June is a very popular month for weddings and we here at Hills of Africa LOVE honeymooners as we know how very special that time is after your wedding and how important it is to do something that you will look back on fondly for many years to come. I love when I am around … Read More
John’s Camp – Tented Camp That Felt Like Home
Our newest team member, Dana Crone, has just returned from her trip to Africa and she wanted to share with you how Africa took a little piece of her heart. Dana wrote “Upon arrival at John’s Camp in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe, we were greeted by a gracious and smiling staff with warm cloths to freshen … Read More
Important Information – Updated Plastic Bags Ban in African Countries
As of June 1, travelers to Tanzania will have to pack very carefully. The country announced it’s second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid packing or carrying any plastic bags as they’ll have to leave these at a designated desk in the airport. The first phase of … Read More
Client Appreciation – At It’s Finest in San Francisco
It was such an honor to be invited by Sandy Lipkowitz to be a sponsor at her We Make Travel Easy Client Appreciation night in San Francisco last week. Sandy is an amazing travel agent that we have worked with for several years and she is a very successful travel advisor in San Francisco. She … Read More
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve – What Our Clients Are Saying
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a renowned conservation and community success story, offering a sophisticated safari experience for the conscientious traveler. The reserve comprises just 22 rooms split across four small luxurious lodges, providing understated luxury and one of the highest land to guest ratios in South Africa. The over 54,000 acres of pristine wilderness … Read More
Important Johannesburg Airport Luggage Requirements
Almost all travelers going to South Africa will either arrive in Johannesburg or make a connecting flight in Johannesburg. There has been a recent press release indicating a change in luggage that will be acceptable to check going into or out of Johannesburg Airport (JNB) in South Africa. Round/irregularly shaped bags (not having a flat … Read More
The Serengeti – North or South?
The Serengeti National Park is 12,000 square miles in northern Tanzania and extends to southwestern Kenya. Its name, which is derived from the Maasai language means “endless plains.” Most famous for it’s wildebeest and zebra migrations, here is an explanation of which area to go to and when and what else you will see. Southern … Read More
Wildebeest Migration – a Must See
Our clients are always interested in “where do I go next” after they have visited Africa for the first time. The must do’s on your first trip are of course a game safari along with 2 of my personal favorites — Cape Town and the Cape Winelands. Our next recommendation would be to East Africa, … Read More
Our Favorite Victoria Falls Restaurant Picks for 2019
Zimbabwean food is all about flavor and local produce. In Victoria Falls you are in Ndebele world, so expect lots of beef, chicken, fish, vegetables and stews. As Victoria Falls is one of the top visitor destinations, you will find excellent quality restaurants serving food from around the world to eating at a local Ndebele … Read More
A Typical Day on Safari
We get a lot of questions about what happens on safari and the answer is always “it depends”. It depends on the time of year, where you are going in Africa, what time of day, etc. But the good news is that there is typically a schedule that each of the safari camps try to … Read More