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Mozambique’s secret survivors: discovering pangolins and dugongs in the wild 

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Mozambique’s secret survivors: discovering pangolins and dugongs in the wild  “Mozambique is one of the most underrated and exciting destinations. It’s a place where you can experience raw wilderness. For example, Gorongosa is three-and-a-half times the size of the Maasai Mara and yet it has only 32 commercial beds! That sort of exclusivity is rare,

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Termite-mound pizza & starry sleepouts: the magic of Jembisa 

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Termite-mound pizza & starry sleepouts: the magic of Jembisa  I’ve visited the Waterberg, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a few times in the last 18 months and each time I return, I enjoy it more.  I had heard great things about Jembisa and decided to book a couple of nights there for my son’s 8th birthday

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What you loved most: our top 10 travel stories of 2025

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What you loved most: our top 10 travel stories of 2025 As we close out another year of unforgettable journeys, we want to thank you for letting us guide your African travel plans throughout 2025. Before we step into a new year filled with fresh adventures, we’re reflecting on the stories you loved most. Below

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2026’s most exclusive travel experiences

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2026’s most exclusive travel experiences There are places where luxury transcends opulence. Places where luxury is defined by something rarer: immersion, intimacy, and the profound privilege of being in extraordinary places few will ever see. If you’re curating your 2026 travel calendar, here are four journeys well worth considering: 1. Journey to the Seventh Continent

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12 Unforgettable Star Beds in Southern Africa

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12 Unforgettable Star Beds in Southern Africa  From the savannahs of South Africa to Namibia’s silent deserts, Botswana’s wetlands, and Zimbabwe and Zambia’s river valleys, we’ve gathered 12 of the most exceptional star bed experiences. Each one combines exclusivity, comfort, and the rare magic of sleeping under Africa’s stars. Diana slept on a star bed

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The Quiet Safari – Experiencing Wildlife from the Saddle

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The Quiet Safari – Experiencing Wildlife from the Saddle The Waterberg is one of my favourite, lesser-known safari destinations in South Africa. It’s in the Limpopo province, only a three-hour drive from Johannesburg. The landscapes are truly stunning, with dramatic ochre cliffs contrasting with endless views of the dry savannah bushveld. There is something about

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You’ve seen Cape Town. Now experience the Garden Route. 

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You’ve seen Cape Town. Now experience the Garden Route.  Cape Town steals hearts with Table Mountain as its backdrop, vineyards at its doorstep, and its world-famous beaches. However, if you’re planning a trip to the Mother City, you’d be remiss not to venture further east to experience the equally beautiful natural wonderland that unfolds along

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Our family camping adventure to Augrabies Falls and the Kgalagadi National Park

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Our family camping adventure to Augrabies Falls and the Kgalagadi National Park I’ve been to almost every National Park in South Africa, including the remote Richtersveld, which was the subject of a prior blog post, but I’ve never visited the Augrabies Falls National Park or the Kgalagadi National Park. I think the reason I have

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