I was invited by Selous Safari Company to experience the ultimate Tanzanian Bush & Beach safari circuit. A combination of an adventurous safari that included the Ruaha National Park, Nyerere National Park (formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve) and Fanjove Private Island in the Songo Songo Archipelago, just off the coast of Tanzania. JONGOMERU Read More
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Our African travel blog features a smorgasbord collection of articles ranging from updates from the bush, safari stories, travel tips and advice, conservation matters, industry gossip and insightful news and reviews about travel in Southern and East Africa. With contributions by travel experts with a passion for Africa, you will be inspired, informed and prepared for your next African adventure.
Botswana – the best breakaway for me and my teens
I was invited to experience a safari with Feline Fields in Botswana. School holidays were looming with not much on the horizon for my two kids but the prospect of more screen time. So I took them along. As it turned out, it was the perfect teen breakaway! What made this trip so special was Read More
My Incredible FAM Trip To Botswana
I recently joined a Wilderness FAM trip to Botswana. (view the detailed virtual itinerary) It has been a few years since I have been to Botswana, so I was very excited. We arrived into Maun and headed over to the Wilderness Safari’s air-conditioned lounge (which was very welcome in the heat of November). We enjoyed Read More
Why now is the best time for East Africa
East Africa is considered one of the best destinations to travel to right now – Kenya and Tanzania are flavour of the year for international safari travellers and our partners and ground handlers are busy and saying the availability at the top lodges and camps will become an issue if travellers don’t plan their trips timeously. With Read More
Sharing Africa’s best‐kept secret…
It’s known as the SECRET SEASON ‐ that heady period between January and March each year when the African wilderness is lush and green, filled with life and vibrant colour and hardly any tourists! WHY WE LOVE A SUMMERTIME SAFARI As winter firms its grip on the northern hemisphere and the temperatures plummet, summer gets Read More
An Epic Photo Safari – Namibia, South Africa, Botswana
SOSSUSVLEI, THE OKAVANGO DELTA, AND SOUTH AFRICA’S SABI SANDS… IN ONE AMAZING ADVENTURE! When you combine the best Southern Africa has to offer with the added luxury of a superlative private guide and expert photographer, the result is something close to safari heaven… Read on, and see if you agree! Return clients who absolutely love Africa Read More
A visual safari calendar
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
Sleepouts on safari: A billion‐star experience!
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
Return to my beloved Zambia
As you know, I was born in Zambia, and so when the opportunity to join this agent educational trip came up, I put my name in the hat and crossed my finger and toes! It worked! With my passport (which I had to dust off) and my packed soft-sided duffel bag, I checked in for Read More
Gratuity Guidelines
We always give our guests written guidelines on how to handle gratuities, so please check the ‘tipping guidelines’ in the travel documentation provided by your consultant. Gratuities are not included in your trip cost. You are under no obligation to tip. Subject to the service received, this is entirely discretionary. Tipping is not compulsory but Read More