Exotic Adventures in Diego Suarez, Madagascar: Itinerary Spotlight

June 12, 2012By Sandy Salle

Image above of Sugar Mountain in one of Diego’s bays. We just returned from a 14-day adventure in Madagascar and are thrilled to share with you the beauty of this extraordinary country! Located off the southeast coast of the African continent, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, but by far the most … Read More

Spotlight on Chitabe Camp

June 7, 2012By Sandy Salle

On a beautiful island, southeast of the Okavango Delta, in Botswana, you will find Chitabe Camp, situated in a private concession area. The Chitabe Concession covers 28,000 hectares (1 hectare is the equivalent of approximately 2.47 acres) of pristine, Okavango Delta wilderness. It borders the Moremi Game Reserve and is nuzzled between two main rivers, … Read More

Sweet Dreams in Tanzania

April 24, 2012By Sandy Salle

If authenticity and natural frontier is what you’re looking for then Tanzania is calling your name. With a handful of camps speckled throughout the country, Tanzania is truly a secluded retreat. It’s just you and nature when you visit this extraordinary wilderness. And to give you a little taste of some of the accommodations found … Read More

Into the Zambia Bush: Exploring The Bushcamps of South Luangwa

April 19, 2012By Sandy Salle

Discovering Zambia on foot. There are very few experiences on this planet that are just as stimulating. With the soft earth beneath your feet, the harmonious sounds of nature, and the rich aroma of the Miombo woodlands, connecting with nature is no conscious task. The rhythm of Zambia’s unspoiled nature simply becomes a part of … Read More

Discovering Your Inner Yogi on a Rejuvenating Yoga Safari

April 10, 2012By Sandy Salle

Om. Defined by Dictionary.com as: noun Hinduism . a mantric word thought to be a complete expression of Brahman and interpreted as having three sounds representing Brahma or creation, Vishnu or preservation, and Siva or destruction, or as consisting of the same three sounds, representing waking, dreams, and deep sleep, along with the following silence, which is fulfillment. … Read More

Exploring Bilimungwe in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

February 14, 2012By Sandy Salle

Recently, I traveled to Zambia to explore the South Luangwa and experience the rich game it so proudly boasts.  I soon learned that the South Luangwa National Park does in fact offer a vast abundance of game with no shortage of unexplored, unspoiled wilderness. After staying at Mfuwe Lodge for one night, we were met … Read More

Unique and Bizarre Accommodations of Africa: Part III

January 23, 2012By Sandy Salle

In the third installment of our Unique and Bizarre Accommodations on the African continent, we’ll take a look at two venues that have storied histories—literally. The first, Hatari Lodge, is the renovated home of a German actor who starred in the 1960 movie Hatari!, a film that was shot near the present-day resort. The second, … Read More