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Why combining the Serengeti and Zanzibar Island is simply perfect

January 14th, 2020Archie Fiddes0 Comments

A leopard lazes on a tree branch in Tanzania

Nothing matches the rush of driving through the open plains and sweltering heat of the Serengeti. Eyes peeled. Heart pounding. Hoping for a glimpse of some of the most spectacular creatures that call this planet home. This is no trip to the zoo. Seeing lions on the prowl, giraffes grazing on high tree tops or elephants leading their calves on the long journey in search of water gives you a deep sense of being part of nature’s most...

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Earth’s greatest stargazing hotspots

October 2nd, 2019Archie Fiddes0 Comments

Strlight over a lake in Patagonia, Chile

There aren’t many things more mesmerising than gazing up at the Milky Way during a clear night sky and gaining a greater scope of the unimaginably colossal scale of our solar system. Whilst the stars can be witnessed regardless of where you are, some places on earth provide astronomical views with such clarity that gazing at the stars will leave you breathless. This Saturday, 5th October, we are celebrating the majesty of our night skies in honour of...

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Best places to visit in September

August 29th, 2019Laura Doubleday0 Comments

Beat the crowds, travel to Venice in September

The changing of seasons doesn’t have to be a bad thing, with September comes exciting possibilities for spend-thrift travellers, which let’s be honest, is most of us. Why not save on flights and accommodation outside high seasons so that you can splurge on gelato and local market souvenirs, or bigger ticket experiences. Did someone say hot air balloon ride? Michelin star meal? The benefits don’t stop with the savings, shoulder season also means less...

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4 books that will make you want to book a trip to Africa

July 29th, 2019Rosanna Neophytou0 Comments

Are you thinking of taking a trip to Africa? If so, you're in the right place for a few suggested books to read and inspire you as you plan and enjoy one of our African adventures.

Reading a book with a strong sense of place can really add something to your travel experience, and our friends at TripFiction have a database that will help you find the perfect literary partner. Whether it’s a novel, a memoir or a travelogue, they have a database with thousands of books to choose from, all...

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Best places to escape to the hills this Valentine’s Day!

February 13th, 2019Roxy Pratley0 Comments

This time of year can be somewhat overwhelming, especially for the singles out there! With all the fancy dinner promotions flooding into your inbox and friends boasting about THE MOST ROMANTIC PLANS EVER, it can definitely make a single person want to run to the hills! This year escape the fancy nights in the city for exciting, wild adventures trekking in the mountains. Fall head over hills

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Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

September 19th, 2014admin0 Comments

There is something very primal and exciting about setting off on safari. Seeing Mother Nature in its natural and comfortable environment, in its most pure and raw form; free from external influencing human factors. The animal kingdom – where every animal and everything for that matter knows its ranking and adapts to survive.

I have never been a big zoo person, I don’t get the same enjoyment factor most people seem to, and with air travel so accessible these days (and working in travel...

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Top 10 most romantic places on Group Tours

February 12th, 2014Jess Millett0 Comments

Group Tours are not just for solo travellers but are also very popular with couples. On Group Tour's there are as many opportunities to share an intimate moment with your loved one. Here we suggest some of our most romantic destinations.

Rio Dulce, Guatemala

What better place to enjoy a drop of romance than on a rustic island in the middle of Rio Dulce, a peaceful river in Guatemala. The only way to the island is by speedboat, whisking you and your loved one passed...

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Camping in the Serengeti NP

May 24th, 2013Zoe Brooks0 Comments

Zoe continues her journey through Africa free camping in the Serengeti NP and taking a game drive through the park.

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Markets of Stone Town

May 15th, 2013Rebecca Thompson0 Comments

Zanzibar Spice Island; an exotic and chaotic that challenged and delighted Rebecca’s preconceptions.

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Playing the Game Drive

May 2nd, 2013Nikki Self0 Comments

Every Game Drive is different and with each one brings new sights, sceneries and experiences. Nikki has learnt to manage people’s expectations but there are some occasions when they are far exceeded.