Extraordinary Africa

05/09/2026

03/09/2026

In the long grass of the Mara, a lioness will move almost imperceptibly. But to her cubs, she’s never lost thanks to her follow‑me markings. Whether its the white flick of her tail tip or pale patches behind her ears, these visually contrasting cues on a mother’s body act like a beacon for her young....

28/08/2026

Katavi is one of Tanzania’s last great wildernesses - raw, remote and gloriously untamed - its rarely visited which is one of the reasons we love it...

23/08/2026

Safari feels different when its quiet. With ’ silent dhow you can drift along the Zambezi with nothing but the sound of water against the hull and the soft rustle of reeds and we think its really rather special....

21/08/2026

Being a great safari guide isn’t just about loving the bush, it’s about learning how to move through it with skill, respect and awareness. We recently heard from manager, Tawanda, about their journey and it reminded us that its very much a calling and a craft - not just a career.
"I've been working towards getting my guiding licence for several years now," he explained. "Since camp opened in May, I have been out many times under the supervision of a qualified guide, completing several walks to build up my required hours".
Despite spending half his life in the wild, these walks aren’t just a formality, they’re where a guide learns how to read the landscape, anticipate behaviour and stay calm and safe around large game and predators.

19/08/2026

At Desert Lodge, the desert has always been the star - but thanks a recent refresh, now the lodge feels even more at home within it. Refreshed interiors lean into the landscape: natural tones, raw textures, handcrafted pieces that feel shaped by the wind itself.

14/08/2026

Romantic star bath anyone?

13/08/2026

More and more travellers are booking safaris last minute - and honestly, we love it. It's exciting to say yes to Africa on impulse, but not quite so easy to plan, which is why we like to step up so you can step into the bush without months of planning...

10/08/2026

The pace of the bush. On safari, the best moments rarely shout. Instead they unfold quietly...
A lioness stretching at dawn. The smell of steaming hot coffee in metal mugs, drunk before the morning drive. The way your guide pauses, listening to something you haven’t yet heard.
Safari teaches you to slow down, to breathe, to let Africa reveal herself in her own time.