Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

Uniworld’s Queen of the Nile, River Tosca, Resumes Sailing  Egypt’s Legendary River

Uniworld’s Queen of the Nile, River Tosca, Resumes Sailing Egypt’s Legendary River

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announces they will set sail once again on Egypt's great Nile River onboard the elegant, all-suite River Tosca commencing October 2015.

Cape Town's Cape Grace Unveils Luxurious Refashioned Pool

Cape Town's Cape Grace Unveils Luxurious Refashioned Pool

Cape Town, South Africa: The multi award-winning 5-star Cape Grace on Cape Town's famous V&A Waterfront is delighted to announce the completion of their newly refashioned, luxurious pool and outdoor area, ahead of the 2014 South African summer season.

Elsa's Kopje Gets A Makeover

Elsa's Kopje Gets A Makeover

Elsa's Kopje, the dreamiest spot in all of Kenya, expanded its camp with an elegant makeover. Designed with a “Born Free” theme, Elsa's Kopje is the place to go for the authentic escape into the wild.

Ker & Downey Africa Offers Guided Land Rover Self Drive Experience

Ker & Downey Africa Offers Guided Land Rover Self Drive Experience

Ker & Downey Africa, Luxury African Safari and Travel Experts, have partnered with Elewana Collection's Luxurious camps and lodges to offer an exclusive 10% discount on the Ker & Downey Africa Land Rover Self Drive Experience in Tanzania on bookings made before 31 January 2015.

Expect the Unexpected at Banyan Tree Seychelles

Expect the Unexpected at Banyan Tree Seychelles

Guests can expect more than sun and sand at Banyan Tree Seychelles this winter. Whether looking a romantic escape, a rejuvenating break, unique cuisine, or a way to get closer to the enchanting culture and stunning nature on the island, guests can experience a surprising array of activities in the Seychelles.

Oberoi's 'Best of Mauritius and Dubai' Offer Combines Total Relaxation with Cosmopolitan Luxury

Oberoi's 'Best of Mauritius and Dubai' Offer Combines Total Relaxation with Cosmopolitan Luxury

The Oberoi Group's ‘Best of Mauritius and Dubai' offer provides an opportunity to escape from the dropping temperatures and onto beautiful, tranquil beaches and vibrant city streets.

Top 10 Things to Pack for an African Safari

Top 10 Things to Pack for an African Safari

Writer Sanja Cloete-Jones, who blogs for wildly romantic Tongabezi lodge near Victoria Falls, has made this useful list of the Top 10 Little Things that Make a Big Difference. (Don't pack them… at your peril.)

First Look at the New andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Botswana

First Look at the New andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Botswana

Modernism and nature form a dramatic alliance in the design and concept of the new andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in Botswana.

Mauritius' One&Only Le Saint Geran Launches Traditional Chinese Medicine Spa Program

Mauritius' One&Only Le Saint Geran Launches Traditional Chinese Medicine Spa Program

Guests at the Mauritian hideaway One&Only Le Saint Géran will now have access to a host of new wellness offerings at the Spa as renowned Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Ken Rosen visits the resort now through December 2014.

Anantara Adds Second Resort in Mozambique

Anantara Adds Second Resort in Mozambique

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, a leading developer and operator of luxury hotels, resorts and spas, is continuing the expansion of its portfolio in Africa with the opening of its second resort in Mozambique.

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Honeymoon Like the Royals in the Seychelles

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Honeymoon Like the Royals in the Seychelles

The Clooneys are off from the canals of Venice to the Indian Ocean island paradise of the Seychelles!

Ebola is Killing the Safari Industry, Survey Finds

Ebola is Killing the Safari Industry, Survey Finds

An extensive survey among 500 safari tour operators concluded that about half are receiving 20 to 70% less bookings due to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

The TreadRight Foundation Celebrates World Rhino Day

The TreadRight Foundation Celebrates World Rhino Day

The TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, celebrates 'World Rhino Day 2014' today with the unveiling of The TreadRight Wildlife Initiative.

5 of the Most Exclusive Villas in Cape Town

5 of the Most Exclusive Villas in Cape Town

Visit the breathtaking, cosmopolitan city of Cape Town on South Africa's southernmost tip and make yourself at home in a private villa rental.

Wilderness Safaris Launches New Guided Namibia Exploration

Wilderness Safaris Launches New Guided Namibia Exploration

Wilderness Explorations, the guided journey division of Wilderness Safaris, announces the launch of a new exploration for 2015, the Desert Dune Safari.