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Sleep out under the stars

Romantic and thrilling in equal measure, there’s nothing quite like spending a night in a cosy bed that just happens to be in the middle of the bush. You could opt for one on a sleeping deck raised above the landscape, whether it’s a four-poster by a much-visited waterhole in South Africa’s Greater Kruger area […]

Some great safari experiences continued…

Continuing on from our last months blog we continue with some of our unique experiences that add a whole new level to any trip on an African Safari. Here are some more of our favourites to inspire your next adventure. …and just as a reminder: It is incredible enough going on safari and seeing Africa’s […]

Make sure you take your valuables with you next time you fly!

It’s no surprise that that everyday items are sometimes left behind when passengers disembark aircraft such as wallets, mobile phones, kindles, reading glasses etc. As well as the predictable lost property, airline staff also make some astonishing discoveries. Here are some unusual items that passengers somehow forgot to gather up in the rush to reach […]

Eat al fresco from dawn to dusk

It is clear that there’s something about eating outside that appeals to many of us. That pleasure reaches a whole new level when the setting is a particularly stunning African landscape – of which there’s no shortage. You could linger over an indulgent breakfast for two on a Tanzanian escarpment that provides spectacular Serengeti views […]

Take a bath in the open-air

You don’t have to spend the whole night in the great outdoors to experience the magic of an African night. At many camps and lodges, you can lie back and gaze up – or out – at the starlit sky from your bath. Adventurous types might appreciate an open-air bath for two tucked away in […]

Go behind the scenes and meet the locals

Africa’s national parks, reserves and conservancies don’t exist in a bubble and finding out about the hard work that goes into running and preserving them, and the communities that live on or around them, adds a fascinating dimension to any safari. There are visits to anti-poaching units, eco-tours where you’ll see your lodge’s sustainability practices […]