You’re planning to take a life-changing journey to the Motherland and you’re dreaming of breathtaking encounters with wild lions, graceful giraffes, and gorgeous zebras. You can’t wait to traverse deep into the African savannah and come face to face with nature’s most powerful beasts. You’re so ready to take this once-in-a-lifetime trip, however, your next […]
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5 Reasons Why Boutique Cruising is Best
Imagine yourself stretched out under the sun as you sip your favorite cocktail and listen to the waves slap the bottom of your boat. A cruise is the perfect way to see more of the world while you indulge your love of all things maritime. When it comes to cruising, you can board a huge […]
Goway’s Top Ten Most Unique Places to Sleep in Africa
Let’s face it, nothing beats a good night’s sleep, and there is not much that compares to the comfort and familiarity of one’s own bed! That said, Africa offers some very unique places to lay one’s sleepy head, and we have compiled our top 10 list… although given the excitement of spending a night under […]
Holidays of a Lifetime for Fall and Winter – Limited Space Still Available!
Now that summer is winding down and Labour Day is fast approaching, it’s a good time of year to start thinking about fall and winter travel. Many of you have already got plans well underway, but for those of you who don’t, we still have limited space left on a few of our fabulous Holidays […]
Whetting Our Appetites on the Magic of Africa
It goes without saying that all of our Holidays of a Lifetime tours carry our “promise of something special”. That includes the offering of memorable and unique dining experiences. Our new Magic of Africa itinerary certainly lives up to this, and includes a variety of gourmet meals fit for royalty. We start off with a […]
Shongololo: A Life Changing Experience
(Originally published in our Globetrotting Magazine – Spring/Summer 2013) Hamilton Wende, freelance writer and television producer, recounts his experiences on Africa’s Shongololo Express train journey. A loud, drawn-out hoot from the locomotive echoed through the African dusk. The train came screeching slowly to a halt. I shoved my head out of the window in time […]
The Ultimate Botswana Family Safari
The exploration of Africa is a profound and impactful event in one’s life, which will be remembered for many years to come. Botswana is fast becoming a destination of choice for parents who want their children to experience the pinnacle of that African adventure. The Ultimate Botswana Family Safari allows for the family to experience […]
The Secrets of Off-Peak Travel
Savvy travellers can beat the crowds and score big savings by scheduling their holidays during shoulder season or low season. During off-peak travel times, Globetrotters can see the world’s best spots when everyone else isn’t. Access to top attractions, fine hotels, and acclaimed restaurants is easier, travel fares are lower, and weather can be near-perfect. […]
Chobe’s Angels Soar in Botswana
In honour of International Women’s Day, we want to share the following article, written by Fransje van Riel for Africa Geographic Magazine, published on February 13, 2015. Botswana’s All Women Guiding Team Unusual? Certainly. Ground breaking? Definitely. You see, at Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge, every field guide is a woman. It’s refreshing really. Congregating in […]
We are Reviving the Ultimate Africa Journey of a Lifetime
From the Cape to Cairo, this Africa train journey is the ultimate way to see the continent. With 45 years of experience providing countless travel experiences, we have created our biggest adventure yet. The Cape to Cairo… Ultimate Journey of a Lifetime is a 32-day Africa trip of dreams. It will embark in January 2016, with an expert team […]