Wildlife migrations are often ancient patterns of movement, and always driven by seasonal variations in climate and food supply. One of the oldest and most significant in East Africa was that of wildebeest moving from Amboseli to Nairobi National Park, now stifled by development along the southern edge of Nairobi ... Read more

There is somewhere in Africa and the Indian Ocean with sunny days and great wildlife year-round. If you are looking for inspiration, here are some of our favourite places to visit on safari month by month. January – A magical time to enjoy superb wildlife in Kenya’s extensive reserves. The ... Read more

With its stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife, and some of the most romantic accommodation anywhere on the planet, Africa is a superb honeymoon destination. Each country offers something unique and the African coastline is home to some of the world’s prettiest beaches. We know that a honeymoon is an incredibly important ... Read more

The wonderfully impressive mountain gorillas, which share a whopping 98% of our DNA, live in the dense forests on and around the Virunga Massif (a chain of volcanoes bordering Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda), as well as the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Very much an endangered ... Read more

We can still plan you a magnificent safari in 2022 but do get in touch soon - time is of the essence. If you’re looking a little further ahead, this is the perfect time to start planning for 2023 (or beyond). Get everything in place now then sit back and ... Read more

Escaping the reaches of WiFi or a mobile phone signal is quite a challenge these days. For those keen to enjoy a holiday without interruption there are still pockets of Africa where you can – though even here, evading the mobile is becoming increasingly difficult. Here are some of the ... Read more

Step into a safari vehicle and you’ll likely spot a couple of well-thumbed field guides on the dashboard.   I’d wager that it’s the feathered, rather than animal variety, which will be the thicker. With an extraordinarily broad range of climate and habitat, sub-Saharan Africa holds a mind-boggling array of country-specific ... Read more

Travel to Africa is back and many of our favourites have space until the end of the year. If you fancy some winter sunshine and can get away in the next few months there are deals to be done.  If you can book now, it's a great time to go ... Read more

Short trip The recent introduction of internal flights from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest means that even if you are short on time, it's now possible to spend a few days gorilla tracking here.  Head for Bwindi Lodge in the far west of Uganda where more than half the world's ... 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