Rob travels through the Kgalagadi and Namib deserts – November 2015

  The Kalahari and Namib Deserts are fascinating areas which between them cover a huge swathe of south-west Africa. My trip was beginning in Upington in the northern Cape of South Africa, and would...
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Michele travels to Malawi – November, 2015

  I decided to combine some of my annual leave with a work trip and, joined by my husband Garry, spent just under two weeks exploring some of Malawi’s highlights. Our work trips are often rather...
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Michele returns to Zimbabwe – September, 2015

  You can imagine my elation when it was decided that it was time for me to do an educational to Zimbabwe – my beloved home! Having worked at Safari Consultants for over thirteen years, I longed...
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Fran travels through the Cape and Madikwe – December 2015

  I have to say I was feeling smug as our plane took off from Heathrow, leaving behind a very British dark cold December night. I was Cape Town bound and going to spend the next few weeks working...
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Mary travels through northern South Africa and into Mashatu – October, 2015

  For me, self-driving in South Africa is a joy; courteous drivers, well sign posted routes and long empty stretches of road through breathtaking scenery. It allows you to combine contrasting areas...
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Rob visits Victoria Falls, Zambezi and Hwange national parks – June, 2015

  In the late 1990’s Zimbabwe was booming as a tourist destination and Victoria Falls and Hwange were key components in almost any safari itinerary. In late 2013 I visited Mana Pools and Matusadona,...
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Rob into the wilderness of Botswana – April 2015

  As I set off once again into the wilds of Botswana, I pondered on why I am still so enthusiastic to explore this patch of wild Africa. I quickly realised the answer was simple. Botswana offers what...
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Michele returns to northern Tanzania – March, 2015

  It was great to return to Northern Tanzania and remind myself just how beautiful and diverse this part of Africa really is and the incredible wildlife opportunities on offer. I flew on a daylight...
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Mary back in the Mara – March, 2015

  However many times I head to Kenya and, in particular, to my favourite of its wildlife destinations, the Masai Mara, I never fail to be bowled over by the varied landscapes and superb wildlife. Arriving...
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Fran explores the Laikipia in Kenya – March, 2015

  Travelling to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, I knew I was likely to see rhino as it was one of the first protected sanctuaries and is currently home to 72 black rhino (12% of Kenya’s black rhino population),...
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