Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

Paintbrush in the Bush: Kenya's Art Safari

Paintbrush in the Bush: Kenya's Art Safari

The colors, vistas and landscape of Kenya's Samburu region bring you to a standstill. Sometimes a camera just can't capture what the eyes see.

Rwanda's Virunga Lodge Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with New Deluxe Bandas

Rwanda's Virunga Lodge Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with New Deluxe Bandas

Volcanoes Safaris, pioneers in sustainable tourism and rare mountain gorilla and chimpanzee safaris, celebrates 10 years of Rwandan eco-luxury Virunga Lodge with the opening of two new Deluxe Bandas.

Sneak Peek: Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg

Sneak Peek: Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg

Twenty years after the historic first universal elections in South Africa, the country's largest city is experiencing its own rebirth as an important business centre and a cosmopolitan destination with a wealth of leisure opportunities, and the new Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg is at the heart of it all.

Virgin Limited Edition Buys Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard in Franschhoek, South Africa

Virgin Limited Edition Buys Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard in Franschhoek, South Africa

Sir Richard Branson's luxury collection of award-winning retreats announces that it will purchase Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa, which will become the latest addition to the already eclectic portfolio of 8 properties.

Africa's Most Romantic Safari Camp Reopens for 2014

Africa's Most Romantic Safari Camp Reopens for 2014

San Camp, Uncharted Africa Safari co.'s romantic, spiritual oasis on the edge of Botswana's otherworldly Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, will reopen on April 16, 2014, just in time for the magnificent Makgadikgadi Dry Season.

Madikwe's Tau Game Lodge Offers Sublime Special Offers in South Africa

Madikwe's Tau Game Lodge Offers Sublime Special Offers in South Africa

Tau Game Lodge in Madikwe promises to be a warming getaway, complete with invigorating Tau Spa Oasis treatments to complement the excellent Big Five game viewing, delectable cuisine and fireplaces during the South African winter months.

Fairlawns Rated Best Luxury Wellness Spa in South Africa 2014

Fairlawns Rated Best Luxury Wellness Spa in South Africa 2014

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa has been voted Best Luxury Wellness Spa 2014 in South Africa in the annual international World Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards.

New White Sand Luxury Villas Celebrate Opening in Zanzibar with 30% Off

New White Sand Luxury Villas Celebrate Opening in Zanzibar with 30% Off

The lavish Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa opens in June with 30% off inaugural offer

Kempinski Opening 12 New Hotels in 2014: Africa, Middle East, China

Kempinski Opening 12 New Hotels in 2014: Africa, Middle East, China

Europe's oldest independent luxury hotel group will open 12 hotels in 2014. Kempinski currently operates 75 hotels in 32 countries.

Cheli & Peacock Offers A Unique New Safari: Savannah, Quads & Camels

Cheli & Peacock Offers A Unique New Safari: Savannah, Quads & Camels

Now is the time to take advantage of a new kind of safari: Cheli & Peacock is offering a 14-day journey through rugged Kenya with quad bikes and camels.

Blue Train Offers 2 Free Hotel Nights in June

Blue Train Offers 2 Free Hotel Nights in June

The legendary Blue Train, one of the world's most lavish rail experiences, launches an unprecedented offer, providing guests with 2 complimentary hotel nights to add to their overnight rail journey in June.

Experience the Distinction of Cape Town with African Travel

Experience the Distinction of Cape Town with African Travel

Cape Town is widely regarded as one of the world's ultimate cities to visit, live, eat and play. The quintessential melting pot of creativity, taste and color, it vibrates with natural beauty and unexpected experiences.

Fairlawns Launches Victoria Tea Lounge and Private Villa Residence

Fairlawns Launches Victoria Tea Lounge and Private Villa Residence

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa has launched its new Private Villa Residence as well as the new Victoria Tea Lounge as part of its 2014 expansion plan.

Robin Pope Safaris Offers Wet and Wild Honeymoon Package

Robin Pope Safaris Offers Wet and Wild Honeymoon Package

Robin Pope Safaris, one of Africa's premier safari outfitters, is offering a new 10-night “Wet and Wild” honeymoon package.

Colonial Comforts at Highlands Country House in Cape Town

Colonial Comforts at Highlands Country House in Cape Town

Steeped in happy family memories and with a rich, textured history, Highlands Country House in Cape Town's leafy southern suburbs is the ultimate get-away-from-it-all retreat for guests seeking privacy, personalized service and relaxation.