There are a number of new lodges and camps opening (or reopening) in Africa in the second half of 2022, and we’ve got all of the details for you! Whether you’re looking for something new for your next trip to Africa or you just love that new lodge smell, read on to find out the … Read More
After the past few years, many travelers are looking to get a bit more out of their travel. They don’t just want to get away, they want to have meaningful experiences and return refreshed and renewed. Along those lines, wellness travel is on the minds of many — travel that supports a healthy lifestyle, whether … Read More
When you want to head to the beach, you might not immediately think of Africa as a destination, but Africa is home to some of the most stunning white sand beaches and luxurious beach resorts in the world. One of our favorite ways to incorporate these beach destinations into an itinerary for our clients is … Read More
*Article written by our Cape Town tour guide, Pam McOnie. Pam is our exceptional tour guide who offers private guiding services and gourmet and wine tours of the Cape region. She is acclaimed for her fantastic, customized tours, which have been featured in Departures Magazine. South Africa’s spectacular Cape Winelands countryside is not just breathtaking … Read More
You’ve probably heard about the Big Five animals when it comes to safari in Africa — the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. But have you heard about the Marine Big Five? Africa’s oceans have been dubbed “the Serengeti of the Seas,” so it makes sense that there is a unique list of the Big … Read More
Africa is full of truly unique places to stay — luxurious tented camps, stunning lodges, 5-star city hotels — but if you’re looking for something different, something completely unlike anything you’ve seen before, well, Africa delivers there too! Here are 12 BEYOND unique places to stay in Africa that will make your trip even more … Read More
There are few places in this world that people fall in love with the way they fall in love with Africa. It gets into your heart and just doesn’t ever leave. I can think of plenty of reasons why that is, but one reason is that there is a tremendous diversity of experiences open to … Read More
One of the most unique experiences you can have in Africa is spending a night out under the stars in a star bed. So, in honor of today’s date (2/22/22), we’re highlighting 22 of our favorite star beds and sleep out options in five of our favorite African countries. Botswana Meno A Kwena Sleep out … Read More
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to planning your trip to Africa. You can go it alone and plan everything yourself; you can go with a group on a set itinerary; you can pitch a tent somewhere and hope for the best. But just because you CAN doesn’t mean you SHOULD. For most people, a trip to Africa is a lifelong dream — a bucket-list journey — and it’s important to make it count. For those travelers who want the trip of a lifetime, an incredible life-changing experience, well, you’ve come to the right place, since that’s our specialty!
It’s Valentine’s Day, and with that, my thoughts have turned to the importance of love and connection. The isolation and loneliness of the pandemic have taken a toll on human connection and have renewed our dependence on social media — a poor substitute for genuine relationships. I saw a quote recently that said: “In a … Read More