I arrived at La Cle Des Montagnes Country Lodge in the early evening after a full day Cape Winelands tour. There is a beautiful rod iron gate that is engraved with “La Cle Des Montagnes” as the locked front gate on the street. Upon entering, the lodge manager greeted me warmly and took my … Read More
Accommodations
Cape Town’s MannaBay Hotel – Elegance at it’s Best
A modern 3-story building with lots of glass beckons you to the entrance of the MannaBay Hotel. Once inside you are offered a spectacular view of both Table Mountain and the city of Cape Town. An open atrium allows for the 3 levels to be open and airy. There is an elevator if you don’t … Read More
Cape Town’s Chic Little Three Boutique Hotel
Wondering where to stay in Cape Town? There are certainly lots of choices, from historic hotels and international chains to Air BNB. But our new favorite digs — and one that we highly recommend — is the Three Boutique Hotel. Located on Flower Street in the historic Oranjezicht neighborhood of central Cape Town, the 18-room … Read More
Lemala Ewanjan in Central Serengeti National Park
Lemala Ewanjan is a beautiful tented camp set in the Seronera of Central Serengeti, about a 30 minute drive from the Seronera airstrip. If you’re thinking of going on an African safari vacation, you might want to look at this camp in Tanzania‘s Serengeti National Park. Lemala Ewanjan is a beautiful tented camp, very comfortable … Read More
Why We Love Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Probably the best thing about Lemala Ngorongoro — if you don’t count the rustic luxury, the incredible food or the amazing staff — is the quick and easy access that guests have to Ngorongoro Crater. You’re often at the bottom a full hour before the safari trucks descending from lodges and camps on the west … Read More
Primate Lodge – A Rare Find in the Middle of a Jungle, Kibale Forest
It’s rare to come across a place to stay with such an overwhelming sense of place. But the first thing that strikes you about Primate Lodge is the fact that it’s literally in the middle of the jungle. Or to put it more precisely, amid the thick rainforest of Kibale National Park in eastern Uganda. … Read More
Why You Should Safari at Chiawa Camp on the Lower Zambezi in Zambia
If you’re looking to go on an African safari vacation, and you want a safari that is not overcrowded with people and vehicles, plus you want an abundance of adventure and amazing game viewing, Chiawa Camp on the Zambezi River in Zambia must be on your bucket list. My dad and I had the pleasure … Read More
Lairds Lodge and the Garden Route should be on your bucket list….
If you are a foodie, Lairds Lodge should be on your bucket list. Every client we’ve had the privilege of working with on their African Safari tour and we have recommended Lairds Lodge, has told us they should have stay longer. We normally book our clients a 3 night stay – they often wish they … Read More
Sun, sea, sand . . . and Selous
Kenya and South Africa have been combining sea and safari for some time. But now there’s a new player the beach and big game vacation stakes — a combination of Mozambique and Tanzania. Azura, the boutique resort group, makes it easy to combine a beach holiday at its chic retreats along the Mozambique coast with … Read More
South Africa’s Garden Route: What’s the Big Deal?
If you’re into wildlife and nothing else, head straight for the Kruger or the Okavango Delta in Southern Africa, or go to Kenya and Tanzania for the Great Migration. But if you desire a much more diverse African travel experience, mix your game parks with a journey along South Africa’s Garden Route. The Garden Route … Read More