Our lives would be far less colourful if birds did not form part of our world. However, these magnificent creatures are often overlooked by tourists while undertaking trips to Africa. I have to admit that
If your African holidays have not yet included Victoria Falls, it is time to add it to your bucket list. It is known as The Smoke that Thunders (Mosi-oa-Tunya) by Zimbabweans. A name that is
While a wildlife safari may be one of the biggest reasons why people visit Africa, this continent has a lot more to offer than just its spectacular animals. Take Cape Town for example. It is
Something that can be said about the African bush is that it’s unpredictable. While you are on a wildlife safari, one day may be filled with impressive and unforgettable sightings, followed by a day where
Credit: Ian Shaw (Destinations Africa Supporter) International travel has opened up so you’re off on a holiday. Below are a few recommendations and considerations (not advice) learnt from my personal experience 4 years ago when
Mountain Gorillas! There are only a few places left in the world to see these primates in their natural habitat so making the trek is a once in a lifetime experience. I use the word
A honeymoon is an extremely special holiday for a newlywed couple. It’s their first adventure together after the wedding and a continued celebration of the marriage. Journeying off on honeymoon also brings some much needed
It’s easy to see why Kenya is so captivating; with vast lakes and mountain ranges, the endless savanna of the Masai Mara; the metropolis of Nairobi and her colourful tribal cultures. Then there is the annual Great Migration. We look at Kenya – the country where the safari was born.
If you’re at this page, then you’re one step closer to experiencing the African trip of a lifetime! We deliberately avoid organising “group tours”, preferring custom-made itineraries that mean you receive the very best value
The cheetah is the fastest of all land mammals, able to accelerate from 0 to 113 km in just a few seconds. It’s easily distinguished from other spotted big cats, such as leopards, by its
While there are many meat-eating mammals that live and hunt in family-based units, few of them take communal living as seriously as the meerkat. On our recent visit to Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana, we took a
Interpretation of the natural world is a crucial survival skill as old as mankind. Today, an essential tool for conservation is the ability to join-the-dots from evidence left behind by animals to track their whereabouts.
