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January 2017

Visit Botswana

We often get asked when is a good time to travel to Botswana. 

The good news is that you can travel to Botswana year round. As a general rule, if the camp or lodge remains open, there is good game to...

January 2017

Sundowners

It’s no secret that I enjoy the occasional G&T so when Liz suggested we pop into the Gin Festival in Johannesburg, I didn’t have to think twice. There’s a gin revolution sweeping through South Africa at the moment and some excellent...

January 2017

A Second Time On Safari

If you are considering a second time on safari, then like us, Africa has got well and truly under your skin. You are looking for a safari experience that will be equally as exciting and captivating as the first. Where...

January 2017

Famous Fives

Everyone loves a list. We all do it. Your top 5 films, or Beatles songs, or fast bowlers. Whatever it may be, lists – especially Top lists – are always there. Africa is, of course, famous for one list –...

January 2017

Why do you love Africa so much?

“Why do you love Africa so much?” This specific but wide-ranging question was presented to me over the Christmas break by some friends from Australia who were back in the UK visiting their family. My first answer was instant but...