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 […]
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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 […]
Ringside Seats to the Greatest Show on Earth!
The annual Wildebeest Migration is one of nature’s most incredible phenomenons, and if you are fortunate to see it in person, you are promised an amazing, indelible experience. It’s a natural cycle that replenishes and renews the grasslands of East Africa. Each June, around 1.3 million wildebeest gather in the Serengeti, found in Tanzania, bordering […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Annual Maasai Olympics
For centuries the Maasai have practiced a traditional rite of passage to manhood… hunting and killing lions. There are now too many people and too few lions. Things needed to change and so the Maasai Olympics was created. Now in its third year, this annual event held in Kenya showcases traditional Maasai tribal skills, while also […]
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 […]
The Greatest Show on Earth… In One Minute
The annual Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania is a natural phenomenon occurring every year and if you are fortunate to be there, it’s an incredible, indelible experience. It’s a cycle that replenishes and renews the grasslands of East Africa. For a travel idea which could immerse yourself within the dust clouds of the Great […]
5 Unique Dining Experiences in Africa for Globetrotters
For the true Globetrotter, travelling is about so much more than ticking off the ‘must-see’ places. It’s about discovering hidden gems off the beaten track, meeting the locals, trying out new experiences that take you out of your comfort zone, and it’s about tasting the food of the country, often in unusual and exceptional places. […]
How to save big when planning a tour in Africa … alone!
We are a travel company, and it’s widely accepted amongst everyone here that it’s always a good idea to travel to Africa! We’d probably even say it’s something everyone must do once in their lifetime, but we could be biased! In any case, intrepid single travellers up for the adventure unfortunately face hefty surcharges on most […]