As we look towards the future of luxury travel to Africa in 2025, it's clear that the landscape continues to evolve. I should point out that the luxury safari industry is not immune to these transformations, with discerning guests seeking more immersive, sustainable, and personalised experiences. In this blog, using my 25 years of experience ..read more

Indeed, there was a time when travel agents held the key to the castle of travel dreams. Today, self-service in travel is standard, though lately, technological advancements have baked in AI travel planning tools into almost every platform. From Tripadvisor to self-check-in and keyless hotel rooms to gamified destination campaigns starring virtual reality avatars.The dawn ..read more

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is using today's technology to fight rhino poaching. We take a closer look at how this is giving them an advantage and empowers staff to protect our endangered rhino species. From AI machine learning to drones, here are some ways they've embraced technology in the fight against poaching.The fight against rhino ..read more

Stressors can be overt or covert. Financial pressure, heavy workload, relationship issues and health concerns can all play a part. Stress is a "silent killer" due to its effects not necessarily presenting apparent symptoms. Instead, effects such as poor diet, lack of motivation to exercise, poor work-life balance, cardiovascular failure and type 2 diabetes. The ..read more

An elephant safari is special. These gentle giants – with their expansive spirits and lifelong memories – know how to revel in life, especially when they’re playing in the water. Time seems to slip away as you observe their complex social bonds and unique connections. And if you're looking for an elephant safari to remember, Machaba Safari's Verney's Camp is the ..read more

Living in Africa, I'm continually struck by our continent's array of “once-in-a-lifetime” experiences. Just when you think you've seen it all, you find something brand new to take your breath away. For example, this year, I celebrated my birthday alongside adventurous friends in a place rarely found on the average traveller’s map: Odzala-Kokoua National Park ..read more

An elephant safari is special. These gentle giants – with their expansive spirits and lifelong memories – know how to revel in life, especially when they’re playing in the water. Time seems to slip away as you observe their complex social bonds and unique connections. And if you're looking for an elephant safari to remember, Machaba Safari's Verney's Camp is the ..read more

Is there any better way to experience an African safari than in a private luxury safari villa for groups? Whether you're travelling as a family or with friends, these exclusive villas offer all the perks of a luxury lodge – exceptional service, lavish amenities, and more – but with the added benefit of a fully ..read more

Is there any better way to experience an African safari than in a private luxury safari villa for groups? Whether you're travelling as a family or with friends, these exclusive villas offer all the perks of a luxury lodge – exceptional service, lavish amenities, and more – but with the added benefit of a fully ..read more

Nothing awoke society to the urgency of sustainability like the admonishments doled out to world leaders by the bold, 15-year-old Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg. After hosting a school-skipping solo protest, "School Strike for Climate", also known as "Fridays for Future", inspired a worldwide youth environmental activism movement. Her memorable world-famous UN Speech in 2019, in ..read more