Month on Instagram

“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” Kate Thurmes.

Just in case you missed out on this month on Instagram, scroll down here to see our beautiful continent and its exquisite creatures… captured in moments!

Presenting our 2018 Bucket-list. #1 Perched on the edge of Africa’s Great Rift Valley is Angama Mara, a lodge that comes as close to heaven on earth, as possible. #iconicafrica #iconicexperiences #iconicmoments #safari #luxurytravel #SouthAfrica #Africa #bucketlist

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Presenting our 2018 Bucket-list. #2 Set against the backdrop of Rwanda’s verdant forested landscape, Bisate Lodge allows guests to marvel at the wonder that is Rwanda. #iconicafrica #iconicexperiences #iconicmoments #safari #luxurytravel #SouthAfrica #Africa #bucketlist

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Presenting our 2018 Bucket-list. #3 On a private game reserve bordering the Kruger National Park lies the conquering queen of African luxury experiences – Royal Malewane. #iconicafrica #iconicexperiences #iconicmoments #safari #luxurytravel #SouthAfrica #Africa #bucketlist

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Presenting our 2018 Bucket-list. #4 Zarafa, a jewel set in the treasure trove of the Zibadianja lagoon – itself a paradise in the Selinda Game Reserve. #iconicafrica #iconicexperiences #iconicmoments #safari #luxurytravel #SouthAfrica #Africa #bucketlist

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Presenting our 2018 Bucket-list. #5 Perched amongst the vineyards, on the slopes of the beautiful Franschhoek Mountains is the pinnacle of luxury and unrivalled piece of heaven – La Residence. #iconicafrica #iconicexperiences #iconicmoments #safari #luxurytravel #SouthAfrica #Africa #bucketlist

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Presenting our 2018 Bucket-list. #6 Set on two kilometres of magnificent, pristine Mozambican coastline, White Pearl is an intimate resort for the discerning traveller. #iconicafrica #iconicexperiences #iconicmoments #safari #luxurytravel #SouthAfrica #Africa #bucketlist

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Presenting our 2018 Bucket-list. #7 Royal Chundu, the first Relais & Chateaux property in Zambia, is 14 suites of majestic and secluded opulence nestled on the Zambian bank of the immense Zambezi River. #iconicafrica #iconicexperiences #iconicmoments #safari #luxurytravel #SouthAfrica #Africa #bucketlist

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Kuiseb Pass, Namib-Naukluft Park National Park, Namibia. #1 of our fourth @jacofotos #IATakeover #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Namibia #KuisebPass #JacoTakeover #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable

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Flamingoes, Walvis Bay, Namibia. #2 of our fourth @jacofotos #IATakeover #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Namibia #WalvisBay #JacoTakeover #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable

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Pelicans, Walvis Bay, Namibia. #3 of our fourth @jacofotos #IATakeover #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Namibia #WalvisBay #JacoTakeover #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable

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Pelican in Flight, Walvis Bay, Namibia. #4 of our fourth @jacofotos #IATakeover #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Namibia #WalvisBay #JacoTakeover #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable

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Namib Desert Dunes, near Swakopmund. #5 of our fourth @jacofotos #IATakeover #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Namibia #Swakopmund #JacoTakeover #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable

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“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Everyone deserves to enjoy the finer things in life once in a while… so we've selected our top 10 luxury destinations for you here: link in bio . . #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Tswalu #gamereserve #Kalahari #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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This playful cub is determined to interrupt mealtime. Video taken by @Maratabasouthafrica #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Looking for an African adventure for the whole family – look no further… here are our favourite family friendly lodges. #1 Lelapa. For more click on the link in our bio. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Lelapa #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Looking for an African adventure for the whole family – look no further… here are our favourite family friendly lodges. #2 Tswalu. For more click on the link in our bio. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Tswalu #gamereserve #Kalahari #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Looking for an African adventure for the whole family – look no further… here are our favourite family friendly lodges. #3 Londolozi. For more click on the link in our bio. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Londolozi #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Presenting the #IATakeover by great friend and talented photographer @jamotyrrell. #1 Two sisters from Londolozi’s Ntsevu pride, a group of six lionesses currently controlling the eastern sector of the reserve. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Londolozi #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Presenting the #IATakeover by great friend and talented photographer @jamotyrrell. #2 Red billed queleas were found in Abundance this winter on Londolozi, being seen drinking in the Sand River every evening in flocks that numbered over 10 000! #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Londolozi #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Presenting the #IATakeover by great friend and talented photographer @jamotyrrell. #3 A wallowing white rhino bull is framed perfectly between the legs of a giraffe that was approaching the waterhole. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Presenting the #IATakeover by great friend and talented photographer @jamotyrrell. #4 A steppe eagle comes in to land. These migratory eagles are said to time their arrival in the Lowveld to coincide with the impala birthing season, during which time they feed on the impala afterbirth. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Presenting the #IATakeover by great friend and talented photographer @jamotyrrell. #5 The greens of summer add a different slant to wildlife photography, with the drabness of winter falling away to be replaced by a lush, vibrant background. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Presenting the #IATakeover by great friend and talented photographer @jamotyrrell. #6 A white rhino bull moves sedately across a clearing between middens. Big bulls like this can control an area for many years, giving them mating rights over all the females who may pass through. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Presenting the #IATakeover by great friend and talented photographer @jamotyrrell. #7 Wild dogs play in high spirits in the aftermath of a successful hunt. Highly energetic animals, this particular pack kept their activity levels up, well into the morning on this day, as conditions were cloudy and relatively cool. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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"If there were one more thing I could do, it would be to go on safari once again.” Karen Blixen. . . Not sure where to start? Here are our Top 3 African Safari Tours all set for you: Link in bio . . #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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The Kruger National Park is one of those once-in-a-lifetime spots… and sits high up on many travellers' bucket-lists – for a reason! Click on our link in the bio for our favourite places to stay in Kruger. #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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The Peltons have just returned home after taking the whole family on safari to @madikwe_game_reserve … and they had a truly wonderful time! Here’s what they had to say: link in bio . . #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #Madikwe #Lelapa #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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Are you keen to go on a safari but not quite sure what a game reserve is? Don't worry we've spelt it out for you here: link in bio . . #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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What a beautifully captured photograph by the talented @simon_smith_photography. Thank you for tagging us. – #iconicafrica #repost #rhino #photography #nature #wildlife #talented #gifted #blackandwhite

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Presenting Royal Chundu as January's property of the month. Here's why this sensational destination has captured our hearts: link in bio . . #iconicafrica #iconicmoments #Africa #SouthAfrica #RoyalChundu #gamereserve #safari #adventure #nature #unforgettable #luxury #luxurytravel

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