Romance in the Botswana Bush at the Lavish Mombo Camp

December 1, 2015By Sandy Salle

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

Cape Town’s Hottest Restaurants This Year

November 24, 2015By Sandy Salle

To the surprise of many, Cape Town is one of the hottest foodie destinations in the world! Home to award-winning chefs and restaurants, Cape Town is a must visit for food lovers and wine connoisseurs. See below for a list of the top restaurants in Cape Town right now:  The Test Kitchen: Booked MONTHS in advance, … Read More

The Elephant Camp – Victoria Falls’ Premier Camp

November 19, 2015By Sandy Salle

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

Best Gift Ideas for Travelers in 2016

November 17, 2015By Sandy Salle

Starting to brainstorm some ideas for gift giving this holiday season? We want to help! Which is why we’ve come up with our list of the top gift ideas for the travelers in your life. See below for our list: Toms Shoes: Comfortable, lightweight, and stylish, Toms shoes are the perfect travel shoe! Whether your … Read More

An Enchanting Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

November 12, 2015By Sandy Salle

Article written by Amy Green, Hills of Africa Travel’s Director of Client Services To me, there is just something very special about watching the sunset. I grew up on the coast of the Florida panhandle where sunsets are best enjoyed sitting on the beach, waiting for the play of color in the sky to signal … Read More

How I Got Over My Fear of Flying in Small Airplanes

November 10, 2015By Sandy Salle

Article by Brittany Urbach, Hills of Africa Travel’s Marketing Director When I first started with Hills of Africa Travel as their marketing director, I had never been to Africa – but, of course, it was on my bucket list! Shortly after joining the team, I had the opportunity to visit South Africa – I was … Read More

Linkwasha Camp: A Luxurious Escape in the Zimbabwe Bush

November 5, 2015By Sandy Salle

Image above taken from Wilderness-Safaris website Arguably the most luxurious camp in Zimbabwe, Linkwasha Camp is situated along Hwange National Park’s southeastern corner on a wildlife-abundant private concession. The camp sits on the edge of a pan that attracts a variety of both large and small game to drink from it. Guests at Linkwasha can … Read More

5 of the Worst Things About Taking a Trip to Africa

November 3, 2015By Sandy Salle

Before you start planning your luxury African safari vacation, I highly suggest you take some of these downsides of a trip to Africa into consideration . . . You won’t want to come home: Our clients have told us repeatedly that they never wanted to come home from their African vacation and many said they … Read More

{Zimbabwe Recipe} White Asparagus Soup

October 29, 2015By Sandy Salle

Whether you love entertaining friends with creative dinners or simply crave the warmth of a creamy soup as the temperatures drop, this recipe for White Asparagus Soup, provided by Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is a must try! “This is Victoria Falls Safari Lodge’s Chef Munyaradzi Zariro’s signature dish. White asparagus is one my favorite delicacies. … Read More