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September 23rd 2021  |   Unique Experiences, Mauritius, Countries, Miscellaneous  |  by   Charlotte Opperman

With its swaying palms, idyllic hotels and turquoise seas, Mauritius is a sublime tropical paradise. We are delighted to report that from 1st October fully vaccinated guests can once again enjoy all her heavenly charms. The even better news is that several of our favourite hotels are offering some very ... Read more

September 17th 2021  |   Maldives, Unique Experiences, Countries, Miscellaneous  |  by   Lucinda Rome

The Maldives comprises over 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean, spread across 26 different coral atolls.  Many are uninhabited and each resort is located on an individual island.  If you are looking for warm seas, white sand beaches, superb accommodation, great diving, snorkelling and watersports, look no further - the ... Read more

September 14th 2021  |   Kenya, Mauritius, Countries, South Africa  |  by   Charlotte Opperman

Africa is wonderful right now, as recent testimonials affirm there really is no better time to travel. For many of our clients the burning question is ‘but HOW can we travel to Africa?’ With hotel quarantine on return to the UK as the first stumbling block but Mauritius on the ... Read more

July 20th 2021  |   Wildlife Safaris, Unique Experiences, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Lucinda Rome

There are myriad ways to explore Africa’s fabulous wilderness areas and while vehicle based or walking safaris tend to be the most familiar, add some other options for a stand out safari holiday. Here are some of our favourites: Exploring Africa’s great rivers by boat gives a whole different perspective ... Read more

July 16th 2021  |   Botswana, Riding Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Alice Gully

African Horseback Safaris With over 40 horses to choose from, there’s a mount to suit most riders at African Horseback Safaris.  You’ll need to be fit enough to ride for up to six hours at a time, and experienced enough to stay on at all paces.  Fulfil these criteria and ... Read more

July 15th 2021  |   Wildlife Safaris, Unique Experiences, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Alice Gully

Even eating is an experience on safari.  You might find yourself dining beneath a blanket of a million stars, or overlooking a hippo-filled river, or listening to the waves lapping the beach with your toes in the sand.  Wherever you are, you'll rarely eat in the same spot twice and ... Read more

July 8th 2021  |   Wildlife Safaris, Unique Experiences, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Francis Naumann

Walking is a perfect way to explore Africa’s great wilderness regions.  Whether you fancy a gentle stroll from your lodge or a more adventurous multi-day walking safari, you will – at this slower pace - discover a whole new world sometimes missed on vehicle-based wildlife drives.  Walking of one sort ... Read more

July 5th 2021  |   Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Alice Gully

Quirky places to sleep abound on safari. From the simplest of sleep outs to luxury fly camps, there is an extraordinary array of places to lay your head. We are great fans and think you will be too. Here’s a selection of some of the best, many of which are ... Read more

June 24th 2021  |   Wildlife Safaris, Unique Experiences, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Richard Smith

Sky TV’s ‘Africa’s Wild Horizons’ features many of the African destinations we know and love as it journeys across some of the continent’s most diverse ecosystems and important breeding grounds. The first series features six episodes: Episode 1 looks at South Africa’s Waterberg region where little disruption to the wild ... Read more

June 23rd 2021  |   Wildlife Safaris, Malawi, Unique Experiences, Countries, Experiences, Miscellaneous, Zambia  |  by   Francis Naumann

Zambia tops the list of many safari specialists’ favourite southern African countries. The woodlands, the rivers, the elephants, the bright red sausage tree flowers, the Zambezi valley escarpment, walking safaris, boating, excellent wild dog and leopard sightings, and exceptional guiding make it a first-class safari destination. On top of that, ... Read more

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