Seychelles vs Madagascar, which is best?
Seychelles is ideal for luxe island escapes, while Madagascar is wild, adventurous, and rich in nature and culture.
Why a safari is the ultimate holiday with your teenager
Why a safari is the ultimate holiday with your teenager If your teen is 16, you have two more summers of guaranteed family holidays before they finish school. Two more years before university schedules, internships and independence start to pull them in new directions. If you’d like to slow down and savour some of this
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Kruger’s best-kept secret: why the Nyalaland Trail is truly soul food.
To celebrate my mom’s 75th birthday, we did what we both love best – escaped to the bush to hike among wild animals. The wilderness trail we chose was located in a very remote area of northern Kruger National Park, about a 90-minute drive from Punda Maria camp. It was this aspect of the trail,
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12 Bucket-List Golf Courses in South Africa, from Cape Town to Kruger
Few places in the world rival South Africa when it comes to pairing exceptional golf with unforgettable travel experiences.
Unveiling Africa’s most exquisitely designed luxury lodges
We share an insider take on what makes Wilderness Bisate Lodge so unique—and include a few other standout lodges across Africa.
4 Wildly Romantic Wedding Destinations in Africa
4 Wildly Romantic Wedding Destinations in Africa Imagine saying “I do” beneath a vast Serengeti sky, or sharing your first kiss as newlyweds framed by Namibia’s burnt-orange dunes. Africa is full of unspoiled spaces that are endlessly photogenic and perfect for romance. If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding in a soul-stirringly beautiful place, Africa
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Encountering Gorillas in Africa’s Remote Rainforests
Encountering Gorillas in Africa’s Remote Rainforests The Odzala-Kokoua National Park is a magical place. Being here is quite unlike any experience I’ve had before and is therefore very challenging to describe. It is raw and unfiltered, yet also joyful and awe-inspiring—the perfect mix for an unforgettable adventure. To be one of the very few people in
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7 Reasons to Return to Africa
7 Reasons to Return to Africa “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.” – Richard Mullin Most travellers have a picture of Africa in their minds before they ever set foot on the continent. Perhaps it’s wide-open
Paradise Found in the Seychelles
Paradise Found in the Seychelles There is so much to say about my recent trip to the Seychelles that I will have to write two newsletters! Let me start with my absolute favourite part of the trip: Alphonse Island, one of the coraline outer islands, and a true hidden gem. Landing on this island gave
9 Reasons Not to Miss Zambia’s Wonders
Imagine you’re gliding down the Lower Zambezi in a small boat, the engine cut so you drift silently with the current. The hush is broken only by the cry of a fish eagle. The river moves slowly, thick as molten bronze in the late afternoon light.