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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For a bird’s-eye view of some of Africa’s most extraordinary scenery, it’s well worth splashing out on a soul-stirring helicopter ride, whether you opt for the headline Flight of Angels over Victoria Falls or something more off the beaten track. It’s the only way to access large parts of the Okavango Delta, so you could […]
Choose the right accommodation and you could find yourself seeing elephants, giraffes and more without stirring an inch from your private heated plunge pool. It’s the most indulgent way to safari imaginable – you won’t even have to put down your glass unless you want to take a photograph. In South Africa, you’ll find lodges […]
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