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10 of the best multi-day hikes in South Africa

10 of the best multi-day hikes in South Africa One of the most rewarding ways to experience South Africa is on foot. This also aligns with the kind of travel we value at Leopard: slower, more thoughtful journeys that allow you to connect deeply with a place. Walking through a landscape allows you to notice the
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In search of the Ethiopian wolf

In search of the Ethiopian wolf At the last minute, I joined a trip to the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia in search of the endangered Ethiopian Wolf. Ethiopia has always fascinated me with its captivating history, beautiful wildlife, and vibrant indigenous tribes, and I was very excited to explore such an adventurous and diverse destination! After
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The Great Travel Debate: Should you create a trip or buy ready-made?

With personalised travel, you get access to boutique hotels, luxury safari lodges, privately-guided hikes and remote island retreats.
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Why it’s time to secure your perfect December summer holiday now

While we’re all about days unfolding slowly and journeys shaped around your perfect pace, festive season availability requires foresight.
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How unexpected kindness defines Africa

How unexpected kindness defines Africa African people are vibrant, curious and exceptionally hospitable. Often, those with the fewest material resources offer the most profound kindness. This is reflected in the 2025 Gallup World Happiness Report, which found that although “donations are the least common form of benevolence in Sub-Saharan Africa”, “helping strangers is the primary
