Why Etosha is out of this world

Namibia’s Etosha National Park is pure safari gold, but not in the traditional “track down the Big Five” way. A visit to this vast, dry and remote southern African destination is about as far as you can get from the usual safari. It looks very different to what you might expect from the likes of […]

Beyond the game drive: exciting alternative safaris

When you think of a safari, you probably imagine being in a game vehicle – but this is just one way to explore the bush. There are many other modes of transport when it comes to safari, ever increasing as travellers become more active and more adventurous. Here are some top alternative safaris. Walking Not so […]

5 African countries you should travel to in 2019

Struggling to pick a destination for next year’s big vacation? Let us help. These are five countries that should be on your radar in 2019. Rwanda is a very exciting travel destination right now. The government has committed to fostering a strong sustainable tourism model by inviting some of the top safari companies on the […]

The best African hotel and safari openings of 2019

We’ve got the scoop on some of the most hotly anticipated hotel and lodge openings in 2019. Some of these will open up off-the-beaten-track destinations for the first time, whereas others are catering to increased demand in popular safari areas. Here are some of the most exciting launches of 2019.  Lekkerwater Beach Lodge, South Africa […]

6 of the best ecolodges in Africa

Wolwedans

There are many camps and lodges that consider themselves ‘ecolodges’ – but there are some who take this more seriously than others. These six, thoughtful ecolodges offer an incredible, meaningful experience of a destination whilst minimising their guests’ footprint on the planet. Wolwedans, Namibia Though there is a spate of new openings in Namibia, Wolwedans has […]

The best African hotel and safari openings of 2018

2018 sees a spate of exciting new hotel openings across Africa, particularly in Namibia and Rwanda, two of the continent’s current hottest destinations. Some of these are reopened lodges and camps that have undergone a major refurbishment and redesign, while others are brand-new resorts in areas without any previous luxury accommodations. Each one provides a […]

Six of the best summer vacation ideas in Africa

It’s a happy coincidence that that Northern Hemisphere’s summer holidays overlap with the best time to travel to many African destinations. Winter in Africa usually means dry conditions and cooler temperatures, which animals love. It’s generally still warm enough to wear a t-shirt during the day, so it hardly feels like the winters many of […]

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 […]

Ten amazing things you didn’t know about Namibia

Namibia is a vast, sublimely beautiful country that runs up the south-west Atlantic coast of Africa. It is home to a huge, ancient desert and great sand dunes, a battered coastline and an enormous canyon. For photographers, it’s a dream destination. If it’s not yet on your travel radar, here are some things about Namibia […]

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 […]