Gliding along the waterways of the Okavango Delta is one of the best ways to experience this pristine Garden of Eden. There is nothing nicer than sitting quietly (and as still as possible so as not to rock the mokoro!) as your poler gently guides you through the reeds and hippo channels of this wetland Read More
Vanessa Ratcliffe
After a short stint in the advertising industry, Vanessa started freelance tour guiding. She developed some wonderful relationships with clients in the US who ultimately referred their friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually Vanessa started organising safari trips. Vanessa’s combination of experience and passion have made her a driving force in the African travel industry in her 20-year career. She contributes to the marketing, social media and creative direction of the company.
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We were recently invited by Desert & Delta to join a small group of Africa travel agents on a ‘Fam Trip’ to Botswana. Here are our impressions. Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe National Park Chobe Game Lodge was our first camp. We were surprised and delighted to be met by a female guide driving an open Read More
My stay at the Islands of Siankaba at Victoria Falls
After having my arm twisted to leave my computer and my family behind…I accepted the invitation to visit the Islands of Siankaba, a lovely lodge set on a sand island in the Zambezi River just upstream from the Victoria Falls in Zambia. Here are my travel notes and impressions. I flew directly from breezy Cape Read More