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August 22nd 2016  |   Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Unique Experiences, Miscellaneous, Tanzania  |  by   Richard Smith

The wildebeest migration is a moving feast. This is quite literally true if you're a predator on the plains of the Serengeti and Masai Mara. It’s only figuratively true for a visitor, but does beg the question as to whether it’s always possible to stay close to where the wildebeest ... Read more

August 19th 2016  |   Botswana, Conservation Safaris, Kenya, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Miscellaneous, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe  |  by   Francis Naumann

Elephants are some of Africa’s greatest migrants, and for centuries they have been known to move vast distances between favoured sources of seasonal food and water. Many of the continent’s largest escarpments and mountains have been mapped by elephants over the millennia, and their ancient pathways have often been used ... Read more

August 2nd 2016  |   Botswana, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Francis Naumann
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Choosing just 5 Okavango Delta safari hotspots is tricky as there are so many brilliant camps to choose from in Botswana. Don’t hate me. I'm going to make some subjective decisions here. The truth is I could list fifteen safari camps in the Okavango Delta that are great for wildlife. I ... Read more

July 28th 2016  |   Botswana, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Richard Smith

Ask anyone with a passing interest in Africa to name their top three safari destinations and they’ll more than likely include Botswana in their list. It has a density of wildlife almost without equal in Africa, with the Okavango Delta drawing in animals from miles around. It’s also managed to ... Read more

July 18th 2016  |   Botswana, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Charlotte Opperman

Botswana’s wilderness areas are home to exceptional wildlife. No less exceptional are the safari camps and lodges you find there like the island lodge Kwetsani in the Okavango Delta. Here’s our selection of some of the best of Botswana's beautiful lodges. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge - Eco chic Situated on a private concession ... Read more

May 16th 2016  |   Community Safaris, Kenya, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences, Miscellaneous  |  by   Francis Naumann

It is hard not to fall in love with Kenya: most visitors, after their first holiday, want to return to further explore secret places in Kenya. These off the beaten path regions each have their own merits with unsurpassed wildlife, easy access, and diversity of holiday accommodation. They are great for ... Read more

May 13th 2016  |   Kenya, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Richard Smith

Safari holidays were invented in Kenya, albeit that the first safaris wouldn’t have been purely photographic. The word safari means journey in Swahili and would have been used in that region for multi-day expeditions into the uncharted African bush. Safari Holidays In Kenya Kenya offers those on a safari holiday ... Read more

May 10th 2016  |   Kenya, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Richard Smith

If you're heading to Kenya for a safari holiday, you're probably expecting to pass through Nairobi as quickly as you can. But the timings of the direct international flights from London mean a night in the city is now necessary for most visitors. So why not make the most of your Nairobi ... Read more

May 4th 2016  |   Kenya, Wildlife Safaris, Countries, Experiences  |  by   Alice Gully

Kenya has always been one of the top safari destinations in Africa. It has it all: wonderful people and culture, stunning scenery, good accessibility, and incredible wildlife. In many of the national parks and reserves you have a great chance of seeing the ‘Big 5’ in one game drive. With diminishing ... Read more

April 15th 2016  |   Photography Safaris, Wildlife Safaris, Experiences  |  by   David Murray

I'm a professional photographer who has run camps and lodges in Africa. As such I'm often asked how to photograph animals on safari. The quick answer is there isn't a simple set of rules, but I'll run you through some of my best African animal photography and explain how I took ... Read more