Discovering Mozambique: A Family Adventure in Paradise Once a month for the next few months, you’ll hear from the vibrant women who make up the Leopard team, about their favourite holiday experiences in Africa. I hope that you’ll get to know the team a bit better through these personal accounts and also appreciate their passion
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Luxury In Namibia’s Deserts: Where Nature’s Canvas Comes Alive From the otherworldly dunes of Sossusvlei to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park, Namibia offers a unique and captivating experience. It’s Sub-Saharan Africa’s driest country and its desert landscapes offer a distinctly different experience from some of the more verdant landscapes of its neighbouring countries.
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Exploring Rwanda’s Breathtaking Gorilla Trekking Adventures Rwanda, known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is not only a land of majestic landscapes but also a sanctuary for one of the world’s most impressive megafauna – the mountain gorilla. Trekking to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat is often described as a life
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Timbavati vs Sabi Sands, Which is Better? Have you ever wondered whether the sound of your voice or a lion’s roar is more terrifying to your average wild animal? A recent study published in Current Biology answers this question quite definitively. (You’ll find the answer at the bottom of this newsletter). Speaking of lions, we
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Victoria Falls & Chobe: Nature’s Grand Spectacles Daphnée and I visited Victoria Falls and Chobe recently, to refresh our knowledge about these destinations and explore a mix of new and established lodges and hotels. Our adventure took us through four countries, where we visited 31 lodges. It’s safe to say our days were packed to
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How to wine and dine your way around Cape Town Cape Town’s wine valleys are renowned. However, as locally-based South African travel experts, we can attest that the city and surroundings also boast diverse, flavour-rich dining experiences spanning several culinary disciplines. In 2016, The Telegraph stated that “there has been a gastronomic revolution that would
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Discovering Madagascar: Nature’s Enigmatic Island Gem It’s long been a dream of mine to visit Madagascar. In October, I was fortunate enough to set off on a trip of a lifetime to this magical island with my husband and two children, aged 6 and 8. We each arrived with our own set of expectations of
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The finest honeymoon destination under African skies In the same way that you pay attention to the tiniest details to ensure that your wedding day is everything you dreamed of, your honeymoon should be expertly curated. This will allow you to savour every moment of the carefree wonder of being in Africa with your love.
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Sustainable travel: Exploring Africa responsibly and making a positive impact Sustainable travel is the cornerstone of our values at Leopard. It’s not just a trend but it can have a transformative influence that helps preserve Africa’s incredible natural beauty and cultural heritage. A few things we recommend include slow travel, getting to know the culture
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5 of the Best African travel destinations for 2024 1. MadagascarEnjoy the fragrance of tropical blossoms afloat on the gentle sea breeze on islands off the coast of Madagascar, such as Nosy Be, known for its underwater life that draws scuba divers and other ocean lovers. Arrive by helicopter on Time + Tide’s Miavana, on
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