Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

Morocco's Kasbah Tamadot Welcomes Back International Guests

Morocco's Kasbah Tamadot Welcomes Back International Guests

Following last week’s announcement to lift travel bans to Morocco, Kasbah Tamadot – Sir Richard Branson’s Moroccan retreat in the beautiful High Atlas Mountains – is delighted to welcome back international guests.

Homes & Villas by Marriott International officially launches in South Africa

Homes & Villas by Marriott International officially launches in South Africa

Homes & Villas by Marriott International offers almost 300 exclusive Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban homes for rent in South Africa.

Live the Suite Life at Great Plains’ Most Exclusive Private Safari Residences in Kenya

Live the Suite Life at Great Plains’ Most Exclusive Private Safari Residences in Kenya

Great Plains, founded in 2006 by National Geographic filmmakers and explorers-in-residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, offers an extensive portfolio of world-class safari suites across Kenya as well as in Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Thanda Island Wins World's Leading Exclusive Private Island for 6th Year in a Row

Thanda Island Wins World's Leading Exclusive Private Island for 6th Year in a Row

An eight-hectare emerald and ivory jewel set within a protected marine reserve, Thanda Island has been awarded World's Leading Exclusive Private Island at the 2021 World Travel Awards.

Private Luxury Villa opens in December at Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls

Private Luxury Villa opens in December at Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls

Southern Africa’s newest safari villa, the Mutota Forest Villa, opens at Victoria Falls in December 2021.

Marvelous Morukuru:  A Private South African Safari in an Exclusive-use House

Marvelous Morukuru: A Private South African Safari in an Exclusive-use House

With a dedicated staff, for only us - including personal butler, our own chef, game guide and tracker - Morukuru Family Madikwe is completely private.

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp: A Safari Adventure in Botswana's Pristine Okavango Delta

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp: A Safari Adventure in Botswana's Pristine Okavango Delta

Sitting on the wooden deck of the communal area at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp in the seasonal Okavango Delta, I watch an elephant peacefully stripping off leaves from an African ebony tree.

Hemingway Dreaming: An African Safari in the Timeless Wilderness of the Okavango Delta

Hemingway Dreaming: An African Safari in the Timeless Wilderness of the Okavango Delta

At Duba Plains Camp, the game drive vehicles are extra-high Land Cruisers with thick tires and an impressive snorkel.

Xigera Safari Lodge: Opulence and Artistry Deep in the Okavango Delta of Botswana

Xigera Safari Lodge: Opulence and Artistry Deep in the Okavango Delta of Botswana

Although Xigera Safari Lodge opened in 2021 in the pristine Okavango Delta - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - it has already been showered with multiple awards and accolades.

Royal Malewane: Sophisticated Safari in South Africa

Royal Malewane: Sophisticated Safari in South Africa

Set in Thornybush Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, Royal Malewane is ideally located for an extraordinary South African safari.

How to Prepare Best for Your First Tanzania Safari Ever

How to Prepare Best for Your First Tanzania Safari Ever

Are you planning your first safari trip ever? Then, you probably have many questions. Which destination to choose, what to pack, what to wear, do I need any vaccines?

Hurtigruten is Adding Africa to its Expedition Cruise Lineup

Hurtigruten is Adding Africa to its Expedition Cruise Lineup

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world’s leading expedition cruise line, is responding to guest demand for more exotic destinations by adding the West Coast of Africa and its unique archipelagos.

Private African Villas for the Ultimate Luxury Vacation

Private African Villas for the Ultimate Luxury Vacation

As the desire for superior luxury, exclusivity and privacy within the most pristine and secluded spaces continues to increase, so has the demand for private villas.

Reset with a Mindfulness Retreat to Africa with Singita’s Private Villa Collection

Reset with a Mindfulness Retreat to Africa with Singita’s Private Villa Collection

Travelers looking to hit the refresh button and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the African bush should look no further than staying at one of the seven accommodations from Singita’s Private Villa Collection.

La Mamounia's General Manager Named Best in the World

La Mamounia's General Manager Named Best in the World

The atmosphere at La Mamounia is joyful as the exciting news has spread throughout the hotel that its General Manager, Pierre Jochem, has earned his place on a highly coveted list.