The Great Wildebeest Migration
The Safari and Beach guide to the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of nature’s most impressive displays. We believe this breathtaking event should be seen at least once in a lifetime – not just on television, but live and up close. What is it? The great wildebeest migration, often described as the greatest show on earth, sees […]
Giraffe: a manner of speaking
Experience the Giraffe up close and personal at Giraffe Manor on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. It is a stunning place to stay, as shown in BBC2’s Amazing Hotels (Life Beyond the Lobby). Stay for a night or two before your safari in the Masai Mara, Lewa or Ambesoli, on your way to the beach […]
Protect the Cheetah
Cheetah are in danger of extinction. Fact. The worldwide population of cheetah has dropped by 50% since 1975 to under 7,000 and it is feared this could drop a further 50% by 2030 which would put it on the endangered animal list. The main cheetah population is to be found in sub-suharan Africa, particularly Kenya, […]
China Bans Ivory trade
As of the 31st of December 2017, China closed its ivory market and banned ivory trading. This is a massive relief for conservationists and the 100,000 elephant that have been lost to poaching in the last decade. Beijing is the world’s biggest centre for ivory and the ban will put pressure across the globe to […]
New Camp in Serengeti
We are delighted to announce the openeing of Naona Moru Camp in the Serengeti. This is a fabulous camp in a great location offering an unrivalled combination of luxury, space and excellent guiding.
Interesting Safari Trivia Facts
If you’re heading out on safari, it’s a great idea to do a little research on some of the animals you’ll encounter while you’re in the bush. We’ve rounded up15 interesting safari trivia facts that you can wow your fellow safari-goers with! Fact 1 “The Helmeted Guineafowl” Helmeted guineafowls spend their days feeding on the […]
World Rhino Day
Celebrate all five species of rhino: Black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos. There are two kinds of rhinoceros in Africa – the black rhino and the white rhino. There are approximately more than 6000 black rhino and less than 16,000 white rhino surviving in the wild. Today there are five species and 11 […]
Boutique Lodge At Matemwe, Tanzania
We are pleased to be working with a lovely new little lodge in Matemwe, Tanzania – Matemwe Bandas. This is a boutique lodge made up of 4 bandas on the beach and a bigger banda by the pool. Have a look on our site. They seem to be getting the right mix of luxury but […]
Cooking With Spices In Zanzibar
Fancy a cooking tour with a local Swahili Chef in Stone Town? This is a one of a kind authentic cooking lesson where you will be able to learn how to use the local spices which you can find at the spice farms of Zanzibar. The cooking takes place in a Zanzibar house, located in a […]
Dive Site in Zanzibar
Menai Bay, Unguja Lodge, Zanzibar. We have found a spectacular dive site, deep though! Lots and lots of different species big fish, amongst them hammerhead sharks, reef sharks and… tiger sharks! Unguja Lodge is located in the south of Zanzibar, near the quiet Kizimkazi village. If you would like to know more information please get […]
Rainbow Of Migratory Birds In Botswana
Green season in Botswana marks the time of year when the bush and its surrounds turn into bright colours. The season also welcomes the arrival of newborn animals and several migratory birds such as Woolley Necked Stocks, Yellow Billed Kites and the “rainbow birds”, the Southern Carmine Bee Eaters. These strikingly coloured birds are very […]
Gorilla News In 2009
Latest news the Gorilla families of the Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda. The weather pattern in the Virunga Range remained very pleasant for most of the month, with morning temperatures between 9 and 14 ° C at 6 a.m. and day temperatures reaching up to 25 °C in the early afternoon. Many mornings were beautifully clear, […]
