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September 2nd 2020  |   Unique Experiences, Countries, Miscellaneous, South Africa  |  by   Richard Smith

If you’re heading to South Africa for the British and Irish Lions tour next summer we’ve some great suggestions to make the most of your time in this spectacular country.  With good infrastructure and reliable internal and regional flights you’d be amazed by the variety we can weave into an ... Read more

September 1st 2020  |   Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Richard Smith

MPs prefer tailored emails to campaign driven templates. Ideally use the points in the template below to write your own email. However if you’d rather cut and paste this version, please do so. Find Your MP and Their Email Address Please click this link to find your MP: members.parliament.uk/constituencies A ... Read more

August 25th 2020  |   Maldives, Countries  |  by   Lucinda Rome

The Maldives, open since mid-July, are one of the most naturally socially distanced destinations one could visit. Factor in that the resorts are limited to one hotel on an island and this slice of Indian Ocean paradise looks particularly appealing in our current world situation. Our pick here is Soneva ... Read more

August 17th 2020  |   Wildlife Safaris, Unique Experiences, Countries, Experiences, Miscellaneous, Zambia  |  by   Richard Smith

Zambia has reopened her doors and with so many of our team having lived and worked here it’s one we feel particularly close to.  Here’s a real 'escape from it all' suggestion. One of Africa’s oldest safari destinations, Zambia is where walking safaris were pioneered with safari legends Norman Carr ... Read more

August 4th 2020  |   Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, South Africa  |  by   Francis Naumann

The Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s oldest, largest, and best-known wildlife reserves. It originally consisted of just the land between the Crocodile River on the southern boundary and the Sabi River, and was proclaimed a government wildlife reserve by the president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, ... Read more

July 14th 2020  |   Photography Safaris, Shop, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Richard Smith

A feature in an old issue of Wanderlust, which I was reading over the weekend, has started me thinking about the best binoculars for safaris. Do I Need My Own Binoculars On Safari? We often get questions regarding binoculars when clients are looking through the holiday packing list – ‘Is ... Read more

July 2nd 2020  |   Ethiopia, Unique Experiences, Countries, Miscellaneous  |  by   Francis Naumann

Ethiopia is primarily thought of as a cultural destination, and it has such an amazing history and rich culture that many people are happy to just focus on this aspect of the country.  However, it does in fact have a very wide range of habitats, and very varied wildlife as ... Read more

July 2nd 2020  |   Travel, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Francis Naumann

We are confident that as well as being the most exciting, romantic, beautiful and richly rewarding continent on Earth, Africa will also be one of the safest places for a holiday once we are allowed to travel again.  During the Coronavirus hiatus, safari camps and lodges have devoted time to ... Read more

June 24th 2020  |   Ethiopia, Wildlife Safaris, Travel, Unique Experiences, Countries, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Francis Naumann

Ethiopia is a big country, more than four times the size of the UK, and it’s the sort of place that an aficionado could spend years travelling around thanks to its rich history, vibrant cultures and amazing scenery. There is also some intriguing wildlife,  plentiful activity on offer, and the ... Read more

June 23rd 2020  |   Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Namibia  |  by   Francis Naumann

Namibia is a remarkable country in so many ways, not least its size and small population. Around two million people are scattered across a land mass larger than France and Spain combined, so it’s no wonder that settlements are few and far between, and the locals are always pleased to ... Read more

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