My travel wish list is one which only ever seems to get longer, not shorter, no matter how much travel I do! Over the last 20 or so years I have travelled extensively through Africa and the Indian Ocean, including to all countries that we go to – many on multiple occasions. I have flown, … Read more
Gorilla tracking, out of all of the wildlife encounters I have enjoyed over the years, has to be one of the most remarkable. Encountering these magnificent, and endangered, animals in their natural habitat is both humbling and thrilling, with recollections of those encounters living long in the memory. Trekking at altitude through lush, dense rainforests, … Read more
High season savings and offers are usually hard to come by, especially in the summer holidays. However, if you’re still looking for an amazing holiday this year, now is the time to book with a number of new special offers across Africa and the Indian Ocean available. We have rounded up the best of these … Read more
Our hobbies and interests tend to fill the spare time we have. A way to relax and enjoy time with friends and family, or on a solo endeavour, these activities are as varied as they are interesting. Instead of leaving your hobby behind – be it riding, walking, photography, cycling, bird watching, drinking delicious wine … Read more
The Masai Mara in Kenya, world renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing and incredible scenery with the vast rolling plains, so iconic of East Africa, playing host to an array of species. Famed for wildlife events such as the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest undertake the daunting prospect of crossing the crocodile infested waters of … Read more
Travel trends for 2026 are emerging as we approach the end of 2025. Each year seems to bring with it different travel trends from detox and wellness holidays to more adventurous options, and 2026 is proving to be no different. Here we round up five of the key travel trends for 2026 and how that … Read more
The Nsefu Sector in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park is an area I know well, and I am delighted that the BBC’s Kingdom, which has been five years in the making, is finally coming to our screens. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough this promises to be an exciting new series offering an insight into four … Read more
Riding across Africa is an experience like no other. With the freedom it offers, the feeling is both exhilarating and extraordinary as you see and experience the landscapes differently from how you would from a vehicle, on foot or in a boat. There are many different options across Africa when it comes to a riding … Read more
Easter might feel like a long way away currently with the autumnal weather, nights drawing in and winter fast approaching. With this in mind planning a holiday to Africa or the Indian Ocean for the spring gives something to look forward to during the long UK winter. Whether you are looking for a wildlife based … Read more
The green season in Africa is an incredibly rewarding time to visit. There tend to be fewer people travelling and there are annual wildlife events to witness. In addition, as most people tend to prefer travelling in the dry season, rates in the green season tend to be significantly less. So, if you are happy … Read more