Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

Visit the 1,000th UNESCO World Heritage Site with Belmond Botswana

Visit the 1,000th UNESCO World Heritage Site with Belmond Botswana

This week, Botswana's Okavango Delta was voted the 1,000th UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its extraordinary wetland system and rare wildlife.

Seabourn Sojourn to visit remote West African destinations this autumn

Seabourn Sojourn to visit remote West African destinations this autumn

This autumn, luxury cruise line Seabourn is giving guests the opportunity to visit some of the least-discovered parts of Africa's west coast, while enjoying a six star experience.

Discover Botswana with Belmond's Luxury Safari Lodges

Discover Botswana with Belmond's Luxury Safari Lodges

Belmond is offering an unforgettable safari experience to guests at its luxury lodges in Botswana, one of the world's last great wilderness areas.

A Blanket of Stars from Britain to Botswana

A Blanket of Stars from Britain to Botswana

Can you imagine anything more romantic than an experiencing an exotic location under a blanket of stars with the one you love? Here are two luxurious experiences of astronomical extent!

Shangri-La to Take Over Luxury Mauritius Hotel, Le Touessrok

Shangri-La to Take Over Luxury Mauritius Hotel, Le Touessrok

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed a management contract for Le Touessrok, Mauritius. The group will take over management of the resort in August 2014 and will reflag and launch the hotel as Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius in September 2015 following a renovation.

andBeyond Relaunches Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

andBeyond Relaunches Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

Design and modernism meets nature as the jewel of the Okavango Delta is reinvented.

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Re-Opens in Egypt

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Re-Opens in Egypt

A visit to the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan (Egypt) is like stepping into a legend. In the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile River across from Elephantine Island the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan rises after a 3-year closure.

Thanda Private Game Reserve's Charitable Foundation Auctions Life-size Statue of Nelson Mandela

Thanda Private Game Reserve's Charitable Foundation Auctions Life-size Statue of Nelson Mandela

A life-size bronze sculpture of Nelson Mandela commissioned by Thanda Private Game Reserve's charitable arm, the Thanda Foundation Trust, in partnership with Mvezo Development, led by Chief Zwelivelile Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, is to be sold at auction next week in Copenhagen.

Ultimate Bucket List Safari Destination: Niassa in Mozambique

Ultimate Bucket List Safari Destination: Niassa in Mozambique

Mozambique has always been associated with palm-lined beaches lapped by a warm Indian ocean. But today it is her undisturbed forests that offer the most unique experiences.

Desert Luxury Camp in Morocco Nestled in the Sand Dunes

Desert Luxury Camp in Morocco Nestled in the Sand Dunes

Desert Luxury Camp is nestled in the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi by Merzouga and is completed surrounded by sand dunes as far as eye can see.

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa Opens June 1st

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa Opens June 1st

Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa, the trendiest resort to hit Zanzibar's east coast will open on June 1, 2014.

Sanctuary Retreats Expands Portfolio with 4 New African Camps

Sanctuary Retreats Expands Portfolio with 4 New African Camps

Sanctuary Retreats announces the expansion of its luxury African camps in Tanzania and Kenya with four additional properties – three in Tanzania and one in Kenya.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti Launches 'Into The Heart Of Africa'

Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti Launches 'Into The Heart Of Africa'

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti recently launched 'Into the Heart of Africa,' an online immersive safari experience and tour on FSM.com.

World Design Capital Experience at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

World Design Capital Experience at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, has introduced a pop-up township art gallery and design-themed electric bicycle tour to showcase the city's World Design Capital 2014 status.

Experience Morocco's Festivals at Dar Darma, Marrakech

Experience Morocco's Festivals at Dar Darma, Marrakech

Those who are going to stay at Dar Darma, a private Riad in the heart of the Medina of Marrakech, will have the opportunity to take part in charming traditional Moroccan events and interesting music festivals such as the Rose Festival in El-Kelaa M'Gouna, the Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira and the Holy Music Festival in Fez.