Every June the president of Rwanda or a senior member of the government, some tourists, and all park rangers in the area gather together for the ‘Kwita Izina’ or naming ceremony for every newborn gorilla that came into the world during the year. This year the naming ceremony is designated to be held at Volcanoes National […]
Category: Africa
Visions of Zulu Highlights
Does the Zulu Route ring any bells? It is rather like the South Africa’s Garden Route, with a Zulu flavour. Zulu Route is a South African region of outstanding natural beauty and, with many places of interest, it is a popular destination for tourists. All amenities are within easy access of each other – just […]
Kids under 12 stay free when sharing a room at Mara Serena Kenya
An amazing offer to introduce your children to the wonders of Kenya. Whether they’ve seen the African state through cartoons or TV documentaries they will have no greater experience than actually be there. Truly an experience of a lifetime! For many, an African safari is high on their bucket list of “things-to-do- before- I-die” – […]
Final Stages of Completion approaching for The Resort Group’s Dunas Beach Resort
Luxurious Cape Verde accommodation just months away from opening The Resort Group announced this week that its Cape Verde Dunas Beach Resort & Spa is now in the final stages of completion and will be ready to open in November of this year. The Resort Group has been working on the five star resort along […]
The Blue Train pulls away from awards ceremony with another top accolade
Nairobi is Kenya played host to a glittering gala event on the 16th October when the World Travel Awards once again awarded the title of Africa’s Leading Luxury Train to the Blue Train. This is a record breaking 5th consecutive win for the Blue Train in this category and is just the latest in an […]
Discovering the Real Casablanca
Casablanca Market by Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License The 1942 Hollywood movie of Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, may have left an indelible impression of the city on western minds, but for the modern traveller there is so much more to discover. Located on the coast facing the Atlantic Ocean, Casablanca is now the largest city […]
Madagascar humpback watching
It is difficult to express the emotions and awe that you feel when you are watching humpback whales in their natural habitat. Their regal grace, peaceful aura and tranquility are in stark contrast to their awesome size, with some reaching 36 feet in length. Making the experience one you will remember for the rest of […]
Taking the Nomad trail
The nomads were found in the desert age, sheltering themselves from the burning sunlight under a tent made from camel-hair. Their dogs would snarl and bark if anyone approached, and the mules and the camels would swing their heads to show that someone was coming near. The men would exit their tent with their sharpened […]
A trip to South Africa is a once in a lifetime experience
South Africa offers its visitors an encounter like no other as it is situated at the southern tip of African continent boasting a 2,500 km coastline that runs along the Indian Ocean and the South Atlantic Sea. This part of the continent provides rich cultural and wildlife adventures to its wide-eyed visitors. Waiting for you […]
Ideas for breaks where the sun doth shine
If winter is really starting to get you down and your entire persona is aching for warmth, it is high time you pack those bags and go to where the sun actually shines. There are plenty of places to go, it’s just a matter of choice and budget. Listed below are some of the hottest […]