As one of Africa’s up and coming holiday destinations, Zimbabwe has much to offer international travellers, and after soaking up the splendour of the mighty Victoria Falls, your next stop should be a safari in one of the countries many National Parks. Where you safari in Zimbabwe depends on the time of year. We visited…
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Friday’s Photoshoot: The Giraffe of the Serengeti
When it comes to wildlife safaris, most international travellers go in search of the Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Water Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino), but I find the giraffe to be the most interesting of animal of all, and during our recent safari holiday in the Serengeti, Tanzania, we got to see hundreds of them!!! Long,…
Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2016: Which One Will You Visit?
Lonely Planet has finally released its ‘Best in Travel 2016’ guidebook, and if you are thinking about booking your 2016 holiday before the festive season kicks in, now is definitely the time to grab yourself a copy and check out the Top 10 Countries to Visit in the coming year. Written by professionals who constantly…
Hwange National Park Zimbabwe: Making Headlines for all the Wrong Reasons
Hwange National Park is a stunning location for a safari holiday, but since the story broke of US Dentist, Walter Palmer, killing Zimbabwe’s most famous Lion Cecil, the park has received more than its fair share of bad publicity. We visited Hwange in March this year, and while we didn’t see a great deal of…
African Water Buffalo – Who You Calling Ugly!
They’re grumpy, they’re pretty ugly, and they are one of the most dangerous animals you can encounter on your African safari, but there is something lovable about the African Water Buffalo, and when you are surrounded by some 200 of them in the middle of the Zimbabwean bush, you learn to appreciate just how magnificent…
The African Leopard – Reason 101 to visit Sabi Sands
One of the most graceful and majestic creatures in the animal kingdom, the African Leopard is a magnificent sight, but as they are primarily nocturnal and spend most of the day resting in trees or dense bush, it is virtually impossible to find a leopard while on safari… unless you head to Sabi Sand Private…
Sabi Sands – The Ultimate Luxury South African Safari
The beauty of a South African Safari Holiday is that there is something to suit every budget, but if you are looking for the perfect combination of wildlife, award-winning wines, freshly prepared local cuisines, and luxurious accommodations built in harmony with the South African bush, Sabi Sands is the perfect place for your next safari…
Friday’s Photo Session – 10 Reasons to Take a South African Safari this Winter
There is nothing more beautiful than seeing wild animals living in their natural habitat, and while there are many countries in Africa that offer superb game viewing, South Africa really does have something for everyone. In the Eastern Cape, you will find several privately owned game lodges with beautiful accommodations and great game viewing, and…
Chitwa Chitwa – The Perfect Destination for a Unique Safari Experience
A luxurious safari lodge situated in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Chitwa Chitwa is quite simply one of the most beautiful properties I have ever seen. Nestling unobtrusively within the South African Bush, this stylish lodge overlooks the largest perennial lake within the game reserve, and if you are looking for a truly unique…
A South African Adventure
Having just returned from three glorious weeks in sunny South Africa, I can hardly wait to get back to work so that we can share our new properties, new routes, and new adventures with our fellow world travellers. A magnificent country that never fails to impress, South Africa supersedes our expectations every time we visit,…
Taking Children on a Safari Holiday – Is it Possible or Advisable?
Well, the answer is ‘Yes’ to both, but some game reserves and safari lodges have age restrictions, so you need to do some careful planning before you leave home. There is nothing more exhilarating than setting off on a 5am game drive in the middle of the African bush, and whether you are heading out…
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve – Home of the Luxury Safari Holiday
With just five weeks to go until we get on our bikes (literally) and cycle South Africa in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, I can hardly wait to feel the warm sunshine of the southern hemisphere on my bones after what has been a long, cold, and snow-covered winter in the Austrian…
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