The Textures of Africa
New Project Africa is often visually represented through a wide lens – expansive plains, seemingly endless bodies of water, vast deserts, deep gullies and dense jungles. The continent’s grandeur is undeniable. However, an element often missed in this representation is the rich and omnipresent tapestry of textures; all of which offer a new and unexpected […]
A Journey into the Heart of the Kalahari
New Project Having just returned from a long-awaited visit to Twsalu in South Africa, I wanted to share my observations with you. Tswalu is a brand that goes hand in hand with commitment to conservation. Their efforts and initiatives are industry-leading. When a property combines this admirable ethos with first-class accommodation, activities and dining, this […]
The Great Migration
New Project The Great Migration is known – for good reason – as one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Even for those unacquainted with wildlife and the world of safari, will, on hearing the phrase, conjure up images of dense herds of wildebeest en masse crossing river beds and vast plains, all done so […]
In Celebration of the African Leopard
New Project One of the biggest draws of any trip to Africa is almost always the wildlife. The vast and wonderful species that call this continent home are some of the most iconic in the world. The African leopard is a predator as powerful as it is elegant. Considered the most majestic cat in the […]
Ol Jogi: One of the most exclusive places in Africa
New Project Offering peak exclusivity and personalised hospitality in equal measure, Ol Jogi is a private estate located on its own conservancy. If you want Laikipia, arguably Kenya’s most scenic region, all to yourselves, this is the way to do it. One of the ways to be sure you won’t cross other guests or vehicles while […]
Destination Focus: The Makgadikgadi
New Project The biggest salt pans in the world – covering an area of over 15,000 km2 – Botswana’s Makgadikgadi region is, quite simply, unlike anywhere else on earth. Less than an hour’s flight from Maun, this landscape was once a lake larger than Switzerland and as lush as the Okavango Delta. Tens of thousands […]
Destination Focus: The Lower Zambezi
New Project Considered the most magical river in Africa, the Zambezi River flows through six different countries before it reaches the sea. Two of these, Zambia and Zimbabwe, are home to an enigmatic region known as the Lower Zambezi. For some, this landscape may be familiar; on the Zambian side lies the Lower Zambezi National […]
Destination Focus: Namibia
New Project Unique is a much-overused term, but really the only adjective that does justice to Namibia. With the look and feel of planet Mars, Namibia remains truly otherworldly. A country all about vast, open landscapes, dusty red earth, soil and rocks dominate the imagination. Incomparable to any other, Namibia is a completely stand-alone destination; […]
Back from Botswana
New Project Regular travel to the African continent allows me to ensure that the destinations, experiences and properties we recommend remain as special as they were when we initially discovered them – as well as learning about what is new and worthwhile since my last visit. Last month saw me travel to Botswana’s Okavango Delta […]
Destination Focus: Madagascar
New Project Known as the land in a forgotten sea, Madagascar remains off-the-beaten-track in terms of African travel. The fourth largest island on earth, and considered one of the greatest biodiversity regions in the world, Madagascar is home to incredible endemic wildlife across a wide range of untouched natural environments – ranging from rainforests to […]