What Makes a Luxury Safari? The Connoisseur’s Guide to Indulgence in the Wild
Not long ago, I had an interesting conversation with a safari-goer planning a ‘luxury’ safari. What struck me most was how wildly interpretations of ‘luxury’ can differ —sometimes more than the whisker patterns of a pride of lions. Destinations…
Safaris for the Solo Traveller
Most people who go on safari go as a couple or in a group of friends, but travelling solo can also be a really rewarding experience, avoiding the compromises that group safari travel sometimes requires. I've enjoyed arranging solo safaris for…
Conservancies: A win-win-win for wildlife, communities, and you, the safari-goer
The Conservancy Concept is predicated on some simple dynamics. Conservancies are usually contiguous to the national parks and reserves and the wildlife moves freely between both areas. They are different to national reserves, or national parks in…
The bravest baby in the Mara
Today was a long day. The plan was to head out of camp at around 0615 for a couple of hours before returning for a breakfast and then maybe a walk after that. We started the day by watching the two big males, Olonyokie and Osupat return…
Tented camps or lodges?
If you’re visiting Africa or India you will generally have two options for where you stay. Lodges, with rooms or pods that have more of a traditional hotel experience; complete with buffet dining, a bar and sometimes a swimming pool set in a…
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