Everyone has heard of the Serengeti National Park, some of Earth’s most fertile grassland, and its immense herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra. It's no surprise that visitors flock to see this astonishing spectacle which can make the neighbourhood seem rather congested with vehicles. In contrast, Mwiba Private Wildlife Reserve ... Read more
We sit on the deck overlooking the dry riverbed warming ourselves in the morning sun. The whole family is dressed in muted colours as we wait for our guide to return with news. He left early, before sunrise and the delivery of coffee to our tents, to meet the rhino ... Read more
Makuleke is little known, even among safari specialists. Test it if you like. Call six safari companies and see how many can place it. One might be able to, and a couple of others might ask if you meant Marakele, but I’m confident most won’t know where it is or ... Read more
During part of a recent holiday in Namibia, Richard and his family spent a week exploring with Francois as their guide. Rather than being based at one particular camp, Francois works for safari outfit Ultimate Safaris whose guides lead guests through various parts of this spectacular country. He and Richard ... Read more
As this epic series Seven Worlds, One Planet comes to a close in Africa, we've gathered together the best places to see some of the animals highlighted in the final episode. Chimpanzees Chimpanzees live in rainforests and wet savannahs across several countries in central and East Africa. While the BBC ... Read more
Africa’s Indian Ocean coastline contains some of the world’s finest coral reefs and offers wonderfully varied diving holidays from the warm tropical waters around northern Mozambique to the cooler seas off South Africa’s Cape coast. Several marine parks and reserves line the coast of Kenya, continuing down to even better ... Read more
On her recent educational trip to Tanzania's western parks of Katavi and Mahale, Lucinda took the chance to chat to Hamza Mmole guide/manager at Chada Katavi Lodge. How long have you been guiding? I started with Nomad Safaris in 2006, working front of house and hosting, which gave them the ... Read more
Francis has just returned from northern Tanzania where he had the chance to walk across parts of the region few others get to see. Along the way he took time to chat to Wayo Africa senior guide George Phestor about his life as a safari guide. Please tell me a ... Read more
Cape Town is famous for its eclectic mix of restaurants and wealth of talented chefs from around the world who are all about using fresh, local ingredients. The most popular book up months in advance, but there are so many other options it’s often hard to know where to start. ... Read more
The wildlife, classic tented camps and stunning scenery are the hallmarks of a safari. You’re also likely to leave Africa astonished by the sheer ingenuity of safari chefs. They can rustle up perfect soufflés and cakes from holes in the ground, make the best breakfasts ever over an open fire ... Read more
