A Guide to Safari in Botswana
If you’ve been researching safaris online – especially if you’re planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip – you may have reached the conclusion that “Botswana is the best.” And in many ways,…
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Where to Go in 2026 for an African Safari (and Why You Should Book Now)
For anyone planning a safari in 2026, or looking ahead to 2027, now is the ideal time to book. July through to October are optimum months for wildlife viewing across…
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Sariska Tiger Reserve & Utsav Camp: A First Tiger and a Slower Way into Rural Rajasthan
My stay at Utsav Camp, on the fringes of Sariska Tiger Reserve, will always stay with me for one simple reason: it was the first time I ever saw a…
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Lamai Serengeti Review: A Northern Serengeti Safari with Nomad Tanzania
The Serengeti needs little introduction, but where you stay, and exactly which part of this vast ecosystem you explore, can profoundly shape your safari experience. Earlier this year, after spending…
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Have You Been Watching Kingdom? Why South Luangwa Is One of Africa’s Most Compelling Safari Destinations
Filmed over four years and focusing on the Nsefu Sector in South Luangwa National Park, the BBC series Kingdom follows Africa’s apex predators through shifting seasons, scarce resources and moments…
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An Evening with Hilary Bradt at the RGS East of England
It was a full house for this special Royal Geographical Society (East of England) event with travel pioneer Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Guides. I’ve used Bradt Guides for many…
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Victoria Falls Travel Guide: Best Time to Visit, What to Expect & Where to Stay
Victoria Falls, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, is one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known locally as Mosi Oa Tunya – “the…
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38 Hours in Ngorongoro – a Journey to the Crater Highlands
I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Ngorongoro Crater three times over three decades. My first trip was with friends back in 1997. We stayed on the crater rim at…
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Etosha Wildfires – What You Need to Know
The Situation on the Ground Over the past week, a vast wildfire has swept across parts of Etosha National Park in northern Namibia. First detected on 22 September, the blaze…
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Funken Lodge, Svalbard: Arctic Luxury at the Top of the World
I wasn’t expecting many surprises from Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost permanent settlement, founded around coal mining in the early 20th century. And I certainly wasn’t expecting to find myself staying…
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