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Trip report: Namibia – Driving north to Etosha National Park

The first part of my trip report from our self-drive tour in Namibia, including Okonjima reserve, Onguma The Fort, Okakuejo Resort and Etosha National Park

Kenya Beach and Bush

For this itinerary we have chosen some of the best accommodation and experiences in Kenya for this short but amazing introduction to wonderful Kenya.

The Ultimate Namibia Self-drive Experience

Explore this magical county with your own wheels, enjoying some of the best sights and accommodation Namibia has to offer

Trip report: Queen Elizabeth National Park, the deep south and gorilla tracking, Uganda

This is the third and final part of the report from my trip to Uganda

Trip report: The Wild West of Uganda

The second of three articles making up a report from my trip to Uganda

Safari Notes: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Moremi is one of the best places in Africa for spotting wildlife, with a high density of animals. A particular advantage is that the wildlife in Moremi are generally relaxed, which means that game vehicles can get closer than is…

Accommodation Review: Baker’s Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Baker’s Lodge is about as perfect as a safari lodge can be and one of my all-time favourites. The individual thatched safari suites have everything you could wish for as well as their own decks overlooking the river. I only stayed one night – probably the biggest regret I had from my tour of Uganda.

Accommodation Review: Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Malawi

An island paradise in Lake Malawi National Park, Blue Zebra Island Lodge is an essential part of any Malawi itinerary. Offering superb service, fabulous food and all the water-based activities you could wish for, you will not want to leave its stunning sandy beaches. Accommodation is extremely comfortable and Blue Zebra offers true "barefoot luxury"...

Road Trip Report: Exploring the east of South Africa: Part 4 – Champagne Castle Hotel, Drakensburg

This is the fourth and final part in the series. You can read the other articles here: Self-driving in South Africa: Part 1 – Johannesburg to Graskop Self-driving in South Africa: Part 2 – 19 hours in eSwatini Self-driving in…

Accommodation Review: Gorges Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

If you are looking for somewhere really special to stay when visiting Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, you won't get more spectacular than Gorges Lodge