Vanessa Ratcliffe

Walking Safaris and following in the footsteps of legends Throughout history African exploration has happened on foot, on expeditions out into the unknown. From the earliest peoples like the San in the south and the Nilotic tribes in the north, the only way to discover new hunting grounds and grazing for livestock was to head Read More

When it comes to spectacular scenery, iconic landmarks and phenomenal photographic opportunities, an Africa trip offers you some of the best backdrops in the world. These are some of our recommendations for the most Instagrammable and photo-friendly safari destinations where your phone and camera are going to work overtime… Africa’s natural beauty is beyond compare Read More

It’s the most iconic bucket-list travel experiences in the world – the Great Migration, when around two million wildebeest move on a long, circuitous route across the great plains of East Africa from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to Kenya’s Maasai Mara. But which to choose? Let’s look at both… What’s the difference between the Maasai Read More

With southern Africa now fully open for business with vaccinated travelers no longer needing PCR tests to travel, there’s no better time than right now to look into  the variety of options for a multi‐country safari that combines the excitingly diverse best the sub‐continent has to offer! Here in southern Africa, you can indulge in Read More

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

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