Rich with wildlife, cultural heritage, and vibrant spirit, the Okavango Delta is arguably one of Africa’s most spectacular places to visit. Famous for its diverse terrain of sprawling floodplains, thriving grasslands, remote islands, savannah, and bushveld the Okavango Delta is, without a doubt, a prized area for game-viewing and birding. For those looking to visit … Read More
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Property Spotlight – Azura Selous in Tanzania
Amy Green, our fabulous Client Experience Director, visited Tanzania to see how the beautiful Azura Selous experience is able to make our clients dreams come true. The Selous Game Reserve is located in the south of Tanzania, covering a total area of 21,100 square miles. There are no permanent human residents or structures permitted. The … Read More
Which Power Adapter Do You Choose?
So, you’ve booked your trip to Africa, now all you need to do is pack! One of the most common questions we get asked by travelers going on an African safari vacation is “what adapter do I need for Africa?” If you plan on bringing your cell phone, iPad, camera, hair dryer, or any other … Read More
5 of the Worst Things About Taking a Trip to Africa
Before you start planning your luxury African safari vacation, I highly suggest you take some of these downsides of a trip to Africa into consideration . . . You won’t want to come home: Our clients have told us repeatedly that they never wanted to come home from their African vacation and many said they … Read More
A Guide to Experiencing the Culture of Southern Africa
Have you made it your life’s mission to visit all seven continents? If you haven’t checked Africa off your visited-destinations list yet, it’s time to start planning the ultimate cultural adventure through this inspirational and mysterious continent. If you love to explore new cultures, interact with locals, soak in new surroundings, try exciting cuisines, and visit celebrated heritage sites, … Read More
Happy Client Spotlight – An Unforgettable Trip to Tanzania and Zimbabwe
Guest article written by Linda Raney – a Hills of Africa Travel Client NOTE: Linda and her husband decided to visit Africa for their anniversary. During their trip they visited Tanzania and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Thank you, Sandy, Amy, and Susan, for the most wonderful trip of a lifetime and, yes, dreams! It … Read More
The Best Beaches to Visit in Africa
Image above of Wilderness Safaris’ North Island Resort in Seychelles – photo taken from Wilderness Safaris website When you think of the world’s most beautiful beaches it’s easy to think of the Caribbean, French Polynesia, and the British Virgin Islands. But what many avid beach-goers don’t realize is that southern and eastern Africa are home … Read More
Ebola Outbreak Update – Should You Cancel Your Trip?
We have been receiving several emails from our Hills of Africa Travel clients with concerns over the Ebola outbreak and would like to take the time to address those concerns. We understand that some travelers, as well as their family and friends may be concerned about traveling to Africa due to the Ebola virus. The outbreak … Read More
Can I use my cell phone in Africa?
So, you’re planning a trip to Africa, but you’re not sure if you can use your cell phone. This isn’t a simple yes or no question—there are many factors involved in whether or not you can get cell phone coverage. Firstly, you must make sure with your cell phone service provider that your plan covers … Read More
Ebola – What You Need to Know About Travel to Africa
Image to the left from NBCNews.com Ebola. It’s all over the news and the thought of contracting it is absolutely terrifying. But it’s important to keep things in perspective, and educate yourself on the disease and its geographical concentration, because it’s not as rampant as the media portrays. Yes, Ebola is a horrifying disease that … Read More