It’s a fairly large undertaking to prepare for a trip halfway across the world, especially a trip to Africa where you’ll most likely be in the remote African bush for some duration of your trip. To help make your African safari vacation a happy and exciting experience, as oppose to a stressful one, I’ve outlined … Read More
Watch Out for Drunk Chameleon Crossings
Home to more than 50 endemic species of chameleon, Madagascar is home to almost half the chameleon population in the world. On the island of Madagascar, chameleons come in all different shapes, sizes, and color varietals. Each chameleon species has pincers attached to their appendages. This helps them to grasp trees, which is where you … Read More
6 Tips for Efficiently Packing a Carry-On Bag for an African Safari Vacation
To many travelers, the mere thought of checking a bag for an international flight can cause anxiety. Too many times bags get lost and are never to be found again. And there is no traveler out there who wishes this fate upon his or her beloved bag. So for all of you travelers out there … Read More
Top 8 Ways to Spend a Day (or Two) in Johannesburg
Image to the left taken from SA-Venues.com To the surprise of many travelers, Johannesburg is one of the most culturally rich and vibrant cities in southern Africa (and arguably Africa as a whole). So whether you’re flying into Johannesburg for the day or staying for several days, there are a variety of exciting and enriching … Read More
Tintswalo Safari Lodge – So Much More Than a Great Safari Experience
“The intangible feeling of love, gratitude and peace bestowed upon someone offering you a meaningful and worthy gift.” That’s what Tintswalo means in the native Shangaan language. So what exactly is Tintswalo? Tintswalo is a company based in South Africa that owns three luxurious properties throughout the country, including Tintswalo Safari Lodge, Tintswalo Waterfall, and … Read More
An Unforgettable Family Affair in Zimbabwe
One of my favorite types of trips to plan is an African family safari vacation! To be given the opportunity to shape someone’s dream family vacation into an unforgettable and inspiring getaway is truly an honor for me. Below is just one of my favorite African family vacation itineraries I created in the past for … Read More
Epic Quotes About Africa from Discerning Travelers
Below are some of our favorite quotes from our clients about their experiences in Africa and the impact at has had on their lives (there are also a few from non-clients, such as the wonderful author, Karen Blixen). What’s your favorite quote about Africa? We’d love to see it in our comments section or on … Read More
Top 10 Life-Changing Experiences You Can ONLY Have in Africa
We all move through this life in search of fulfillment. In fact, one could argue that every move we make is dedicated to producing self-fulfillment and joy—even when we’re helping others, we feel a true sense of happiness and achievement! So if we’re all looking to live our lives with the same commitment to achieving … Read More
Top 8 Accommodations for Viewing the Great Migration
In the exciting loop of the Great Migration there are a handful of exceptional properties within Kenya and Tanzania that bring visitors on an exclusive experience into the thick of the migration. Below, we’ve outlined some of our favorite camps and lodges for individuals interested in taking a Tanzania safari vacation or trip to Kenya … Read More
Best Times of Year to Witness the Great Migration
Image above taken from the Singita blog Acclaimed as the most spectacular natural spectacle in the world, the wildlife Great Migration throughout Tanzania and part of Kenya is an absolute must on any adventurists’ bucket list. The migration of hundreds of thousands of zebra and millions of wildebeest (as well as thousands of lurking predators) … Read More