As you know, I was born in Zambia, and so when the opportunity to join this agent educational trip came up,  I put my name in the hat and crossed my finger and toes!  It worked! With my passport (which I had to dust off), my negative COVID RT-PCR test and my packed soft-sided duffel... Continue Reading

We recently hosted a group of agents from the US on an educational familiarisation (“fam”) trip around South Africa. It was a pleasure to host them and show off what South Africa has to offer. l especially loved seeing things through their eyes and getting fresh perspectives on our destinations and experiences and being surrounded... Continue Reading

By now we’re all familiar with the concept of the proverbial ‘bucket list‘ but when it comes to African safaris, we prefer to veer away from the usual, predictable bucket list inclusions – and go deeper. Much deeper! ‘Bucket List‘ ‐- “experiences you hope to accomplish during your lifetime.” We’re about truly authentic safari experiences... Continue Reading

Put the pandemic on the back burner and go on safari   You’re fully vaccinated, tired of staying home and your bag is aching to be packed. The African wilderness is calling, and there really is no reason why you shouldn’t heed that call!   Yes, you’ll need a negative PCR test to travel, even... Continue Reading

Take it easy, relax and savor the experience of wild Africa Like some of the best things in life, Africa is better when savored in an unhurried, more leisurely manner, slowing the pace to allow you to properly absorb the magic of the wilderness and ease into that fabled, laid‐back African rhythm… Slow travel was made for... Continue Reading

Recent clients from the US are recently back from an East Africa adventure that included gorilla trekking in Rwanda, an Out of Africa style tented safari on the plains of the Serengeti, and a safari in the game rich Ngorongoro Crater. Their itinerary included:  Serena Hotel in Kigali on arrival in Rwanda. Singita Kwitondo was their... Continue Reading

 Grab the kids and head to the desert for a Namibian family adventure! Namibia’s vast landscapes and remote, otherwordly beauty are legendary and attract travellers from across the world looking for the solitude and unique sense of desolation it’s renowned for. However, there’s a whole different side to this desert nation, especially if you are... Continue Reading

The “greatest show on earth” is under way once more as East Africa’s Great Wildebeest Migration moves from Tanzania’s northern Serengeti across the Mara River to the Masai Mara in neighbouring Kenya. And this year you’re able to be there and witness this incredible wildlife spectacle with one unusual caveat ‐ you’ll be among the... Continue Reading

There’s nothing like a sleepout under the African night sky! Grab your PJs and toothbrush and enjoy one of the most thrilling and special experiences in the African bush ‐ a sleepout under a canopy of twinkling stars, surrounded by the incredible African wilderness and serenaded by the unique soundtrack that only nighttime Africa can... Continue Reading

Cruise the magnificent waterways of wild Africa Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t combine the thrill of an African safari with the excitement and luxury of a cruise! In fact, a cruise is the only way to truly explore some of Southern Africa’s most legendary rivers and lakes. From Chobe… …to Kariba! Let’s... Continue Reading