As you might have already read in one of our blog posts last month, Hills of Africa is working diligently on a beautiful cookbook, featuring recipes from some of southern and eastern Africa’s most esteemed and celebrated properties. The book holds a very special place in my heart because I grew up in Zimbabwe with … Read More
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Your Birding Guide to the Best Bird-watching Destinations in Africa
Whether you’re a veteran birder, new to the beautiful world of birding, or have never birded in your life, Africa is hands-down one of the top places on earth to witness captivating bird species (many of which are endemic to various countries throughout Africa and can be found nowhere else on earth). And, if birding … Read More
A Transformational Honeymoon in the Masai Mara
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
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
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
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
The Ultimate Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Itinerary
Rare, magical, inspirational, and moving–these are all words I’d use to describe all of my past experiences gorilla trekking, as well as those of our clients. But unfortunately, I don’t think even those words do the experience justice. It’s one of those once in a lifetime opportunities that remains with you for the rest of … 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
Hills of Africa Staff Picks for Favorite Destinations in Africa
Hills of Africa’s Sandy Salle, Amy Green, and Michelle Potuzak, spotlight their favorite destinations to plan client trips to. Check them out below! For more information about each of these destinations, visit our website, hillsofafrica.com.