Why Package Holidays are essential in 2026 and beyond
The Package Holiday Isn’t Dead. There’s a reason why the Financial Guru’s keep saying “book a package” but I think some education is still needed on what a package actually is! I still believe, if you ask most people what a package holiday is, they’ll picture a Club 18-30 in Benidorm, or squinting at a […]
Tipping on Safari: A Personal Guide to Safari Etiquette
Let’s take the guesswork out of one of the most common safari questions “how much should I tip on safari?“ Whether you’re heading to South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania or Kenya, tipping is a meaningful way to recognise the people who make your safari so memorable. From the guide who shares your first lion sighting to […]
Unusual Destination Weddings and Elopements : Unconventional “I Do’s”
Valentine’s Day is just behind us and proposals are still sparkling in the air like confetti! If you’re one of the newly engaged (or just daydreaming about it) now is the perfect moment to imagine something different – a wedding that’s more about experience than expectation and more “personal” than “persons on the guestlist.” Lets […]
Why Small-Group Travel Is Surging in 2026: Connection, Community & Smarter Ways to Explore
Travel in 2026 is leaning more towards meaningful moments than box ticking. It involves going deeper rather than faster and travelling with purpose rather than pressure. At the centre of this shift sits a rising star: small-group travel. Between the big flag-leading coach tour and the ultra-private bespoke journey, small groups are capturing the hearts […]
What to pack for … A One Week Flying Safari
If you’re a seasoned traveller with an upgraded plane ticket and a loyalty program luggage allowance, you may have become used to overpacking and coming home with a lot of unworn attire in your suitcase. If you’re undertaking your first flying safari and covering multiple reserves or destinations by light aircraft then your packing will need […]
Walking Safaris: The Ultimate Way to Unplug, Reconnect, and Rediscover the Wild
If you’ve experienced the thrill of traditional game drives and find yourself yearning for a deeper, slower connection with nature, a walking safari might just be your next great adventure. Imagine trading the hum of an engine for the rustle of grass, the chirp of a bee-eater and maybe even the distant rumble of elephants. […]
Astro Tourism : Reaching for the Stars
There’s something profoundly humbling about standing beneath an unpolluted night sky and seeing the Milky Way stretch from horizon to horizon. Astro Tourism, the art of travelling to the world’s darkest, clearest places to marvel at the universe is having its moment. From the ancient deserts of Namibia to the high-altitude plateaus of Chile and […]
Game Drives Redefined: The New Era of Ethical Luxury Safaris
How responsible wildlife viewing is reshaping the future of Africa’s most iconic experience. A New Definition of Great Safari Nothing beats the thrill of a lion sighting at sunrise or the deep peace of watching giraffe meander across acacia- strewn plains. Yet, in recent years, many travellers have begun to ask a different question: at […]
Wellness in the Wild: Discover Africa’s Best Wellness Safaris
Safari holidays have long been associated with thrilling game drives, luxurious lodges and a touch of over Indulgence. Fancy a drop of Amarula in your morning coffee, anyone? But a new trend is emerging that’s redefining the classic safari experience. More travellers are now seeking not just adventure but also rejuvenation, mindfulness and a far […]