Much like Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, rainbows are a symbol of hope and progress in various parts of the world. Nowhere is that more true than Mozambique, where the Rainbow Fund supports a wide range of environmental and social projects. The first registered charity of its kind in Mozambique, the Rainbow Fund … Read More
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Traveling from Africa to USA – what electronics am I allowed to take as carry on?
Revised as of 30th March 2017: We know you’re so excited about going on an African Safari Vacation. You’ve got your bags packed, you have your passport in hand and then all of a sudden you hear about new restrictions. To help you plan and to take the stress away from you, here’s the latest … Read More
It’s time to celebrate …. YOU …. our African Safari Partners
It’s always at this time of year that I get a little emotional and we at Hills of Africa Travel would like to thank our partners in Africa, all the amazing safari lodges, boutique hotels and their staff; our fantastic guides who always go above and beyond to make our clients feel so special; to … Read More
Property Spotlight – Duba Expeditions Camp, Okavango Delta
Rich with wildlife, cultural heritage, and vibrant spirit, the Okavango Delta is arguably one of Africa’s most spectacular places to visit. Famous for its diverse terrain of sprawling floodplains, thriving grasslands, remote islands, savannah, and bushveld the Okavango Delta is, without a doubt, a prized area for game-viewing and birding. For those looking to visit … Read More
Property Spotlight – Azura Selous in Tanzania
Amy Green, our fabulous Client Experience Director, visited Tanzania to see how the beautiful Azura Selous experience is able to make our clients dreams come true. The Selous Game Reserve is located in the south of Tanzania, covering a total area of 21,100 square miles. There are no permanent human residents or structures permitted. The … Read More
Bush Breakfast…four legged guests allowed (& encouraged)
By Amy Green, our fabulous Client Experience Director Every trip I take to Africa brings different experiences, each whetting my appetite to return again and again. (Appetite being the key word as the food in Africa is amazing!) While on safari, going out on daily game drives is the focus of the day, searching for … Read More
Best of South Africa According to Jen M. of Dallas Texas
We absolutely loved every minute and cannot wait to go back with Cailin. So many of our jeep mates were on their 6th or 7th trip to Africa and we met a tour operator from Melbourne who was on his 60th visit. You’ll have to give us some ideas for say 3 years from now, … Read More
Experience the Chocolate Box
The warmest welcome in Gordon’s Bay… Enjoy sundowners on the Pool Deck while admiring awesome sunsets across False Bay. Our luxurious suites offer stunning sea and mountain views across False Bay to Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak. Olaf Dambrowski provokes the senses in detailed attention to hospitality. This is evident in a plunge pool surrounded … Read More
Romance in the Botswana Bush at the Lavish Mombo Camp
Image above from Wilderness-Safaris website Mombo Camp, located in Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve and one of our absolute favorite camps in Botswana, is comprised of nine luxurious canvas tents – all of which are raised and connected by wooden walkways that serve as a canopy for Mombo Camp’s diverse eco-system. Each private tent provides guests with … Read More
The Elephant Camp – Victoria Falls’ Premier Camp
The Elephant Camp is one of Zimbabwe’s most charming properties with just 12 lavish tented rooms (24 beds in total), each overlooking the gorges that separate Zimbabwe from Zambia. One of the highlights at this luxurious all-inclusive camp, aside from the first-class service and beautiful rooms, is their elephant interaction program. During this experience, you’ll be … Read More