I love a pool; more for swimming in than lazing alongside, and our clients often cite a swimming pool as their must-haves for their safari holiday. Indeed, one of the most relaxing ways to spend downtime when you are on safari is to cool off for a dip in a ... Read more

There are few other thrills as great as that experienced when standing on Africa’s highest point, the 5,895m Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Many people love the idea of taking on this iconic challenge and, with the right team alongside you, it’s possible to do it in greater comfort than ... Read more

Over the last 25 years, we have built up the most incredible black book of contacts and forged long-lasting relationships with some of the top guides on the continent. Just as it’s our job to design the perfect African holiday, it is the guide's role to work closely with you ... Read more

The story of Kivuli Trust all began with the founder Paula Pape, stumbling upon a small wooden classroom on the outskirts of town, in Nakuru County, Kenya. Inside she was met by a dozen children all with varying degrees of mental and physical disabilities being cared for by a single ... Read more

Botswana rediscovered I’ve been to Africa countless times and probably spent years in the bush during the past five decades, but it never fails to affect and humble me. I can’t sensibly explain its massive impact, but it could be the heat, or the sounds of the bush, the raw power ... Read more

Tucked in the southwest corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is 1,019 sq km of pristine tropical rainforest, stretching from the bottom of Lake Albert down to the border of Burundi. A mosaic of towering mountains, great lakes, dappled savannahs, misty marshlands and deep valleys, Nyungwe is one of Africa’s ... Read more

What are the differences between national parks, national reserves, concessions and conservancies? There are many ways in which land is managed for wildlife throughout Africa and by choosing to go on safari you help to support the conservation of wildlife and wild places, and the livelihoods of local people and ... Read more

You need to be organised when packing for a riding safari. With a limited luggage allowance you need to be prepared but not go overboard.  Most riding safaris will operate a laundry service so you can factor that into your packing.  Here is our list of riding essentials: 1. Light-weight ... Read more

Mobile safaris are the original and most authentic way to experience Africa’s wilderness.  The luxury they offer lies in the access to expanses of exquisite private habitat, totally private wildlife viewing, and a real sense of adventure. They range in style from the very simple to astonishingly comfortable.  Try one ... Read more

Embarking on a safari is a thrilling adventure, a chance to witness the majestic beauty of wildlife in their natural habitats.  By choosing to go on safari you are not just investing in an unforgettable experience, a percentage of the cost of your holiday goes into the communites, conservation and ... Read more