“It’s perfectly safe. No one canoeing with me has ever capsized!” So said Ben Parker**, co-founder of Tongabezi, my favourite lodge in Livingstone, Zambia. I was staying there with Natasha, my now sister-in-law, and her parents. Her parents were visiting from the US and were a little anxious as our plan was to canoe to […]
Author: Moira Smith
RECIPE: Amarula Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Amarula Cream liqueur is a luxurious and delicious cream liqueur that is uniquely South African. Made from the fruit of the marula tree, it’s excellent to enjoy on its own, or over ice. Here we suggest another way to enjoy this decadent and delicious drink – by mixing it with chocolate, cream, and strawberries. This is […]
Now is a Great Time to Visit Egypt!
My first visit to Egypt enthralled me. So much so, that I knew I’d go back one day… I just didn’t think it would take me 20 years! Nevertheless, my expectations for a return visit were high to begin with, but this trip 2 decades later exceeded them all! Egypt is a destination that any […]
Now Launching the South Africa Sampler
This year we have been working hard to create affordable, inclusive itineraries that bring Globetrotting destinations closer to our members, while still ensuring we keep our core focus on unique experiences – customized for each traveller. We know that you don’t always have unlimited time, or equally importantly, unlimited budgets. Following on the success of […]
Why We Love Kenya
Kenya is a land of beauty and diversity, with an endless list of reasons to visit. Featuring stunning landscapes, animal and plant life, and fascinating cultures, Kenya is truly blessed with these riches, and more! We asked some of our Africa Experts what they love about Kenya, and have compiled a list of why this […]
Recipe: Ethiopian Honey Yeast Bread
Although in Ethiopia injera may be the staple, in the morning it’s ‘dabo’ (Ethiopian honey bread) that graces the breakfast table. This fragrant bread will make your house smell delicious whilst it’s baking. It also keeps well, so you can have home-made bread for breakfast for a week! Ingredients: 1 (1 tablespoon) package active dry […]
The Annual Maasai Olympics
For centuries, the Maasai of East Africa practiced a traditional rite of passage to manhood… the hunting and killing of a lion. Today, the hunt is for medals, not animals, and it takes place at what has become the Maasai Olympics. A conservation program like no other, this annual event has been held in Kenya […]
Africa Right Now Has No Crowds and Some Great Deals Available!
For determined travellers there has never been a better time to travel to Eastern and Southern Africa, thousands of miles from the Ebola-affected” areas of Western Africa. The masses are staying away in droves, while Globetrotters have seen a great opportunity. The well-travelled know Africa is one gigantic continent, not a tiny island, and Brazil and Spain are […]
Top 10 Places to Propose in Africa
A marriage proposal should be special, personal and above all romantic. Prince William proposed to Kate in Kenya, Sean and Charlize got engaged in Cape Town and Tiger Woods got engaged to Elin Nordegren on safari in South Africa (though perhaps that’s not a great example of the perfect couple!). The movie ‘Out of Africa’ […]
The Brilliance of the Fork-Tailed Drongo
One of our newest featured lodges, Elephant Eye in Hwange, Zimbabwe, shared this story of the very resourceful Fork-Tailed Drongo. One of their staff, Blessed Chalibamba, was working with a team undertaking controlled fire burning just outside the concession. (The fire burning promotes new vegetation which encourages more game). Just when they thought they had finished […]