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Uganda & Rwanda – Gorilla trekking and so much more

Renowned the world over for being home to the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas and the opportunity to go gorilla trekking to observe these critically endangered great apes in their natural habitat, there is actually much more to both Rwanda and Uganda than these impressive creatures… Besides the great apes and primates, there are incredible 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

Multi-destination travel in Africa is back

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

Unveiling 10 ‘new’ camps and lodges

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

Hot in Africa

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

Daisy’s Tanzania trip report

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

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

AFRICA OPEN FOR TRAVEL – Updates

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

Hosting our agents in South Africa

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