South Africa is a perfect self-drive destination – in this four-part series I will show you many of the reasons why… I love it when a lack of a plan comes together You may remember that in April I used…
Introduction The story so far: after spending a week in Malawi during my month-long trip to Africa in April 2018 to attend three travel trade shows, I had five days I needed to fill. The third and final expo was…
Photo credit: Etihad A330 via photopin (license) Introduction Yes, I made it back to the front of the plane. Unfortunately this was back in 2016. In any case, it had been a year. My last splurge was in April 2015,…
There are a huge number of reasons you should visit Zimbabwe and one of the best ways to do so is with The Grown-up Travel Company and a favourite partner of ours, Imvelo Safari Lodges. As well as ticking many…
Peace and quiet await at this lovely property on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Ideally located for Lanseria Airport (great for cheap domestic flights in South Africa) but also close to Sandton and not far from Oliver Tambo Airport. We love…
Malawi is marketed as the "warm heart of Africa" and for once, the slogan is spot-on. Full marks for whoever came up with that, they nailed it.
Introduction Pre-Covid I was invited on a familiarisation trip to Zimbabwe with my good friends and partner company, Imvelo Safari Lodges. These are arranged for travel agents and tour operators from outside the country so that they can experience a…
For Easter 2017 I took my family on our Wild Botswana small group tour with Sunway Safaris. It was a fabulous introduction to Africa for Rebecca and I also booked the trip for our friend Gunnhild and her daughter Helene,…
Going on safari in Africa – it’s hard to think of any other travel experience that holds the same allure. Exotic, adventurous, wild…perhaps with a tinge of danger to add to the excitement? Often described as a ‘once in a lifetime’…
I will use my unmatched experience and connections to help you create an unforgettable adventure in Africa. I offer truly personal service – that means you will only deal with me. Every trip contributes to local economies, conservation and community initiatives.
The Grown-up Travel Company
Lauvåsbakken 18, 7540 Klæbu, Norway
andy.higgs@grownuptravel.co
Talk to me: +47 4591 9660
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