Annually more than a million White bearded wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, eland and other antelope make a never ending, roughly circular, annual journey in search of grazing and water. The migration takes place across the Serengeti plains of north western...
Whether white water rafting on the swirling turbulent current of the Zambezi River in the gorges below the Victoria Falls or having a drink in the “Devil’s Swimming Pool”, the region offers a wide range of activities designed to get heart rates soaring. The one...
A wide variety of guides cater for visitors with particular interests or needs. Some guides will stay with guests for their entire trip and help with everything from completing park entry documentation or border crossing formalities to offering information on the customs of local people, history...
Self-driving trips provide great flexibility and are generally cheaper than organized tours. Long self-drive trips in Southern and East Africa require careful planning but also an understanding that roads and driving habits are not always the same as in other parts of the world. A...
There are a variety of sea kayaking safaris that can be undertaken in the warm tropical waters of Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar. In some instances kayakers travel along the coast overnighting at lodges or B & B type accommodation but others are boat-based with tourists...
Driving though southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania with Kilimanjaro soaring in the distance is an exhilarating experience, with the mountain forming an impressive backdrop to elephants and other wildlife. East and southern Africa have an endless variety of panoramic routes. Driving through the vast openness of...
Seeing snow capped peaks might surprise some visitors to Africa but in South Africa and east Africa it does indeed snow on the high peaks. In Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain soars to over 5895 metres (19 450 feet) and has a permanent cap of...
The Rovos Rail Company runs luxury train tours within South Africa and to various destinations throughout the region. The trains offer five star cuisine, opulent suites and top class service. The ultimate journey in the Rovos portfolio is the 14 day journey from Cape Town...
Imagine an island experience off the coast of Zanzibar combined with a luxury safari in the Serengeti or dining in the shadow of Table Mountain and savouring the award winning wines along the Atlantic seaboard. ...
Game drives are great way to experience the sights and scents of the African bush. Most safari lodges offer early-morning and late-afternoon game drives in specially adapted off-road vehicles that have low sides, no windows and tiered seats, a combination of features which ensures guests...
