Handpicked Africa

15/10/2024

We are recruiting! If anyone is interested in joining an SES endorsed expedition to Mongolia next July, do get in touch. Must be able to ride a horse.. and well. The mission of the expedition is to set camera traps high in the Altai mountains where there are supposedly snow leopard. The cameras will collect valuable data for a year which will be shared with the snow leopard trust and other conservation organisations, as well as the Royal Geographical Society and Scientific Exploration Society. Come join us?!
DM me for an application form. There will be an interview / selection process from there so you won’t be committing by applying, just starting the conversation.

12/12/2023

Cheetah Plains have had a late cancellation due to a family emergency, so Mvula (pictured here) is available for any last minute safari plans!

This striking villa is has all the mod-cons and luxuries of a 5 star hotel suite while being immersed in the wild African bush. Guests can enjoy a private safari, included spa treatments and use of the gym, arresting contemporary art and sculpture, and first class service from a team of 14 private staff.

Mvula is a 4 bedroom private villa in the Sabi Sands Big 5 game reserve in South Africa and is now available from 20th to 23rd Dec.

Mvula sleeps up to 8 pax in 4 bedrooms and can only be taken exclusively.

Rates per night (min base rate incl. 6 pax): ZAR 190 000 (just under $10k USD)
Per additional Adult (Max 8): ZAR 26 000
Per additional Child (3 - 12 years): ZAR 13,250
Per additionall child (0-2 years): ZAR 2,650

Availability: IN: 20th December OUT: 23rd December
Exclusive-use only.

DM me for more information.

12/12/2023

Christmas lunch on the lawn? New Years Eve on the beach? I know where I would rather be!

The stunning La Cigale Estate has become available this Christmas and New Year. Recently featured in Conde Nast Middle East, and winner of the best small hotel in the Seychelles, this beautiful private villa on Praslin would make an amazing home from home this Christmas.
Exclusive-use only.

DM me for their late booking special offer and festive plans and surprises.

Accommodation: 5 bedrooms in the plantation house, 4 extra garden pool suites.

04/09/2023

3 meetings on the canal and 1 on the river… When it’s hot in London! Thank you and for your time today! 😎☀️

25/07/2023

23/07/2023

Mongolia.. making a documentary about the ancient deer stones, delivering reading glasses to remote nomadic communities, pulling out teeth in the wilderness of the Steppe, attending Naadam festivities, and the Colonel maintaining a clean shave every day without fail

09/07/2023

Sunrise over the Steppe

23/05/2023

22/05/2023

Just a typical day at Colina Verde! Miles of unspoilt beaches and pristine nature reserve to enjoy. Speedboat or Dhow sail in to the sunset. And ending with a surprise lantern lit bush dinner, midnight swimming, patron shots in the whirlpool bath and fancy dress - as you do! Well we were celebrating a birthday ;) Thank you Graham and team for such a stunning and fun few days at your gorgeous home.

05/04/2023

Xanadu’s Art and Design..
Striking architecture, colourful tropical gardens, and beautiful African art is your first impression arriving at Xanadu. Then you discover comfy beach bandas, an organic vegetable garden and farm, and the detail in the interiors. Huge domed ceilings with impressively large ceiling fans and funky kitenge upholstered sofas and chairs have become Xanadu’s signature style. The owner has a passion for textiles and changes the sofa print whenever she finds a new kitenge that she loves. So far 3 times this year already! Zanzibar

13/03/2023

05/02/2023

Feast your eyes on Kubili House.. This 5 bedroom beauty is in the Thornybush reserve in South Africa. Run very much like an owner’s private residence, guests are hosted by a small team who feel more like a family. The architecture and interiors are exquisite with no expense spared, and with exciting wildlife coming to the dam there’s little need to leave the house. I had a very relaxing and utterly blissful couple of days here. Thank you