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Lodge Review | Giraffe Manor
This iconic safari stop over is something of a legend in Nairobi, Kenya. This exclusive, premium hotel offers guests a classic, 1930s East Africa experience. The rolling green lawns, ivy-clad exterior and beautifully manicured gardens gives Giraffe Manor an old-world feel in modern…
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A short guide to Mashatu Game Reserve
The little corner of Botswana known as the Tuli Block is sandwiched between Zimbabwe and South Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mapungubwe National Park. In the Northern part of the reserve is Mashatu Game Reserve. This private concession is something of a secret in the safari world,…
Five of the most glamorous lodges in Botswana
Botswana has no shortage of stylish and elegant accommodation, from the dry salt pans of the Makgadikgadi to the watery wonderland of the Okavango Delta. As one of Southern Africa’s prime safari destinations, Botswana’s abundance of wildlife and birds is one of the reasons why people return…
Lodge Review | Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is a charming lodge at the foot of the impressive Virunga Mountain range and only 15 minutes from the famed Volcanoes National Park, making it the perfect home from which to begin your gorilla trekking adventure. Operated by Governors’ Camp, the lodge is…
Your Rwanda safari questions, answered
We answer some of your FAQs: Is Rwanda safe? Credit: The Independent Yes, Rwanda is a very safe country to visit. Aside from petty crime that one will experience the world over, Rwanda is considered one of the safest countries to visit in Africa. It is also one of the least corrupt…
Enchanting lodges for a Mountain gorilla trekking tour in Rwanda
If you're thinking of a gorilla trekking experience on a Rwanda safari, then you're probably interested in the range of accommodation available on your journey. Lodges in Rwanda are spotless and pristine, often with dramatic views of the surrounding forests and jungle canopies. The…
WATCH: Nine interesting facts about the Mountain gorilla
1. Gorillas are one of our closest genetic relatives Chimpanzees share 96% of their DNA with us, and bonobos 99%. While we look very different to gorillas, it’s the similarities in behaviour that evidence outstanding common features. This includes their highly social behaviour and the…
Why should you visit Rwanda?
Not often on many travellers’ bucket list, Rwanda disappeared from the safari circuit after the tragic genocide in 1994. However, in 24 years much has changed and one can certainly feel it in the calm and dignified atmosphere of the country’s capital, Kigali. Vibrant and rapidly…
Camp Review | Kwando Splash Camp
The latest addition to Kwando Safaris’ accommodation portfolio is Kwando Splash Camp, recently opened as of June 2018. Set along the edges of the Okavango Delta’s unique labyrinth of waterways, Splash Camp offers up one of the most superb wildlife destinations in the region. Bordering…
A short guide to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (referred to as CKGR) is the second largest reserve in the world and by far the most remote reserve in Southern Africa. The CKGR covers an area of 52000 square kilometres and it is home to rhino, black-maned lion and desert-adapted elephants among other…
A short guide to Botswana’s green season
The annual green season takes place between late-October to March/April each year and is called such due to the high levels of rainfall the region experiences. These rains are vital in sustaining the delicate ecosystem of the country. The green season is considered the ‘low season’ for a…