Fran enters the realm of ‘safari’ – June, 2014
Everything in Africa is an experience, from the intense rush hour traffic of Nairobi’s baffling roundabouts and the feeling of adventure when boarding a light aircraft heading out into the bush,...
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Mary engrossed with the birds of Kenya – March 2014
Every time I go to Africa I fall a little bit further under its spell; the endless landscapes, the people and of course the big game, but with each visit I also become more and more enamored with...
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Jane on an escorted self drive in northern South Africa – April, 2014
I was certainly ready for my own safari. This time it was holiday not a hectic schedule of camp inspections. Six of us travelled by car in South Africa before crossing the Limpopo River into...
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Michele visits Rwanda, land of a thousand hills – March, 2014
My journey to Rwanda started with a very early flight from Norwich to Amsterdam. From here, I met up with a colleague and connected on KLM’s daylight service direct to Kigali. Departing from Norwich...
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Rob catches up with the migration herds in the southern Serengeti – March, 2014
Rob travels to Southern Serengeti to report on the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
On several occasions, I have been fortunate to witness the vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle that...
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Oliver finds new love in Kenya – March, 2014
Ugly, smelly, grumpy and liable to foam at the mouth after catching the scent of a female five miles downwind – I’m not getting personal again; I’m talking about camels. It seems to me...
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Oliver explores Zambia and Botswana – December, 2013
On my way to Zambia in November, I got as close to philately as I am ever likely to come when I collected an unexpected immigration officer’s ‘stamp’ in my passport, following a surprise visit to...
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Michele in Mauritius – December 2013
Having spent a week in Mauritius, I have returned with a renewed enthusiasm for the island. During my visit, I explored much of the coastline, a number of inland attractions and of course many hotels.
Famed...
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Rob travels to Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools and Matusadona – October/November 2013
Set on the southern banks of the mighty Zambezi River, in northern Zimbabwe, Mana Pools has always been one of the most beautiful National Parks in Africa, home to an incredible array of wildlife. It has...
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Mary into the northern Serengeti – October, 2013
Hopefully you will have enjoyed Ollie’s updates of his visit to Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Highlands but they were to be left behind us as we flew north enjoying en route splendid aerial views of...
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