read more
With its swaying palms, idyllic hotels and turquoise seas, Mauritius is a sublime tropical paradise. We are delighted to report that from 1st October fully vaccinated guests can once again enjoy all her heavenly charms. The even better news is that several of our favourite hotels are offering some very ... Read more