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There are so many great restaurants to chose from in and around Cape Town and the Winelands.  Here’s a selection of our recommendations. Some are longstanding local favourites, most are in a pretty location with views, some are fun for people watching.  Most have innovative chefs who are lucky to have access to the best freshest 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! Considering Africa and wondering when to travel to which destinations? Have a look at our safari calendar. Now’s the time to plan your next safari with us, because there’s something amazing for Read More

If you want to get up close to gorillas in their natural habitat, then Uganda’s BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST is one of the best places in the world. Sitting quietly in the presence of these incredible primates as they go about their day – eating, grooming and playing…will be one the highlights of your life! There Read More

Ilze joined a FAM trip hosted by andBeyond which visited three beautiful camps in Botswana’s Okavango Delta – Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, Sandibe Safari Lodge and Xaranna Okavango Tented Camp Ilze’s impressions of Nxabega… The main area overlooks a busy waterhole that attracts a range of wildlife, from zebra and elephants to red lechwe and Read More

Rwanda is one of the best destinations for gorilla trekking. Approximately half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas are found in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans), a mountainous environment dominated by forests.  Time spent face to face with the gorilla families in their natural habitat is a humbling and profoundly spiritual experience. Read More

With more families travelling together, there is an increase in exclusive-use villas and family suites with a flexible schedule. Child-friendly lodges that welcome little ones offer age-appropriate programmes and activities in nature aimed at keeping the kids entertained and enthralled. Experienced lodge staff take care of children while parents are out on game drive, and Read More

Here’s a list of safari lodges on our radar that have year-round honeymoon special offers. The offer is a discount off the cost of accommodation for one spouse. Proof of marriage is required. The offer is generally valid between 6 and 12 months from the date of marriage and is applicable all year round. Other Read More

WE’VE STARTED AN UPLIFTMENT FUND to raise funds to support causes that are close to our hearts We are currently raising funds to help a member of our staff purchase a proper home Zuki, our lovely cleaning lady, is a single mother who still lives in a township shack with her daughters and granddaughter. We’ve Read More

Botswana is a hot destination… and we don’t mean amazing wildlife, pristine ecosystems and fascinating cultures, but actual heat! For some, the thought of being hot on safari can be off‐putting, so it’s good to know that there are safari lodges and camps with air‐conditioning! The appeal of a Botswana safari is being the only Read More

Most of the safari camps in Botswana are quite expensive due to their remote (and therefore exclusive) locations and the luxury levels of their suites and amenities. However, there’s a handful of camps that we recommend for those looking to stay in camps that have less frills but still offer a solid Botswana safari experience. Read More