Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 metres (19,341 feet), is much more than a mountaineering challenge—it’s a journey through a series of extraordinary ecological zones. Each zone offers its own stunning landscapes, flora, and wildlife, making Kilimanjaro a vertical adventure like no other. Whether you’re planning a trek or simply curious about the mountain,…
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Tailor-Made Equatours Journeys in Zimbabwe
Travelling to Zimbabwe offers an incredible opportunity to explore some of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders and wildlife destinations. Here’s an overview of visiting Victoria Falls, Matusadona National Park, and Hwange National Park: 1. Victoria Falls Why VisitVictoria Falls, known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (The Smoke That Thunders), is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of…
Notten’s Bush Camp: South Africa’s Premier Safari Camp
If you are looking for a truly authentic safari experience, you’ll find it at Notten’s Bush Camp. With a history dating back over 30-years, this family run property is one of the original private game lodges in South Africa, and with it’s prime position in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Postcards from Southern Africa
If you are fed up with football and feeling deflated with the 30 degree heatwave, why not book yourself a last-minute holiday to Southern Africa, and experience winter below the equator. The temperatures are mild, popular sight-seeing areas are much less crowded, and with no televisions or even electric in some parts of the African…
10 Inspirational Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Damaraland
It’s in the middle of nowhere, which is perhaps why Damaraland is left off so many Namibian Travel Itineraries, but if you want to witness one of the most beautiful landscapes in Southern Africa, this is one place you simply shouldn’t miss. A remote and dry area boasting wide open spaces, enchanting rock formations, tribal…
De Hoop Nature Reserve: A Little Piece of Paradise in the Western Cape
Listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Countries to visit in 2018, South Africa remains one of worlds the best international destinations for a long-haul holiday. A country rich in history, natural beauty, and exotic wildlife, South Africa has much to offer the intrepid traveller, and while most first-time visitors tend to…
It’s International Cheetah Day!
It may not be one of Africa’s Big Five, but the Cheetah is a highlight of any African Safari Holiday. Intelligent, beautiful, and perfectly camouflaged to blend in to its natural habitat, the worlds’ fasted land animal can run from 0 – 70mph in just 3 seconds, but sadly, it seems they cannot run fast…
African Safari Destinations: 5 Favourites for 2018
If you love wild animals, but hate seeing them confined in the unnatural habitat of a zoo, an African Safari could be your perfect holiday in 2018. An opportunity to get up close and personal with those creatures introduced to us by Sir David Attenborough, an African Safari Holiday is breathtaking, exciting, and quite often…
Travel Bucket List 101: Next Stop Namibia
There are few places left in the world where one can truly escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life… but Namibia is one of them. A vast and beautiful country with a tiny population of just 2.48 million inhabitants, Namibia is one of those places where you can drive for hours and not…
Self-Drive Namibia Spring 2016: Fantastic Deals for Intrepid Travellers
With its breath-taking scenery and sparsely populated roads, Namibia is one of the best countries in the world for a self-drive adventure, and if Namibia has been on your Bucket List for quite some time, 2016 is definitely the year when you should tick it off! With an exchange rate of over 20 Namibian Dollars…
Friday’s Photoshoot: The Lions of the Serengeti
Constantly voted as one of the best places in the world to see Lions, the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania really do offer visitors the Formula #1 of safaris, with endless wildlife, endless scenery, and of course, the endless plains that gave Africa’s most spectacular National Park its name. During our recent safari holiday to the Serengeti,…
Birds of Africa – Simply Amazing
I must admit, I have always found birds to be a little bit boring… But on our recent trip to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, I learned to appreciate the true beauty of our feathered friends, and I am now their number #1 fan! Intelligent, incredibly beautiful, and a real pleasure to observe in their…
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