Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

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.

There’s an elephant on my roof! Artistry and Adventure at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in South Africa

There’s an elephant on my roof! Artistry and Adventure at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in South Africa

During the construction of Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, soil was carved out of the sloping savannah, to create a niche for the buildings.

ROAR PRIVÉ by ROAR AFRICA: Private Travel Experiences for Families and Small Groups

ROAR PRIVÉ by ROAR AFRICA: Private Travel Experiences for Families and Small Groups

Private Travel, Through Private Terminals, in Private Planes, at Private Safari Camps, with a Private Dedicated Staff

Matetsi Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Launches New Immersive Culinary Experience

Matetsi Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Launches New Immersive Culinary Experience

New for 2021, Matetsi Victoria Falls introduces The Chef’s Table, an immersive, gastronomic experience specially curated by Executive Chef Shane Ellis.

5 Beaches Not to Miss While Visiting the Seychelles

5 Beaches Not to Miss While Visiting the Seychelles

Renowned for its natural beauty and incredible flora and fauna, the beaches that hem Seychelles turquoise blue and warm waters are a draw unto themselves.

5 Must-Knows Before You Go Climbing Kilimanjaro

5 Must-Knows Before You Go Climbing Kilimanjaro

Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller were the first people to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in 1889.

Extraordinary Experiences at Xigera Safari Lodge, Botswana

Extraordinary Experiences at Xigera Safari Lodge, Botswana

In the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Xigera (“Kee-jera”) is a safari lodge which reinvents what it means to experience the African bush through inspired hospitality and design.