Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

10 Sanctuary Retreats Properties Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

10 Sanctuary Retreats Properties Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Sanctuary Retreats have announced that 10 of its luxurious African safari lodges and camps have been awarded with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015.

Bliss Out at the Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius

Bliss Out at the Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius has launched a unique six-day Bliss Out wellness week package for stressed guests who need to tune out of their frenetic everyday lives and get themselves back on track.

Witness Africa's 'Big and Little Five' with African Travel

Witness Africa's 'Big and Little Five' with African Travel

Africa is celebrated for its coveted “Big Five,” and the ability to witness elephant, lion, rhinoceros, buffalo and leopard is a major reason many travelers choose to embark on an enthralling safari.

Plunge into Bliss with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts

Plunge into Bliss with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts

With summer around the corner, we start to dream of lazy days spent by a beautiful swimming pool. Synonymous with providing idyllic, sun-filled holidays, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts also offers some of the world's most stunning swimming pools.

Mantis Collection Launches Regal River Cruiser Fleet on Chobe River

Mantis Collection Launches Regal River Cruiser Fleet on Chobe River

This May, Mantis Collection launches the ‘Zambezi Queen Collection,' introducing a small fleet of regal river cruisers and providing additional guests with access to over 30 miles of the remote Zambezi and Chobe riverine ecosystems.

5 Top African Adventures with Bragging Rights

5 Top African Adventures with Bragging Rights

Travelers are no longer looking for your run of the mill luxury safari, although those are great, people really want to come back from Africa having done something extraordinary.

Acclaimed Werf Restaurant Launched in South Africa's Gastronomic Heartland

Acclaimed Werf Restaurant Launched in South Africa's Gastronomic Heartland

As part of its revitalization program, and in an effort to restore and rejuvenate the historic farm, Boschendal's focus has been on becoming a standout food and wine destination of its own accord.

The Homestead: Luxury Winefarm Villa in South Africa

The Homestead: Luxury Winefarm Villa in South Africa

The independent boutique winery Oldenburg Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa's leading wine region, has recently transformed an original Cape Dutch family home into a luxury villa and for the first time is offering farm stays.

Africa's Most Romantic Star Beds

Africa's Most Romantic Star Beds

The star bed phenomenon in Africa has really taken off, and it's no surprise. On safari you will be astounded by the number of stars you can see and will often have a clear view of the milky way.

'Glamping' on Safari in Kenya at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara

'Glamping' on Safari in Kenya at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara

Experience the freedom of a vacation with no barriers. Enjoy luxury tent accommodations within the 35,000-acre Olare Motorgi Conservancy at the Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara in Kenya.

Wilderness Safaris to Build Two New Lodges in Rwanda

Wilderness Safaris to Build Two New Lodges in Rwanda

Wilderness Safaris is proud to announce it has invested into the construction of two new lodges in Rwanda, adding a new country to its African portfolio and helping continue to build sustainable conservation economies on the continent.

Africa's First Johnnie Walker Whisky Bar Launched at The Saxon Hotel

Africa's First Johnnie Walker Whisky Bar Launched at The Saxon Hotel

This month sees The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg launch the eagerly awaited Johnnie Walker whisky bar.

Wilderness Safaris' Linkwasha Camp Opens in Zimbabwe

Wilderness Safaris' Linkwasha Camp Opens in Zimbabwe

Wilderness Safaris' Linkwasha Camp officially opens today in a private concession of the southeast corner of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Living in Style: Morocco

Living in Style: Morocco

In the 1960s Morocco was a hot destination for hippies who tripped out on the magic of North Africa. Today, the international jet set meets in Marrakech.

South Africa's Sabi Sabi Opens Luxury Villas at Bush Lodge

South Africa's Sabi Sabi Opens Luxury Villas at Bush Lodge

Sabi Sabi, one of South Africa's premier private game reserves, announces the opening of Bush Lodge Luxury Villas. Each of the two opulent villas comprises two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a lounge, library, dressing room, patio and pool.