Luxury In Namibia’s Deserts: Where Nature’s Canvas Comes Alive From the otherworldly dunes of Sossusvlei to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park, Namibia offers a unique and captivating experience. It’s Sub-Saharan Africa’s driest country and its desert landscapes offer a distinctly different experience from some of the more verdant landscapes of its neighbouring countries.Continue…

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Exploring Rwanda’s Breathtaking Gorilla Trekking Adventures Rwanda, known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is not only a land of majestic landscapes but also a sanctuary for one of the world’s most impressive megafauna – the mountain gorilla. Trekking to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat is often described as a lifeContinue…

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Timbavati vs Sabi Sands, Which is Better? Have you ever wondered whether the sound of your voice or a lion’s roar is more terrifying to your average wild animal?  A recent study published in Current Biology answers this question quite definitively. (You’ll find the answer at the bottom of this newsletter). Speaking of lions, weContinue…

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Victoria Falls & Chobe: Nature’s Grand Spectacles Daphnée and I visited Victoria Falls and Chobe recently, to refresh our knowledge about these destinations and explore a mix of new and established lodges and hotels. Our adventure took us through four countries, where we visited 31 lodges. It’s safe to say our days were packed toContinue…

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How to wine and dine your way around Cape Town Cape Town’s wine valleys are renowned. However, as locally-based South African travel experts, we can attest that the city and surroundings also boast diverse, flavour-rich dining experiences spanning several culinary disciplines. In 2016, The Telegraph stated that “there has been a gastronomic revolution that wouldContinue…

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