Zebra cooling off in the marshes of Amboseli NP

Self Drive in Kenya – Rhinos and Ranches Safari

If there is one trip you should do in your lifetime to Africa then it is a self drive in Kenya.  Not just any self drive in Kenya but a guided self drive to the best parks and reserves in all of Africa.  Staying in quaint accommodation this is not a rough safari but a blend of...

Travelling with Kids Cairo to Cape Town

In 2010 an intrepid family from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia joined us on Cairo to Cape Town overland.  The Parsons decided that a few months out of school for their 2 daughters travelling across Africa was worth more education than what a classroom could offer. The girls, Anna...

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Before the sun rises, the vehicle arrives to collect us to go on an amazing adventure, a hot air balloon safari over the African plains. I, myself, am a little nervous, I am not too keen on heights.  But the thought of missing out on a once in a lifetime experience is motivation...

The Wildebeest Migration – why 2016 is the year for your safari

2016 is the year to visit and experience the wildebeest migration in Kenya. Witness the spectacular movement of over 2 million wildebeest and zebra as they cross the Mara River and roam the open plains in enormous herds. Predators like lion, leopard, cheetah and of course...

Do you know these facts about Namibia?

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. Namibia is well known for it’s desert, dramatic coastline and diamonds. But did you know these facts about Namibia? Namibia is committed to protecting the environment Namibia was the first country in the world to include...

A visit to Cape Town … Must Do’s

Cape Town in South Africa is one of our favourite destinations to visit especially when starting and finishing our self drive safari tours.  So put a visit to Cape Town on your bucket list and experience our top 6 Must Do’s. 1. Catch the rotating cable car up to Table...