Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

What is the best time of year to visit South Africa?

What is the best time of year to visit South Africa?

South Africa is blessed with beautiful landscapes, it has a lot for every kind of visitor. It has beautiful mountains, coasts, different weathers, wildlife, hot desert, national festivals, and parks.

Plentiful Game, Exclusivity and Flexibility: KuKaya, The Bushcamp Company, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Plentiful Game, Exclusivity and Flexibility: KuKaya, The Bushcamp Company, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

In South Luangwa National Park It’s dusk, the hour between the butterfly and the moth.* With my personal guide and spotter, I am out in a private game vehicle, from KuKaya - the newest of The Bushcamp Company properties.

A Traditional Safari, Remote and Game Rich: Anabezi Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

A Traditional Safari, Remote and Game Rich: Anabezi Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

The Zambezi River in Zambia draws an abundance of game and birds, making for exceptionally good safari sightings and spectacular sunset reflections.

Immerse in Nature, Walk in the Wild, Restore the Soul: Tena Tena Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Immerse in Nature, Walk in the Wild, Restore the Soul: Tena Tena Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Robin Pope Safaris have specialized in walking safaris in big game areas since their inception in 1986.

Molori Safari Opens New Lodge, Molori Mashuma in Zimbabwe's Magical Mana Pools

Molori Safari Opens New Lodge, Molori Mashuma in Zimbabwe's Magical Mana Pools

Molori Safari, an award-winning safari company in the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, has opened its second property, Molori Mashuma, a luxurious tented camp in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.

Winter Sun at Thanda Island, Tanzania

Winter Sun at Thanda Island, Tanzania

Amidst the winter's desire for warmth and rejuvenation, Thanda Island offers the perfect retreat for those seeking paradise during the colder months.

Brand New Private Villa at Hemingways Ol Seki Mara

Brand New Private Villa at Hemingways Ol Seki Mara

Families traveling to Kenya are invited to experience spacious luxury private villa living, in the Simba Private Villa, at recently re-designed Hemingways Ol Seki Mara, a private tented camp in the Naboisho Conservancy in the Maasai Mara.

Why Should You Go on a Safari During Your Next Vacation?

Why Should You Go on a Safari During Your Next Vacation?

If you’re planning your next vacation and looking for something exciting and adventurous, then a safari should be on your list of things to do.

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Invites Travelers to Explore the 'Best of Egypt'

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Invites Travelers to Explore the 'Best of Egypt'

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s most celebrated hotel brands, invites travelers to uncover the mystical land of the Pharaohs and experience Egyptian culture and historic wonders with the brand’s “Best of Egypt” package.

Why Do People Love to Travel to Tanzania During the Green Season?

Why Do People Love to Travel to Tanzania During the Green Season?

When the short rains start to touch the Tanzanian terrain, the drier landscape becomes alive with greenery everywhere. This is the Green Season Of Tanzania Safari which runs between November and March.

The Top Five African Countries to Visit for Vacation in 2023

The Top Five African Countries to Visit for Vacation in 2023

Africa is home to hidden gems off the beaten path, calling out to adventurers, explorers, and dreamers alike.

Red Savannah Launches NEW South African Itineraries

Red Savannah Launches NEW South African Itineraries

Luxury travel company Red Savannah just launched two NEW South African itineraries with amenities and experiences like a domed roof at Private House Safari where a professional astronomer can visit and tell the stories revealed by the stars – these Red Savannah itineraries are one of a kind.

Mauritius: A Tropical Paradise for Every Type of Traveler

Mauritius: A Tropical Paradise for Every Type of Traveler

Mauritius, nestled in the Indian Ocean, is a tropical paradise that offers something for every type of traveler.

Thanda Island - The Ultimate Summer Escape

Thanda Island - The Ultimate Summer Escape

Discover Thanda Island, the epitome of reclusiveness and tranquillity, nestled within Tanzania's Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve.

Seclusion, Silence and Serenity in Kings Camp in the Greater Kruger Park, South Africa

Seclusion, Silence and Serenity in Kings Camp in the Greater Kruger Park, South Africa

Strolling from my Luxury Suite to the newly constructed underground photographic hide in Kings Camp - sited in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve that is famed for its rare white lions - I am greeted by birdsong from branches of ancient indigenous trees.