Inside this issue of Drumbeat, Spring 2022 There's a buzz around the office, our phones are ringing, safaris are being planned, our clients are travelling, and we have loved your stories about getting back to Africa. Among the safari ideas and news we cover in this issue of Drumbeat are: ... Read more
Seeing a rhinoceros, the two horned beast that seems to be a relic of the age of dinosaurs, in Africa’s wilderness is one of life’s greatest thrills. Making sure you're in the right place, with a good guide alongside you, is the best way to improve your chances of seeing ... Read more
Giraffe are among Africa’s most enchanting animals. Spotting a head peering over the top of an acacia tree or admiring the effortless ease with which they canter across the plains never fails to delight. They are rarer than many would think, with current estimates suggesting just over 117,000 giraffe in ... Read more
Zambia, the warm heart of Africa, has something for everyone whether that be for a family, a honeymoon, a keen birder, photographer, wildlife enthusiast or simply someone who wants to enjoy an incredible African experience. It has breathtaking vistas, phenomenal wildlife viewing, some of the best guiding in Africa, exceptional ... 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
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
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
Escaping the reaches of WiFi or a mobile phone signal is quite a challenge these days. For those keen to enjoy a holiday without interruption there are still pockets of Africa where you can – though even here, evading the mobile is becoming increasingly difficult. Here are some of the ... Read more
Travel to Africa is back and many of our favourites have space until the end of the year. If you fancy some winter sunshine and can get away in the next few months there are deals to be done. If you can book now, it's a great time to go ... Read more
