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Why Lamu is one of the Indian Ocean’s best-kept secrets
1. The oldest Swahili settlement Lamu Town, located on Lamu Island, is the oldest Swahili settlement along the East African coast, stretching from Kenya through Tanzania to Mozambique, and including Zanzibar and The Comoros. For centuries, the local Swahili people proved to be prolific traders along this route and their legacy is evident in […]
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Explained: The A – Z of going on an African safari
A is for Angola Angola was once famed for its giant elephants (a 12-ton male was spotted here in 1974), but poaching during the country’s 27-year-long civil war took a big toll on both human and animal population. Angola has been at peace for two decades and their wildlife reserves are on the road to […]
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Top 10 things to know when planning your first African safari
There are some questions to consider right off the bat: are you looking for a romantic getaway? Perhaps a family-friendly holiday? Do you want a rugged adventure or are you strictly interested in getting pampered at a luxury lodge? Those are the kind of top-level questions youāll need to start considering. Africa can be expensive […]
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An expert lists 6 of South Africa’s best, most wonderfully wild, walking safaris
I had a few surprises when researching my new book Walking Safaris of South Africa, and one was the range of walking options. My favourite style is backpacking, but it turns out that most experiences are a lot more comfortable: from free-roaming slackpacking to comfortable trails camps and fine luxury lodges, thereās something for every […]
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Wildly Romantic: 6 dreamy destinations to spend your African honeymoon
1. Riverside romance at Royal Chundu Lodge, Victoria Falls Thereās a reason Victoria Falls is one of the most sought-out attractions in Africa. Also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning the āsmoke that thundersā, the Falls plunge headlong down a 100m vertical chasm that spans over 1.5km, making it the biggest curtain of falling water in the […]
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The 10 Best Safari Destinations for First-timers to Africa
While internet research is handy, itās always more efficient to talk to an expert. Safaris are highly specialised trips and our experienced team, who have been all over Africa, can break down the different options for you simply and easily. The first thing we suggest is to choose between East Africa and Southern Africa. East […]
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12 Enthralling African destinations to add to your wander-list for 2021
Every year, I eagerly anticipate the travel hotlists and destination round-ups released by the likes of CondĆ© Nast and National Geographic, and each time am routinely disappointed by the conspicuous absence of alluring African countries. Our continent will forever be an eternal safari hotspot, but there are so many more reasons to plan a trip. […]
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Ngorongoro Crater: a Garden of Eden in the remnants of a volcano
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera on earth But what does that mean? Before the crater became what we know today, it was a volcanic mountain whose hotbed of geological activity was a common occurrence in the region and whose peaks are estimated to have rivalled those of Mount Kilimanjaro. Some experts put […]
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Guide: The 15 types of African safaris
Just like the baobab, there are many different ways to enjoy Africa. You can go independently or with a guide, on your own or in a group. You can choose a classic wildlife safari, a holiday with the family, a romantic getaway or an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime luxury adventure. People come for different reasons ā landscapes, […]