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Exquisite East Africa, more than meets the eye
Lovely Laikipia East Africa remains one of the most popular safari destinations on the planet—raw, cinematic, and endlessly surprising. From the serene plains of the Serengeti National Park to the awesome escarpments of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, this is where nature shows its best. The annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebra…
Read MoreFloating above the striking Namib desert in Africa
A hot air balloon safari over the Namib Desert is more than just an activity; it’s a moment of perspective. It’s the silence and the scale. It’s the feeling of being completely still in a wild, untouched place. Few experiences capture the essence of Africa quite like this. Even if you’re afraid of heights, don’t…
Read MoreSkeleton coast secrets and what to do on Safari
Few places on Earth feel as remote, raw, and hauntingly beautiful as the Skeleton Coast. Stretching along Namibia’s northwestern shoreline, this stark meeting point of desert and ocean is a place of shipwrecks, shifting sands, and extraordinary resilience. For travellers seeking something beyond the predictable safari, the Skeleton Coast offers a deeply atmospheric, almost otherworldly…
Read MoreLower Zambezi: Where Everything Comes Together
By Matt Meyer We arrived in wind and dust at Jeki and met Lawrence and Tops. That afternoon alone delivered a sleeping leopard, lions hunting waterbuck, a stunning sunset, a grumpy female leopard, and then a pair of courting leopards in a tree at camp. Lower Zambezi wasted no time. Wild dogs greeted us the…
Read MoreA glowing review of Matt Meyer, Guide Extraordinaire
We are not going to just mention this, we are going to make a big deal of this! One of our kind guests took the time to write the below review for Matt: If you are fortunate enough to have Matt Meyer as your guide, you have not just found an expert; you have found…
Read MoreMusekese: River, Hide, and Serendipity
Musekese welcomed us with river light and quiet elegance. That first evening rewarded us with a young male leopard at sunset, followed by a private dinner overlooking Eden Pan. The next morning took us to a hide nearly an hour away. Roan, hartebeest, warthog, birds, and a solitary hippo drifted through the pan in near…
Read MoreExploring With Purpose: A Rhino Darting Experience
Many places focus on rhino conservation, and one such location is a privately managed section of Marakele National Park in South Africa. Often presented as part of the Rhino Conservation Experience, it’s an important conservation and wildlife management activity. This kind of programme serves several key purposes: Population Monitoring and Identification Rhinos don’t have obvious natural markings that let…
Read MoreA Journey Through Zambia’s Living Heart
Fifteen days in Zambia has a way of recalibrating your senses. Time stretches. Sounds sharpen. Dust, light, and animal movement become the rhythm by which you live. From the vast floodplains of Kafue to the riverine forests of the Lower Zambezi, this journey unfolded as a masterclass in wild Africa, raw, intimate, and unforgettable. Busanga…
Read MoreNew 5 star lodge in Maun
My husband and I wanted to make the most of our trip to the Okavango Delta, so we decided to stay one night in Maun, Botswana, before we jetted off early in the morning. We were greeted by a warm and friendly Otis with a beautiful, hand-stitched tapestry for Gray’s Eden, the most exclusive, chic…
Read MoreLooking a lioness in the eye
A lioness is the embodiment of strength and devotion when it comes to her cubs. From the moment they’re born, she becomes their fierce guardian—keeping them hidden from danger, moving them often to avoid predators, and hunting tirelessly to ensure they’re fed. She’ll risk injury or even her life to defend them, forming a protective…
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