Image above of Nduara Loliondo Lodge taken from Nomad Tanzania. Let’s face it. By the time we’re married, the honeymoon phase tends to dissipate. Am I right? But that doesn’t mean romance and love have to dissolve with it! As we journey through marriage we also travel through different phases of our lives. Many times, our … Read More
African Flying Termites as a Tasty Treat?
Image to the left of a termite mound taken from NPR.org (courtesy of Lisa Margonelli) In many areas of the world, candy is a real treat and is readily available for kids. In Uganda, it’s a different story. Although the kids of Uganda LOVE candy, it’s not as readily available to them as it is in the … Read More
3 Off-the-Beaten-Path Wine Estates in South Africa’s Durbanville
Guest post by our Cape Winelands tour guide, Pam McOnie: Durbanville is a small wine region that is very close to the city of Cape Town and is technically part of Cape Town. The area is close to Table Bay and, as such, receives the cool sea breezes, making it an excellent, cool wine region. … Read More
Diving in South Africa with the Planet’s Most Fearsome Predator
Image above taken by one of our clients who just returned home from a trip to South Africa For those adventurists eager to come face to face with one of the world’s most fearsome looking predators, a shark cage diving experience off the coast of Cape Town is an absolute must! Below is a look … Read More
5 Reasons Why Taking a Trip to Africa Will Inspire Your Work
As a business owner, I know what it’s like to feel uninspired and in a creative lull at times. It’s frustrating, to say the least. That’s why I think it’s super important to add new vigor and excitement to your business whenever you feel that lull coming on. It will help you discover a sense … Read More
Canoeing Safaris down Mana Pools Canoe Trail: Exploring the Great Outdoors of Zimbabwe
Image above taken from the Wilderness-Safaris website Picture this . . . A place where untouched landscapes span as far as the eye can see, where the only inhabitants are animals, and where a sense of calm and excitement simultaneously find a place within your mind, body, and soul. This is on Mana Pools Canoe … Read More
5 of the Most Romantic Ways to Experience Africa
Not to sound cliché, but in Africa, love is truly in the air! And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect place to celebrate your love for one another. (Image to the left of andBeyond Ngala Lodge) Imagine waking to the mist rising above the savannah plains, unwinding in a tranquil bush bath … Read More
Top 3 Secret Finds & Hidden Gems in Southern Africa
Throughout 2012, the Hills of Africa team has been working on finding some of the best, hidden gems and secret finds of Southern Africa. Below are three of our favorite, most recent finds that are a must-experience for 2013!! 1. The Boat House with Chef Bruce Robertson in South Africa (image to the left of … Read More
Why I Cherish Taking My Family on An African Safari Vacation
Image above is of my daughter, Abby, and me at Somalisa Camp, enjoying some visitors! Where are the happiest memories made? In my experience, the happiest memories are the ones I have with my family on vacation. From hiking to playing on the beach, and camping to attending football games together, there is nothing more … Read More
A Very Special Birthday Celebration in Africa Filled with Lots of Food, Wine, Culture, & History!
Two of our recent clients, Faith and Tim Klaus just returned home from a birthday safari vacation to Africa (celebrating Tim’s birthday). Here’s a look at their trip to Africa from the eyes of Faith Klaus: “My husband and I recently returned from South Africa. Sandy and her team at Hills of Africa Travel put … Read More