Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

Give the Gift of Magnificent Memories with African Travel

Give the Gift of Magnificent Memories with African Travel

The greatest gift of the holiday season is creating lasting memories with your loved ones. This year, you are invited to make your dreams come true by bestowing the gift of an extraordinary safari adventure that will be cherished for the rest of your life.

Anantara Opens Indian Ocean Retreat on Bazaruto Island

Anantara Opens Indian Ocean Retreat on Bazaruto Island

Thirty kilometres east of mainland Mozambique on Africa's east coast, the Bazaruto Archipelago of protected national park islands lie scattered across the turquoise Indian Ocean.

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles Named World's Leading Luxury Villa Resort

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles Named World's Leading Luxury Villa Resort

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles emerged victorious at the 2013 World Travel Awards' Grand Final and was named the “World's Leading Luxury Villa Resort."

Ellerman House Unveils Wine Gallery and Villa Two in Cape Town

Ellerman House Unveils Wine Gallery and Villa Two in Cape Town

Ellerman House has announced the opening of its highly anticipated Wine Gallery and second luxury villa to be known as Villa Two.

Cape Town Named Favorite City 2013 in Telegraph Travel Awards

Cape Town Named Favorite City 2013 in Telegraph Travel Awards

Cape Town has been voted The Telegraph Travel Awards' Favorite City for 2013, at a ceremony held in London on the 27 November 2013.

6 Important Considerations When Planning a Family Safari

6 Important Considerations When Planning a Family Safari

So you want to take your family on safari? One company familiar with a range of safaris available in Africa suggests that some safari programs are better than others for families with young children and/or teens.

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort Unveils Largest Luxury Villa

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort Unveils Largest Luxury Villa

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, which officially opened its doors in November 2013, is celebrating the unveiling of The St. Regis Villa.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Launches Wildlife Photographer in Residence Program

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Launches Wildlife Photographer in Residence Program

This November sees Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti launch their ‘Wildlife Photographer in Residence' program. The first photographer to be welcomed at the Lodge is Will Burrard-Lucas, who will be resident from November 22 to December 5, 2013.

Big Five Presents New Botswana and Zambia Journeys

Big Five Presents New Botswana and Zambia Journeys

Celebrating 40 years of sustainable travel, Big Five Tours & Expeditions has launched two new safari adventures into Botswana and Zambia that perfectly fit the outfitter's guiding principle.

Festive Celebrations in Paradise at Raffles Praslin, Seychelles

Festive Celebrations in Paradise at Raffles Praslin, Seychelles

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles offers an array of festive celebration to enjoy Christmas and New Year in stunning surroundings, with the warm Seychellois atmosphere and laid-back luxury.

Stay Fit in the African Bush with Sabi Sabi's New Gym with a View

Stay Fit in the African Bush with Sabi Sabi's New Gym with a View

Animals are everywhere in the African bush, making exercise a formidable task. Staying in shape just got a whole lot easier for everyone at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve with the opening of Earth Lodge's Gym – our vote for best gym with a view.

Royal Portfolio's La Residence Voted World's Best Hotel

Royal Portfolio's La Residence Voted World's Best Hotel

Readers of Condé Nast Traveler have voted La Residence, in the South African Wine Country town of Franschhoek, "Best Hotel in the World" in the magazine's 2013 Readers' Choice Awards.

Destination 2014: South Africa and Brazil

Destination 2014: South Africa and Brazil

Two of the world's most exotic countries, South Africa and Brazil, will be intriguing travel destinations in 2014.

Double Fun: Norman Carr Offers Two Rivers Safari in Zambia

Double Fun: Norman Carr Offers Two Rivers Safari in Zambia

Norman Carr Safaris together with Chongwe Safaris are offering an exceptional nine-night safari in small and exclusive owner operated camps in Zambia, available all year.

Singita Unveils Castleton, Private Safari Lodge Available for Exclusive Use

Singita Unveils Castleton, Private Safari Lodge Available for Exclusive Use

Singita, Africa's leading safari specialist and conservation company, has introduced the new Singita Castleton in the heart of South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve.