Exclusive Retreats

26/05/2021

"At the age of 3, Emmanuel was already being taken by his father on walking safaris in Malawi's protected areas. As a young boy, his favourite animal was a leopard - or at least it was, until one tried to eat him!"
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Please take a moment to read all about Tongole Wilderness Retreat’s GM & Head Safari Guide, Emmanuel Kandiero.

At the tender age of three, Emmanuel Kandiero was already being taken by his father on walking safaris in the Nyika National Park, Vwaza Wildlife Reserve and Liwonde National Park. In 1988, tourism in Malawi was in its infancy and his father’s role as a game scout involved looking after eco-syste

19/03/2021

Read all about it... Chapter 3 of My South Tanzania Journey - Fanjove Island, Selous Safari Company

I am sipping on a large, freshly harvested coconut. It is filled to the brim with coconut water that it sploshes onto my bikini. But I don’t care: I am taking my coconut for a walk straight into the gorgeous, turquoise blue sea that surrounds Tanzania's Fanjove Island.

19/03/2021

Read all about it... Chapter 2 of My South Tanzania Journey - Jongomero, Selous Safari Company

As I walk through the main relaxation areas of Jongomero I am instantly drawn to the full-flowing river beyond. My thoughts turn to how blissfully cool and tranquil it is here by the river, in the shade of a tall Jackalberry tree. I flew into the Ruaha National Park at the tail end of 'safari season...

19/03/2021

Read all about it... Chapter 1 of My South Tanzania Journey - Siwandu, Selous Safari Company

What emotion is this I am feeling, as I sit in the back of a​ safari vehicle as we drive into the palm forest along the shores of Lake Nzerakera? Happy, very happy! Sunshine, the natural landscape and the anticipation of being on safari again dissipates any anxiety I have about travelling on a two...

11/03/2021

An epic sound that reverberates right through you.

02/03/2021

Sublime smoked oak, valley beef short rib with dukka and dill , washed down with a ‘sunshine’ beer from

02/03/2021

The most hilarious and yummy brioche crocodile-shaped bread, served during a pontoon lunch, cruising Lake Nzerakela in the Nyerere National Park (Selous)

24/02/2021

What a delightful surprise waking up to this spotted eagle owl chick - looking in from the villa balcony