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What is the definition of a Slow Safari? Some say it is a mindset that rejects traditional ideas of tourism and encourages you to soak in your environment and open up yourself to new experiences. For some, slow travel is all about lingering longer and reveling in a more exclusive, unhurried experience. Put away your […]
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Today’s world is all about connectivity and information – social media, email, WhatsApp & zoom are all platforms we use every single day in our lives. The normal business days which used to run from 9 to 5, with weekends off, have been disrupted by the internet and mobile telephony. Today, you can be available […]
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Many young families have a safari on their bucket list, as the parents envisage safaris as a bonding experiences, and teaching their children about the natural world. An African safari can be an incredible adventure for young ones, even a transformative experience. Given how special your children are to you, naturally you want the experience […]
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A traditional safari is one where you typically stay in a lodge or a tented camp, and go out on game drives twice a day. The drives are done either in a 9 seater minivan, or a 4WD Landcruiser, depending on the budget of the traveler. Using these vehicles for game drives allows you to […]
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When planning a safari to Africa, you have probably come across many group safari options, as well as options for a private, bespoke safari. So how do you choose which option to take, particularly if you are a safari newbie? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each option GROUP TRAVEL PROS […]
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The Covid -19 pandemic was very difficult for the travel industry. People stopped travelling and industry jobs were lost and with no tourist dollars coming in, conservancies and wildlife management suffered. Now travel is back, with people wanting to explore new destinations or returning to their favourite places. While this is wonderful news, especially for […]
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While the Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in Kenya, and the Serengeti National Park is in Tanzania, essentially, they are part of the same ecosystem where the wildlife can traverse back and forth. Both parks offer authentic safari experiences – wide open spaces, stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife sightings. So how do you choose […]
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Lots of tourists pose the question why they should spend more money staying in a High End property as opposed to a Low End property. Their arguments? The Park/Reserve being visited is the same one The animals seen on the game drives are the same – the wildlife present in the Park/Reserve can be seen […]
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Travel has begun to open up, albeit slowly, and while many are anxious to travel to Kenya for a long awaited safari, they are still a little wary about travelling during the pandemic. What happens if they contract Covid while on safari? How will they get back home on time? Who are their fellow travellers, […]
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Digitization has greatly changed the way we conduct business, opening up a whole world of possibilities and ease of transaction, be it shopping, banking, travelling…..anything you can think of can be done online. Want to go on a safari? This too, can be booked from the comfort of your home – everything from flights & […]
