When you’re not travelling, reading does a lot to illuminate the world. It lets you into the minds of others and helps you comprehend parts of the world you’ve never been to. It also helps you prep for experiences in the near future, such as an African safari. To inspire and motivate you, we’ve got […]
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East African Safari vs Southern African Safari
Want to experience an African safari? There are many choices when it comes to location, and none will disappoint. Having travelled to both East Africa and Southern Africa, I have enjoyed safaris in both regions of this amazing continent. I have been asked which region I enjoyed more. The simple answer is both, for different […]
An Africa Vacation Inspired by The Lion King
Whether you first saw the original version back in 1994, are a fan of the new photorealistic computer-animated remake, or were stunned by the immensely-popular Broadway show, odds are that if you’ve seen a version of The Lion King, you’ve wanted to go to Africa. And of course you do! With its stunning designs, lively […]
Travelling Hemingway’s Africa on an East African Safari
Few western figures are as associated with East Africa as Ernest Hemingway, even though he only took two trips to the continent in his life. Perhaps this is because the writer of The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms helped codify the image of the Great White Hunter, even if he […]
Luxury Eco Accommodation Offered on a Southern Africa Safari
As ecotourism continues to grow worldwide, read below how Belmond was able to incorporate the building of their safari lodge with the surrounding nature of the Okavango Delta, in Botswana. You can enjoy this luxury accommodation on your Southern Africa safari. THE OKAVANGO DELTA, Africa’s largest and most spectacular oasis, fans out over floodplains, palm […]
Choosing the Perfect Safari in East Africa
Witnessing, firsthand, nature’s most powerful animals roaming free in the unspoiled natural beauty of Africa is truly awe-inspiring! Game reserves and national parks in East Africa are brimming with wild elephants, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, and more. Venturing into these areas on a safari offers a chance to get up close and personal for a […]
The Wilderness and Natural Paradise of Tanzania
With uninterrupted golden grasslands, continuous sunshine, and an abundance of animals in every shape and size, it’s no surprise this wilderness paradise was the inspiration behind the film, The Lion King. Home to a roaring 10,000 lions, Tanzania is home to nearly half the lion population in the world – over a third of which […]