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Africa – where can I go on safari?

19/08/2020 Martin Africa, Botswana, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Kenya, Namibia, Safari, safari planning, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe

It’s been several months since we were able to travel freely and, like me, you are probably itching to get back out on safari. But which countries can you visit? The short answer is ‘not many’. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advises against all international travel, apart from designated safe corridors. There are no African countries that[…]

view over the Ngorongoro crater from Kirurumu camp

Ngorongoro Crater, is it really a ‘must see’?

10/04/2019 Martin Africa, Conservation, game drive, Photography, Tanzania, Travel, Wildlife

Said to hold the greatest concentration of wildlife in Africa, Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1979) and forms a key component of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. History The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) was established in 1959 to try and resolve the problems with Maasai and other tribes caused by the National Park Ordinance of 1948,[…]

So you’ve got 4,000 dollars

28/02/2017 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Botswana, Camps, Kenya, Lodges, Migration, Photography, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

What kind of safari can you get for US$4,000? A short while ago we were contacted by some professional photographers from the USA. They wanted to go on safari in Africa, in particular they wanted to witness the great wildebeest migration, but their budget was tight; the cost must not exceed US$4,000 per person. Now, I can hear some of[…]

Great Places to stay in Africa

07/01/2017 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camps, Kenya, Kids on Safari, Lodges, Migration, Photography, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Camps & Lodges with the WOW! factor Someone just asked me “What is your favourite camp in Africa?” How do I pick just one? I’ve been fortunate enough to stay in so many amazing places. Faced with this challenge and a few idle hours over the festive season I thought I’d try and at least narrow it down to a short-list.[…]

Bush Rover: Great Idea, Great Price!

25/11/2016 Martin Accommodation, Africa, Camps, Migration, Photography, Tanzania, Travel, Wildlife

Each year, attending World Travel Market in London becomes less of a pleasure and more of a chore. I spent ages prowling the aisles in search of something original and inspirational only to be disappointed. Rising costs and diminishing returns have driven away most of the small (for small read, ‘interesting and original’) tour operators and the show is[…]

Wildlife and Waves in Tanzania

21/01/2015 Jethro Accommodation, Africa, Camps, Lodges, Migration, Photography, Tanzania, Travel, Wildlife

Combine the Serengeti with the Indian Ocean Coast Tanzania is where crystal clear beaches meet intimate wildlife experiences. As one of the most attractive locations on Africa’s safari circuit, from the vastness of the Serengeti, to the calm waves of the Indian Ocean, Tanzania has so much more to offer than game viewing alone. From the beating heart of the[…]