Rwanda welcomes back black rhinos
20 eastern black rhinos have been translocated to Akagera National Park in Rwanda from South Africa. African Parks, in collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board and with funding provided by the Howard G Buffett Foundation, carried out the translocation. African Parks, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, took over the management of the park […]
Tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration
East Africa’s annual wildebeest migration is an unmatched wildlife spectacle. This Great Migration through the Serengeti and Masai Mara is an ancient cycle triggered by seasonal rainfall and the growth of sweet new grasses, which sets these mega herds in perpetual motion. While there is a typical annual movement pattern, each month of the year […]
Cheetahs return to Malawi
Liwonde National Park in Malawi welcomes back its first big cats, a profound milestone in the ongoing restoration of this valuable protected area. Famous for its glorious Lake Malawi, easygoing vibe and blissfully uncrowded wildlife reserves and national parks, Malawi is working hard to rehabilitate its wilderness areas. The latest good news is the successful […]
The world’s best land-based whale watching
You may have ticked sightings of Africa’s famous Big Five off your must-see list, but did you know South Africa gives you an excellent chance of getting up close and personal with the Marine Big Five? The oceans surrounding the southern tip of Africa are rich with southern right whales, great white sharks, penguins, dolphins […]
Discover Rwanda
Now is the time to visit Rwanda – Africa’s ‘land of a thousand hills’ – where two prestigious safari operators are opening their doors. Wilderness Safaris and One&Only will both provide an exceptional base from which to explore Rwanda. This is a country that offers a life-changing, transformative escape, with unparalleled encounters with highly threatened […]
Linkwasha Camp, Wilderness Safaris
Rebuilt from scratch, Wilderness Safaris reopened what is probably Hwange’s most luxurious camp in May 2015. Linkwasha ups the ante on luxury accommodation in Hwange – which has largely remained off the grid and only frequented by proper safari aficionados due to only having down-to-earth accommodation and less accessible international connections. The camp’s exteriors are […]
Horseback riding in the Masai Mara
Kenya’s Masai Mara is a fave amongst first time safari-goers and considering the plethora of wildlife that calls this savannah home and the profusion of excellent lodges throughout the region, it’s easy to see why. So how can you make YOUR experience even more unique? By exploring it on horse-back. The Okavango Delta is renowned […]
5 activities to add to your safari holiday
When planning a safari holiday, it’s important to remember that no two safari experiences will be identical. While guides are trained to bring guests to where all the action is (and have an innate knack for doing so) sometimes wildlife is just too unpredictable. It therefore makes good sense to have a plan B – […]
Why go on a luxury safari?
Whether you’re a newbie to the travelling scene or a serial bucket-list ticker, there’s no doubt that a safari is somewhere on your ‘must experience’ list. We couldn’t agree with you more. And the best way to experience a safari is to go all out and take the luxury route. Here’s why you should experience […]
Majete, an African conservation success story
Picture by Robin Pope Safaris Majete, in south Malawi, is an area spanning 70,000 hectares, part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, and has various habitats which allow for a wide variety of species to thrive – picture river valleys, riverine forests, waterfalls and mature woodlands, accompanied by granite-topped hills. Today, safari goers will have the […]