In a world where trends shift weekly and the only true constant is change, some solace is to be found in that the shift in the safari industry that is rapidly establishing itself as the new normal is the move towards sustainability. Going green is the buzz phrase, but is far more complex than many…
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Stretching for 114,000 hectares across the southern Kalahari, Tswalu is South Africa’s largest private game reserve and a destination in its own right. Dramatically scaled landscapes, breathtaking vistas, diverse habitat with fascinating fauna and flora, and a wide choice of privately guided safari experiences set the scene for a safari of unparalleled exclusivity and freedom….
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A safari should never be run according to a specific formula. Granted, there are certain times of the day when wildlife is more active and the light is better for photography, so heading out on game drive tends to be far more productive then, but too strict a framework will tend to tie you down…
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Continuing our series of our travel consultant’s favourite escapes, this month we feature Mary Hensman and her podium of destinations in the safari world. These three lodges are among our favourites and receive consistently amazing reviews and feedback from our guests, so it’s no wonder they are some of Mary’s top picks… The Outpost The…
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Since the 60’s, Mala Mala has been wowing guests with its game viewing. The camps have developed somewhat in the last five and a half decades, but the phenomenal wildlife viewing has remained ai its consistent best. MalaMala Rattray’s Camp offers an intimate glimpse into an era long lost, when travellers from afar married the…
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Perched high on a sandstone ridge overlooking the shimmering expanse of the Malilangwe Dam, Singita Pamushana Luxury Lodge’s eight elegant suites – all with private plunge pools – draw inspiration from the rich tribal history of ancient Zimbabwe. Maximising opportunities to be immersed in the restorative power of its incredible wilderness setting, the lodge’s guest…
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South Luangwa National Park is simply breathtaking. Essentially Zambia’s flagship national park, it boasts a stunning array of wildlife, and although there are a number of accommodation options in and around the park, it still boasts that wilderness feel. At almost 10 000 square kilometres it doesn’t lack for size, and when one considers that…
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As a continuation of the Bucket List series we began last month, Iconic Africa Sales Consultant Danni Mcfarlane gives us a list of some of her top destinations for a trip to Africa, as well as a few little extra gems that rank highly in her books… La Petite Ferme As someone who appreciates good…
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If you want to be simply blown away by a seemingly endless procession of elephants, Linkwasha in the dry season is for you. Literally thousands of the world’s largest land mammal are in constant movement to and from the waterholes of Zimbabwe’s Hwange national park as the last rains become a distant memory and water…
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The Sabi Sands is renowned as being one of the best wildlife destinations in the Africa. The Big 5 and many more abound here, and the reserve has officially been established by the Panthera Organisation as having the densest population yet recorded anywhere in the world. The reserve gets its name from the two major…
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Jess Craig recently joined the Iconic Africa sales team. Her love of the bush started when she was tiny, and she has been visiting the South African Lowveld since before she could walk. A career in hospitality in some of the finest lodges in Southern Africa have made her a true connoisseur of the guest…
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It might seem strange to head out on game drive, spend some time viewing a lion pride sleeping int he shade, then drive round the corner and bump into a Maasai herdsman out walking with his cattle. Yet that is the reality in much of rural Africa – the co-existence of wildlife and people. And…
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Over the years the ripple effect created by Londolozi’s alumni has spread their ethos far and wide across the African continent, and beyond. Some are heading up their own portfolio of lodges. Others have been put in charge of the full scope of Kruger National Park anti-poaching units. World-authorities on the Okavango Delta, internationally lauded…
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July 20th saw an incredible fund-raising event take place at Katy’s Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. In honour of their tenth anniversary, the Jocks of the Bushveld – a bush-loving group of friends – hosted a dinner in collaboration with the Endangered Wildlife Trust – who were celebrating their 50th anniversary – to raise money…
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As Zambia continues to rise swiftly to prominence in the African safari scene, boasting some stunning beautiful and game-filled safari destinations, one group of lodges keeps emerging as a centre of consistent excellence across their portfolio of camps. Time & Tide’s conservation heritage dates back to 1950, when Norman Carr set up Zambia’s first game viewing…
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