Not everyone can decide between island living or a classic safari; mountain views or the ocean breeze – and coming to Africa you will surely want to see it all. Why pick one country; one city; one town when you can tailor a grand tour of Africa and experience different places, cultures and foods in…
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There’s nothing worse than getting off a 15 hour flight and having to spend another 12 hours at Africa’s busiest airport. Because O.R Tambo International Airport is not as close to the city centre as we would like it to be – and with peak time traffic setting people back by a couple of hours,…
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Africa boasts 54 beautiful countries, each contributing to the hundreds of different cultures and ethnic groups. Unique views and landscapes are merely a windfall in comparison to the world-class service, chefs and cuisines. For all the self-proclaimed foodies, Africa offers you a variety of cherry-picked destinations and accommodations whose connoisseurs fuse together tastes and flavours…
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“The eye never forgets what the heart has seen.” – Bantu Proverb Travelling has a way of magnifying all human emotions, especially when you have an innate love towards a particular place! Our very own Terri Abadi shares her love for Africa with us here: “The phrase, “follow your passion” is often thought to be…
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A big thank you to our great friend, incredible guide and world-renowned photographer, Craig Hayman who has shared with us some iconic Cape Town views in this month’s #IAtakeover: For more of Craig’s exquisite pictures follow him on Instagram @craighayman.
Terri Abadi, our intrepid Director recently returned from a wonderful adventure to the Okavango Delta! Let’s hear more about her time at Mombo here: Q: What did you love most about your stay at Mombo? A: Mombo is the pinnacle of what Wilderness Safaris has worked so hard to achieve. This famed property is considered…
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to the stunning Rockfig Lodge, the latest addition to our collection. Nestled under the weeping boer-bean, leadwood, tamboti and jackalberry trees, rests a slice of South African paradise. Located in the world renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, this is the ideal destination for families and group vacations….
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Nestled at the base of the Korannaberg lies this month’s property of the month – Tswalu Kalahari. This beautiful – and South Africa’s largest – private game reserve envelopes 240 000 acres of pristine wilderness. Owned by Nikki and Strilli Oppenheimer, the sheer magnitude of the reserve bares testament to the family’s commitment to authentic…
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The Cape Winelands, more commonly known by locals as the Boland (‘upland’), is a landlocked region of the Western Cape located upwards from Cape Town. Just a short 40 minute drive from Cape Town, the Cape Winelands are without doubt one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Leave the high-risers and promenade of…
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“The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.” – Jim Fowler Dian Fossey beautifully wrote of and made famous Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in her novel Gorillas in the Mist. But no book or film will ever adequately portray the unaltered beauty of Rwanda and its fifty shades…
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Vacations are synonymous with relaxation, unwinding and ‘switching off’. Many travellers, couples and families head to destinations where they have no access to WI-FI, cell service, or contact with the outside world. It is a time for rejuvenation, healing and time spent with loved ones. There’s probably a link between increased endorphins and setting up…
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Africa is so diverse – from landlocked countries to seaside cities and island living. The landscape, cuisine, wildlife and culture can change within a few hundred kilometres making it impossible to say that you’ve seen it all. But with new connecting flights, air travel has made it easier to see that much more in a…
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