Travelling with children can be fun, but can also be stressful. We have planned countless family safari and beach holidays. We share our tips for making sure everyone has a relaxing holiday. Opt for a pool The traditional safari day means you’ll likely have some down time during the day. ... Read more
As travel gets easier, some of our favourite spots are offering some tempting specials to encourage visitors to their properties. Some like the Mauritius offer need a quick response to catch the deal, but travel can be for later. Others are for bookings and travel within the next few months ... Read more
Wildlife migrations are often ancient patterns of movement, and always driven by seasonal variations in climate and food supply. One of the oldest and most significant in East Africa was that of wildebeest moving from Amboseli to Nairobi National Park, now stifled by development along the southern edge of Nairobi ... Read more
The last 18 months have been bumpy for international travel and, like many of our clients, we’ve also had to put the brakes on our regular recce trips to Africa and the Indian Ocean. So, when the opportunity came up for a last minute holiday to Mauritius, it was time ... Read more
With its stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife, and some of the most romantic accommodation anywhere on the planet, Africa is a superb honeymoon destination. Each country offers something unique and the African coastline is home to some of the world’s prettiest beaches. We know that a honeymoon is an incredibly important ... Read more
This is certainly one of the questions we are often asked about gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda. It’s closely followed by “How long are the gorilla treks?” While we cannot give a definitive answer, we’ve set out our expert opinion below to give you a good idea as to ... Read more
We're often asked if it's possible to stay at a camp in Kenya's Masai Mara where there's a swimming pool. Twenty years ago there were very few camps we could have suggested but today there is a lovely selection scattered across the plains of the Masai Mara and adjoining private ... Read more
The wonderfully impressive mountain gorillas, which share a whopping 98% of our DNA, live in the dense forests on and around the Virunga Massif (a chain of volcanoes bordering Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda), as well as the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Very much an endangered ... Read more
If you are looking to reconnect, restore your soul and rejuvenate after a challenging couple of years then we’ve got some great ideas to inspire you. These family safari suggestions combine adventure, superb wildlife experiences, charismatic guides and beautiful lodges. All you could possibly want on your next holiday. Zambia ... Read more
Safari works on so many levels as a celebratory holiday and is a wonderful choice as a last hurrah before children flee the nest. So well in fact, that my own children – who at 26 and 27 are well past the nest fleeing stage - will still drop everything ... Read more
