Close your eyes and visualise an African safari. Most likely, an image of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya would pop into your mind. Think flat-topped acacia trees dotting vast savannah. Real “Out of Africa” stuff. A realm of diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and profound cultural heritage, there’s a reason it’s so famous. We…
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We could gush (get it?) about the jaw-dropping Victoria Falls until the hippos come home, but let’s be real – you’ve got to see this African wonder for yourself. And why should you stay at any other place but the best lodges in Victoria Falls? Some of Africa’s most sought-after classic hotels and lodges can…
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Imagine waking up and smelling the coffee beans brewing while on safari in Kenya‘s most illustrious game reserve – the Maasai Mara National Reserve. In front of your private deck, millions of wildebeest and other antelope are marching into the distance. It sounds like a dream come true, right? But for those who can’t get there this…
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Popular first-time destinations in Africa include the triple threat: South Africa, Tanzania, and Kenya. Based on decades-long relationships, Africa enjoys a viable tourism infrastructure and a mature marketing presence; it’s embossed upon the hearts and minds of long-haul travel consumers and the travel trade. Whether travellers wish to explore Africa on a shoestring or in…
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Imagine seeing Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak glistening in the morning sun while herds of elephants march gracefully across the savannah. This is Amboseli National Park, where the natural world unfolds all around you, offering thrilling adventures young and old alike will remember for a lifetime. Here, each day brings new stories to discover, far surpassing any bedtime storybook’s enchantment. A family safari in Kenya…
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An East African safari conjures up visions of ancient sepia-stained maps, pirates plundering, and safari plinths donned by the explorers of yore. The modern spirit of East Africa that now thrives has eclipsed a past peppered with conflict and colonialism. We take you on a journey through four of our favourite countries for an East…
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Imagine teleporting back into prehistoric times, when dinosaurs roamed Earth, and there was no artificial light source in sight or a rumbling engine in earshot. Enter a Gonarezhou National Park safari, an experience so utterly wild and remote that you’ll feel like you’re one of the last people on the planet. So, join me as we take a closer look at why a Gonarezhou…
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Deciding where to go on your next African holiday can seem like an impossible choice, as there are so many wondrous destinations to choose from! Well, the good news is that we know what you should add to your itinerary next… a Lake Kariba safari! Whether it’s for a family holiday, a romantic getaway, or…
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Africa’s so incredible and vast that you have to see it multiple times – and from different perspectives! Experiencing a Big 5 safari in real life stirs you deeply, and seeing these world-renowned creatures in their natural habitat is a true treat. I still remember my first time, gazing up in awe at the wrinkles…
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As though led by an invisible conductor, the dawn chorus gains strength as the birds of Hwange National Park welcome the sunrise with a song. Spanning an impressive 14,600 km² of untamed wilderness, Hwange (pronounced “wh-ungee”) is Zimbabwe‘s largest (and oldest) national park and home to over 400 bird species. But it offers more than feathery creatures, with…
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