SOSSUSVLEI, THE OKAVANGO DELTA, AND SOUTH AFRICA’S SABI SANDS… IN ONE AMAZING ADVENTURE!   When you combine the best Southern Africa has to offer with the added luxury of a superlative private guide and expert photographer, the result is something close to safari heaven… Read on, and see if you agree!   Return clients who absolutely love Africa asked Liesl to put together a BLOCKBUSTER trip like no other.  They wanted a flawless itinerary that included the most photogenically diverse destinations, guarantees of incredible wildlife, and hosted ..read more

I recently joined a Wilderness FAM trip to Botswana. It has been a few years since I have been to Botswana, so I was very excited. We arrived into Maun and headed over to the Wilderness Safari’s air-conditioned lounge (which was very welcome in the heat of November).  We enjoyed some refreshments while we waited for our seat rate charter flight into the Okavango Delta. After some delays due to lost luggage, we flew to our first camp, Chitabe Lediba. On arrival we were met by our guide and transferred to camp. The camp is basic but perfect. The rooms are very spacious and have everything y ..read more

We always give our guests written guidelines on how to handle gratuities, so please check the ‘tipping guidelines’ in the travel documentation provided by your consultant. Gratuities are not included in your trip cost. You are under no obligation to tip. Subject to the service received, this is entirely discretionary. Tipping is not compulsory but widely ‘expected’ Here are some guidelines     City Touring   Restaurants and bars: 10 -15%, depending on the service received Porterage: $2 per person per bag portered (R34), more if it is a very heavy bag. Transfer driver ..read more

Walking Safaris and following in the footsteps of legends Throughout history African exploration has happened on foot, on expeditions out into the unknown. From the earliest peoples like the San in the south and the Nilotic tribes in the north, the only way to discover new hunting grounds and grazing for livestock was to head out into the wilderness and walk until ideal territory presented itself. The first European explorers traversed Africa on foot, going on “safaris” that helped to open it up to colonial settlement and trade and changed the face of the “Dark Continent”. So walking across th ..read more

Renowned the world over for being home to the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas and the opportunity to go gorilla trekking to observe these critically endangered great apes in their natural habitat, there is actually much more to both Rwanda and Uganda than these impressive creatures… Besides the great apes and primates, there are incredible cultural experiences, beautiful birds, big herds of plains game and tree climbing lions in these two fascinating African countries! There’s no denying that the chance to encounter a wild mountain gorilla is top of many a travel bucket list. The wo ..read more

When it comes to spectacular scenery, iconic landmarks and phenomenal photographic opportunities, an Africa trip offers you some of the best backdrops in the world. These are some of our recommendations for the most Instagrammable and photo-friendly safari destinations where your phone and camera are going to work overtime… Africa’s natural beauty is beyond compare and when you add in the diverse range of wildlife and vibrant cultures you get some of the most photographed and shared landscapes on the planet, each filled with incredible subject matter begging to be captured and posted on your s ..read more

It’s the most iconic bucket-list travel experiences in the world – the Great Migration, when around two million wildebeest move on a long, circuitous route across the great plains of East Africa from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to Kenya’s Maasai Mara. But which to choose? Let’s look at both… What’s the difference between the Maasai Mara and The Serengeti? East Africa’s great plains are simply breathtaking – seemingly endless landscapes studded with acacia scrub with vast skies above, stretching as far as the eye can see towards distant horizons… Spanning two countries, this is one of th ..read more

With southern Africa now fully open for business with vaccinated travelers no longer needing PCR tests to travel, there’s no better time than right now to the variety of options for a multi‐country safari that combines the excitingly diverse best the sub‐continent has to offer! Here in southern Africa, you can indulge in some of the best safari destinations on the continent, with superlative lodges and camps located in legendary national parks and private reserves. With our experienced team of talented safari experts on hand to help you create an amazing safari itinerary, you simply can’t g ..read more

This year sees the launch and reinvention of some wonderful safari camps and lodges across Africa, from the plains of the Masai Mara and the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, to sultry Mozambique, to the banks of the mighty Zambezi River and into the heart of the Greater Kruger.  We’ve identified 10 interesting new names as well as a few properties that have been revamped, rebuilt or refreshed. We hope to personally experience the new ones soon. First up in Botswana, is the much anticipated AMBER RIVER CAMP. This new “sister” to the lauded Camp Maru, just 30 minutes away by mokoro ..read more

To put the perfect itinerary together for you, it’s vital that you understand exactly WHERE TO GO IN AFRICA to fulfil a ‘dream safari adventure’ that resonates with YOU. Here’s our “Hot in Africa” destination highlights list for you to discover what makes each location so unique. Botswana This land‐embraced southern African country is home to some of the most legendary game reserves, and teeming with diversity of wildlife, breathtaking beauty, and truly incredible people. Explore the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s most significant and unique wetlands Discover the magic of t ..read more