Mt Kenya vs Kilimanjaro – what’s the difference?
It’s one of the most-asked questions in African travel and a tricky one. Africa’s tallest two mountains can be hiked to their summits but they are quite different in experience, cost & logistics.
Ilona’s Botswana educational trip
Ilona’s Botswana educational trip was truly special, from the warm-hearted locals and amazing wildlife to conversations around the campfire and breath-taking sunsets – she cannot wait for her next adventure!
Tswalu – The Red Kalahari
You can visit the Kalahari and view its wildlife in several countries – notably Botswana – but if you are looking for the purest distillation of the Kalahari experience, then South Africa’s Tswalu Reserve stands head and shoulders above everyone else.
Kids & the Okavango: Young Explorer Camp
Family safaris to Africa are becoming more and more popular because they are becoming easier and easier to do. Now you can explore the wildest places from the comfort of a camp that has been designed for families and one of the best places to experience this is Botswana’s Okavango.
Cape Town’s best Nature & Wildlife tours
Cape Town’s best nature and wildlife tours are easy to do on a self-drive holiday. But if you want to go birding at the best spot in town, or you’d like explore low-tide rock pools and learn about the plants that cover the mountains then you’re going to need a specialist guide.
Exploring the Skeleton Coast
Combining Shipwreck Lodge with a stay at Hoanib Valley Camp, allowed us to enjoy a one-of-a-kind self-drive activity through the interior of the Skeleton Coast with a transfer vehicle driving ahead of us…
Flying Safaris – Maximise your Time & Experience
If you’re aiming to get the most out of your African safari experience or if you want to visit the best, most wildlife-rich destinations – then you’ll need to buckle up and spend some time in the sky.
National Parks vs Private Reserves – what’s the difference?
It’s probably something that’s come up in your research: some lodges and safaris take place in National Parks while others make us of Private Reserves or Concessions. So what’s the difference?
Top 5 New Year’s Eve Destinations
New Year’s Eve safaris deliver a unique experience: the weather is warm and the sun bright during the southern summer. Africa’s wildlife reserves are lush and green and on the coast, beaches bustle with holiday activity and Africa’s most-loved city – Cape Town.
First-time Safari guide & the Words you’ll need
Planning your first safari can be daunting. There’s the question of what to wear, what to bring and what to expect. And it gets more confusing when people start using familiar words in unfamiliar ways: what can you look forward to on a bush breakfast, for example?
