Drums of Peace all started with a single kids workshop in 1996 and the relationship of the arts continued – carrying a hope that “One Day Something Great will Happen.” After being formally funded in 2009 by Lewis Ndlovu and Shuna Herscovit in J Bays, many drummers were invited, endorsed, joined in and trained. This … Read More
From the moment you start climbing up the rocky terrain in your vehicle, you know something special is waiting for you. Amalinda Lodge, part of the Amalinda Safari Collection, is nothing short of spectacular. The pathways leading to your private oasis are groomed yet rustic and well planned as you are taken to your space. … Read More
As soon as we arrived at Shipwreck Lodge in Namibia, I fell in love. The beach is my ‘happy place’, so to discover this incredibly unique lodge was a delight. Located deep in the famous Skeleton Coast National Park, between the Hoarusib and Hoanib rivers, this lodge is complete with 10 beautiful, eco-friendly and … Read More
When we arrived at Ndali Lodge in the Port Fortal area of Uganda, all my troubles fell away. Ndali Lodge has the most beautiful setting overlooking Lake Nyinhambuga. This lodge provides a main thatched lodge with spacious sitting room, reception area and dining room situated along 9 solar-powered stone cottages providing luxurious accommodation for 16 … Read More
This is a guest blog from Pamela McOnie of Cape Fusion Tours. Pamela started her Cape Town touring company in 2003. Cape Fusion Tours is a small tribe of guides who share the same passions in life – first and foremost we love the Cape and all of its foodie offerings. Our aim is to give you a … Read More
We at Hills of Africa Travel know that packing for Africa can be a stressful time. You want to pack everything but still want to meet your baggage requirements. To help alleviate some stress, we provide our clients with a detailed overview of what they need to pack when traveling to Africa. However, it is … Read More
Now that you have a bit of an understanding about what goes into becoming a professional guide, we decided to give you a bit of an insight into a walking safari. Thankfully, David Amyot, was more than willing to give us some details about going on a walking safari. Written by David Amyot, Professional Safari … Read More
Thank you for joining us for this week’s guest blog by David Amyot. Last week David highlighted his upbringing and where his passion for the African “bush” came from. This week he gives us a bit of insight into what it takes to become a professional guide and the reason there are so few in … Read More
Traveling to Africa? Plan your perfect trip with luxury destinations, breathtaking views & wildlife with expert advice from Hills of Africa Travel.
Traveling to Africa? Plan your perfect trip with luxury destinations, breathtaking views & wildlife with expert advice from Hills of Africa Travel.