Short break Access to Victoria Falls is terrific nowadays, and carriers such as Ethiopian and Kenya Airways make it easy to get there well within 24 hours of leaving home. With the Falls themselves and fabulous wildlife viewing on offer within easy reach of the international airport, it’s a great ... Read more

One of the most enjoyable parts of working at a bespoke safari company is talking to clients when they come home. These chats often last an hour or more and are real highlights of our job. It’s lovely to see photos and hear about unique animal interactions, as well as ... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

Combine some of Africa’s most iconic scenery with a huge variety of wildlife and it is easy to see how you could return from a Tanzania safari with 2,000 (edited) photos. It is one of the most complete safari destinations on the African continent where there is a dream safari ... Read more

Namibia’s haunting landscapes have long captured travellers’ imaginations. Incredible scenery, wonderful light, surprisingly varied wildlife, exceptional guides and superb places to stay make Namibia an absolute pleasure to visit and a truly spectacular place to enjoy a dream safari. Activities are as varied as you’ll find anywhere with self-drive safaris, ... Read more

Africa’s wilderness areas provide a wonderful canvas for an eclectic range of learning opportunities.  Whether it’s turning twigs into bush toothbrushes or taking the first steps towards a scuba diving qualification, there’s something for everyone. Here are just a few of the incredible things you can do in the world’s ... Read more