Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cape Grace: Cape Town's Leading Romantic Hideaway

Cape Grace: Cape Town's Leading Romantic Hideaway

With its iconic Table Mountain, glittering oceans and dramatic mountain ranges Cape Town's setting is about as romantic as you can ask for, making it an increasingly popular destination with newlyweds or couples renewing their vows seeking a South African honeymoon.

Mom in a Million Package Fit For A Queen at Taj Cape Town

Mom in a Million Package Fit For A Queen at Taj Cape Town

The five-star hotel Taj Cape Town has announced a Mom in a Million package – with a price tag of 1 Million South African Rand (roughly $95,000) - to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11th.

Romance and Magic Memories at Cape Town's Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Romance and Magic Memories at Cape Town's Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Getting married is no easy feat – it requires passion, creative ideas and precision planning, including the proposal, the wedding day itself, and the honeymoon.

Authentic Africa with Epic Private Journeys

Authentic Africa with Epic Private Journeys

Deeply rooted in Africa, Epic Private Journeys is a bespoke travel company that uses only seasoned local guides to offer an authentic experience of the continent.