Gale explores the Tanzanian coastline and finds tranquil and unspoilt beaches.                                     

The advantage of any safari in East Africa is that you are within easy reach of a wide variety of excellent beach locations for a few nights relaxation pre or post game viewing.  You can find beautiful white sandy beaches, excellent snorkelling and dive sites, or wild beaches with great waves where you can enjoy a bit of body boarding.

The crystal clear waters of Mozambique

Victoria reports on the glorious beaches of southern and northern Mozambique.

Giant Prawns and Ultimate Luxury in S. Mozambique

One of the real pleasures of this job is the opportunity to travel to incredible places all over Africa. On a working trip we usually move at breakneck speed whizzing from one property to another, arriving home with a bundle of notes and brim full of new ideas. Last October however I persuaded some Edinburgh friends to join me on a trip to southern Mozambique - the perfect excuse to slow things down a bit.

Magnificent Mauritius

Jo is won over by the beautiful island of Mauritius.                                

I’d heard all sorts of things about Seychelles including the tag “5 star location but 3 star hotels and service”, so I was delighted to be able to go and investigate for myself with my husband Peter earlier this year.

Bitten by the Beach Bug

Hardened veteran of countless beach resorts, John Spence was not expecting to be won over by the small lodges of Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago. But two small lodges changed his mind.