We recently interviewed one of our clients who just returned home from a romantic African safari honeymoon! See below for why these honeymooners, Devin & Margaret Battiston, chose Africa for their honeymoon, and how Africa changed their lives (NOTE: all pictures in this post were provided by and are owned by the Battistons): What inspired … Read More
Evenings in Africa: A Look at What Happens When the Sun Goes Down
You’ve heard about what happens during the day in Africa, whilst on safari, but do you know what happens when the sun begins to set? A new and spectacular Africa emerges. Here’s a glimpse at some of the best ways to spend your evenings in the African bush: Sundowner time! A glorious time of day, … Read More
Sleepovers with Mountain Gorillas & Wildlife in Uganda: The Top 3 Uganda Properties for Getting Up Close to Nature
Considering a trip to Uganda for your next life-changing adventure? Here are 3 of our favorite properties in Uganda to find relaxation and adventure: Gorilla Forest Camp: Situated within the enchanting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Gorilla Forest Camp allows visitors to escape from their busy day-to-day lives to … Read More
5 Reasons Why Africa is the BEST Destination for Empty Nesters
As the oh-so-wise Winnie the Pooh once said, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.” This is the message I hope to give all empty nesters out there who are contemplating taking that trip of a lifetime, but keep delaying it for “a … Read More
Venturing Into the “Gourmet & Wine Capital” of South Africa: Franschhoek
Pam This Article was written by Pamela McOnie who contributes to the foodie side of this website and also offers private guiding services and gourmet & wine tours of the Cape region. See below for Pam’s guest blog post, spotlighting the best wine estates in the Franschhoek region of Cape Winelands: Franschhoek, a quaint village … Read More
How Africa Transformed One Traveler’s Life
Returning from a recent trip to South Africa, our client, Karen Banks, shares the details of how Africa has changed her life. See below for our interview with Karen and some of her amazing pictures from her recent African safari vacation! 1. What inspired you to travel to Africa? People tell you Africa changes you. … Read More
Luxury + Adventure + Relaxation: Great Plains Conservation
One of the finest tour and accommodation operators in all of Africa, Great Plains Conservation owns and operates 9 different lodges and camps in Botswana and Kenya, and incorporates eco-friendly operations into all of their properties. In a nutshell, Great Plains is “a conservation organization that relies on low impact, high quality tourism, carbon trading, and … Read More
Top 3 Destinations for First-Time Travelers to Africa
First-time travelers to Africa often don’t know what they are interested in experiencing until they try it all! For example, we’ve had many first-time visitors to Africa who have wanted to focus their entire trip on wildlife, but then, after interacting with the locals and experiencing the various cultures of Africa, they realized that they … Read More
Why One Couple Chose Africa As Their Unique Honeymoon Destination
After returning home from a spectacular African honeymoon safari in South Africa, our clients, Matthew & Meredith Lackey, dished all on what made their special trip so magical. See below for our interview with the newly-weds: Out of all the destinations in the world, what inspired you to visit Africa for your dream honeymoon? Africa … Read More
Exploring a Rare Connection to Nature in Zambia
Searching for the best wildlife-viewing experiences in Africa without the crowds? Well we’ve got a little secret for you: Zambia is one of our favorite wildlife-rich African countries that hasn’t made it to the mainstream traveler’s list yet. Rather, it’s a destination for discerning travelers who love to explore nature in its purest form and … Read More