Vanessa Ratcliffe

This year sees the launch and reinvention of some wonderful safari camps and lodges across Africa, from the plains of the Masai Mara and the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, to sultry Mozambique, to the banks of the mighty Zambezi River and into the heart of the Greater Kruger.  We’ve identified 10 interesting new Read More

To put the perfect itinerary together for you, it’s vital that you understand exactly WHERE TO GO IN AFRICA to fulfil a ‘dream safari adventure’ that resonates with YOU. Here’s our “Hot in Africa” destination highlights list for you to discover what makes each location so unique. Botswana This land‐embraced southern African country is home to some of Read More

After many months of safari-deprived longing, Daisy was finally able to go on my much anticipated Tanzanian trip after being postponed twice since 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Here are her impressions. ” Excitement was high and with my negative PCR test in hand, I arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport, where we got screened and went Read More

A handy planning calendar that gives you a month‐by‐month breakdown of the year’s hottest safari happenings and the’ “Top Spots” to experience them! We’re starting 2022 on a high note and staying positive by looking at some of the amazing things you can look forward to on this year’s safari calendar. Africa is very much Read More

There’s nothing like a sleepout under the African night sky! Grab your PJs and toothbrush and enjoy one of the most thrilling and special experiences in the African bush ‐ a sleepout under a canopy of twinkling stars, surrounded by the incredible African wilderness and serenaded by the unique soundtrack that only nighttime Africa can Read More

For smooth, frictionless travel to Africa’s most desirable destinations… Here is a selection of recommended itineraries Seamless travel in Africa is possible.  These itineraries take into consideration each destination’s air access, COVID requirements and our trust in our ground handling partners and preferred suppliers. Click to explore our Virtual Itineraries A Kenya Safari    | Read More

We recently hosted a group of agents from the US on an educational familiarisation (“fam”) trip around South Africa. It was a pleasure to host them and show off what South Africa has to offer. l especially loved seeing things through their eyes and getting fresh perspectives on our destinations and experiences and being surrounded Read More

By now we’re all familiar with the concept of the proverbial ‘bucket list‘ but when it comes to African safaris, we prefer to veer away from the usual, predictable bucket list inclusions – and go deeper. Much deeper! ‘Bucket List‘ ‐- “experiences you hope to accomplish during your lifetime.” We’re about truly authentic safari experiences Read More

Put the pandemic on the back burner and go on safari   You’re fully vaccinated, tired of staying home and your bag is aching to be packed. The African wilderness is calling, and there really is no reason why you shouldn’t heed that call!   Yes, you’ll need a negative PCR test to travel, even Read More

It’s time to do African tourism better! As Africa is steadily opening up to the traveling world once more, the tourism industry is hoping beyond hope that the trickle of international tourists taking the plunge with African vacations will lead to a resurgence in interest in all things safari and a return to relative “normality” where international arrivals Read More