Blog
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.
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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…
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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…
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Grab the kids and head to the desert for a Namibian family adventure! Namibia’s vast landscapes and remote, otherwordly beauty are legendary and attract travellers from across the world looking for the solitude and unique sense of desolation it’s…
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WE’VE LAUNCHED A FOUNDATION – MALACHITE FOUNDATION 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…
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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…
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Love is in the African air! Our guide to some of the most romantic things you can do on safari A safari honeymoon is one of the most romantic ways to celebrate a new marriage. Think candlelit dinners under…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…