A Kilimanjaro expedition of guts and glory
On Women’s Day, Mrs South Africa, Nicole Cappper faced extreme weather conditions to summit Mt Kilimanjaro in support of the Caring 4Girls organisation. The post […]
Best Places to Stay in the Drakensberg, South Africa’s Epic Dragonback Mountains
When it comes to finding the best places to stay in the Drakensberg, South Africa, it all boils down to the view. It’s that simple. […]
Help Dart Rhinos in Rwanda this October
If you want to get hands on, behind the scenes, with Africa’s leading conservationists / wildlife experts this is a super cool opportunity. This October 2018 […]
Mark and Alison Nolting’s Zimbabwe Family Reunion
Mark and Alison Nolting, owners of AAC, recently returned to their beloved Zimbabwe to join family and friends on a magical adventure in Victoria Falls […]
Our Top 5 Lion Moments
By Britta Foulis – Content Marketing Manager The lion is easily one of the most recognized animals on the planet. The story of the lion […]
AQUILA COLLECTION BUYS INVERDOORN PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa today made an exciting announcement and confirmed the recent acquisition of the Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve in the Western […]
7 Amazing African Tribal Traditions
From the San people of South Africa all the way up to the Berbers in Morocco, Africa is the origin of myriad tribes – in […]
Shoot wildlife like a professional
There’s no better teacher than experience. Learn how to shoot amazing landscape and wildlife photographs like a professional, from a professional. The post Shoot wildlife […]
The 15 Most Picturesque Places to Visit in the Karoo
The Karoo is vast and places to visit in the Karoo are myriad. Divided into the Succulent, Nama, Klein and Grassy Karoo it straddles most […]
Emirates Hotel Voucher – Don’t Leave Your Flight Check-in Without It
I fly Emirates from the USA to Africa regularly and when I have a long’ish Dubai connection (longer than 6 hours if flying in First and […]
Trio Of Treats – Luangwa Walking Safaris
Presenting three of our favourite – Luangwa Walking Safaris Walking safaris were first pioneered in this park by Norman Carr, and are conducted by a […]
Five Fascinating Tribes of East Africa
By Warren Glam – Content Writer From the cloud-draped slopes of Kilimanjaro to the vast grasslands of the Serengeti, East Africa’s people have enriched the […]
Cape Town International Boat Show
Three days of fun. Hundreds of boats. One awesome location! It is the annual Cape Town International boat show, which is only getting bigger and […]
7 Wild Flowers For Your Checklist | Flower Season
The Cape flower season is a natural explosion of colour where a plethora of wild flowers bloom, covering the once green fields. Most of the flowers […]
Get paid to travel the world and drink gin
There’s a bar in London looking for someone to travel the world “in 80 days or less” and drink gin. All expenses paid and […]
Big 5 Malaria Free Game Reserves in South Africa
For those who don’t want to worry about taking anti-malaria pills, malaria free game reserves do exist in South Africa. Plenty of them. We […]
Best Bathtubs on Safari In Africa!
Travel and Leisure came out a while back with a list of hotel bathtubs with the best views (thanks to Mitch Wolf – safari […]
Migration Update – East Africa
The Migration Movement updated – June 26, 2018 The first arrival of the wildebeest herds have been sighted at the Kirawira in the western Serengeti […]
Great Migration Live Update – 06 August 2018
Migration Monday Update The FIRST major river crossing on the Kenyan side has begun! Approximately 2,000 wildebeest and zebra crossed the Mara Triangle at the […]
Open Streets Cape Town
Open Streets Cape Town is a citizen-driven initiative hoping to change the way people see and use Cape Town’s public spaces. The idea is […]
Wildlife Photography Tips from an Award-Winning Photographer
Africa is teeming with extraordinary animals just waiting to be added to your photo reel – and, who better to give wildlife photography tips than […]
Enjoy lavish views of the Free State from this cottage
Highlands Mountain Retreat to be a rare find: it offers self-catering accommodation designed for guests with mobility issues. The post Enjoy lavish views of […]
Best Places to Stay on Battlefields Route in KwaZulu Natal
Best Places to Stay on Battlefields Route ~ Blood River, Spioenkop, Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, Hlobane, Ulundi, Talana – all of these are major landmarks […]
Getting Married on Safari – Our Recommendation
Over the years a number of travelers have asked about getting married while on their safari in Africa… it sounds like an amazing idea […]
Top 5 camps in Hwange by Alison Nolting!
This past May, I traversed Hwange Park from East to West and had a trip that was simply “A meeting of all the lion prides”! […]
A Bird’s Eye View Of Ruaha
By Anwynn Louw – Online Marketing Assistant Did you know Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s largest national park and, for the most part, completely unknown! […]
160 year old bottle of Groot Constantia Pontac wine returns to its origins
An extremely rare bottle of Groot Constantia’s Pontac red wine, which is at least 160 years old, has returned to its place of origin […]
Our Top Favourite African Authors
The world is filled with New York Times bestsellers and the accolade has become a sure sign of a trustworthy read. But what about […]
Neighbourhood of the week: Glenwood, Durban
One of the city’s oldest suburbs, overlooking the harbour, has become ‘quietly cool’. Bakery owner Carin Robinson gives us a local’s tour. The post […]
Best Places to Stay on the West Coast, South Africa (Wait ‘til you See the Last!)
Our best places to stay on the West Coast of South Africa are a varied list of choices – from seaside villas with incredible […]