Stories to inspire: The best travel books about Africa
Something about travelling through African countries seems to demand pen is put to paper. From colonial-era experiences in East Africa and epic trips around the continent to accounts of the author’s own country, there is a plethora of books available about this vast, diverse continent. Each of these top travel books reveals a different perspective, […]
Seven of the most epic honeymoon destinations in Africa
Surely home to the most romantic destinations on the planet, Africa is an easy choice for a beach and bush luxury safari honeymoon. Whether you want to spend this big trip exploring remote areas of wilderness; enjoying private dinners on isolated Indian Ocean beaches; stargazing from your treetop bed in the bush; or all of […]
Six of the best luxury hotel spas in Africa
If a good massage is an essential element in your holiday accommodation choice, look no further than our selection of the best luxury hotel spas in Africa. From city hotels where you can ease off the jet lag with an invigorating massage to beach resorts that will ensure you’re 100% unwound by the time you […]
The most stunning boutique hotels in Africa
Southern and East Africa are regions of sublime natural beauty, and hotels have had to up their game to complement the landscape in a way that combines design, comfort and sustainability. From cool city hotels to cutting-edge luxury safari style, we’ve selected some of the best hotels in Africa for design lovers. Cottar’s 1920s Camp […]
The best safaris in Africa for a digital detox
A few years ago, everyone was worried about whether they would be able to connect whilst on holiday, for work, for social media or to call home. Today we have the opposite problem: where in the world can we completely disconnect for a full digital detox? Most of us know that when there’s WiFi, the […]
What to expect on your first safari
If you’ve never been on a luxury safari before, you might find yourself wondering what kind of experience it will be. What should you pack? What’s a typical day like? Fear not: we have some of the answers to the questions people tend to ask before they head off on their first safari adventure. What […]
The most romantic luxury safari experiences in Africa
Choosing the most romantic luxury safari experiences is extremely difficult, because everything about safaris are romantic! From the seclusion and the surrounding wilderness to the beautiful lodges and camps we have here in Africa, this is a travel experience that is perfect for romantics. Here are some of the most special things you can experience […]
Six of the most photogenic infinity pools in Africa
Luxury safaris are about the wildlife, the experiences and the destination, but let’s be honest – an incredible infinity pool is never a bad thing! From pools overhanging the Indian Ocean to wildlife-watching spots, these are some of the most scenic, Instagram-ready infinity pools in Africa. Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Tanzania One of the most stunning […]
Your guide to Africa’s famous Big Five
If you’re even remotely interested in safaris, you’ve probably heard of the Big Five – namely, lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo and rhinos. The ‘Big Five’ is actually an old hunting term, referring to the African animals that were the most difficult and dangerous to hunt on foot. Of course, here we refer to them as […]
Your guide to the best beaches in Africa
The shores of Africa vary from dramatic, ocean-battered coastlines to tropical bays fringed with palm trees. As luxury travel experts specialising in southern and East Africa, we’ve got a few favourite spots that are perfect as destinations in their own right or retreats at which to relax after a few days on safari. These are […]