Many destinations around the world you can experience on a budget. But Africa is different. It’s fairly expensive to get there and accommodations in the bush can be pricey – but it’s absolutely worth it. Below is a breakdown of some of the costs you will encounter when planning your African safari vacation: Accommodations: When … Read More
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The Dos and Don’ts for Taking Kids on Safari
So you’re thinking about taking the kiddos on safari but you aren’t sure what to expect, how to plan, or even if it’s worth it to take them. But I assure you, it IS worth it, and with the right tips and direction from African safari experts, you’ll feel confident to take the kids on … Read More
7 Reasons to Celebrate Your Birthday in Africa This Year
Are you the type of person who loves to extend your birthday into a weeklong celebration? It’s more fun that way, I think! And there is no better way to celebrate a weeklong (or even two-weeklong) birthday than in Africa. Below are just 7 reasons why you should celebrate your special birthday in Africa this … Read More
Bond Over a Family Safari Filled with Adrenaline
Want to experience a family vacation that takes adventure to a whole new level? And by whole new level I’m NOT talking about camping at the Grand Canyon. I’m talking about a family vacation to one of the world’s most exotic places on earth, filled with exciting safari tours, sky diving, mountain biking, and white … Read More
2013: The Year of Tanzania – Your Guide to An Unforgettable Tanzania Safari Vacation
(Image to the left taken from the Nomad Tanzania website) This past weekend, part of the Hills of Africa Travel team and I exhibited at the New York Times Travel Tradeshow where we met hundreds of individuals from the New York area of beyond (click here to see pictures from the event on our Facebook … 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
Adventurous Tales from a Tanzania Safari Vacation
Amy Handwerker, a Virtuoso agent and Puerto Rico and Napa, CA travel specialist of Travel Experts came to Hills of Africa a few months back to assist her in planning a trip to Africa for one of her clients. We were thrilled to help create the trip of a lifetime for her client, Zach and … Read More
The Most Remarkable Thing on the African Continent
Whether you’ve been dreaming about a trip to Africa since you first learned about the continent or have developed a yen to travel there more recently, you probably have a long list of reasons why you’d like to visit. One of the most popular reasons to visit Africa is to view its abundant wildlife on … Read More
Spotlight on…Children in the Wilderness Programs
Ever wonder what summer camp is like for African children? In many nations of southern Africa (including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia), an organization called Children in the Wilderness provides camp experiences for African children that teach them the value of conserving their natural resources. Through programs that focus on environmental protection … Read More
Unique and Bizarre Accommodations of Africa: Part III
In the third installment of our Unique and Bizarre Accommodations on the African continent, we’ll take a look at two venues that have storied histories—literally. The first, Hatari Lodge, is the renovated home of a German actor who starred in the 1960 movie Hatari!, a film that was shot near the present-day resort. The second, … Read More