My visit to South Africa this year was to visit some new camps and lodges I haven’t seen before. I also attended the Africa Tourism conference INDABA in Durban.
Tintswalo Waterfall, Johannesburg, is about a 30 minute drive from the International Airport and a great property for unwinding from the long flight. It is located within a gated community which centers…keep reading
Flying into Nairobi at 4am seemed kinda crazy, but it was great….we were met and whisked off to the Norfolk Hotel and in bed by 5am…traffic is nasty in Nairobi so getting in at 4am was a breeze…Norfolk was fabulous after Fairmont did it up beautifully.
Micato Tours, one of the suppliers we use in East Africa, has a resident liaison…keep reading
Magnificent Roman ruins including a coliseum rivaling the one in Rome… amphitheaters and temples on windswept plains… beautifully vibrant mosaics in fine detail still in the homes they originally decorated… They’re here in Tunisia. This is what we came for and we’re impressed… really impressed
This was a special trip for Ray to go back to his old school in Takoradi, reconnect with former volunteer friends and to meet others. Ghana isn’t for everyone, but it was great for us!! We enjoyed the food, the culture and getting to know the locals by going to markets, riding public transit (great STC bus service intercity travel)…keep reading
This was a special trip for Ray to go back to his old school in Takoradi, reconnect with former volunteer friends and to meet others. Ghana isn’t for everyone, but it was great for us!! We enjoyed the food, the culture and getting to know the locals by going to markets, riding public transit (great STC bus service intercity travel)…keep reading
Travel shouldn’t be about chasing the latest “hot” destination, but about finding personally enriching travel experiences that meet your needs. Sometimes traveling away from “what’s hot” makes as much, if not more sense. Be that as it may, we’re often asked what we see as the hot destinations for the new year. So I’ll put on my Karnak hat and venture some…keep reading
Travel shouldn’t be about chasing the latest “hot” destination, but about finding personally enriching travel experiences that meet your needs. Sometimes traveling away from “what’s hot” makes as much, if not more sense. Be that as it may, we’re often asked what we see as the hot destinations for the new year. So I’ll put on my Karnak hat and venture some…keep reading
We arrived in Capetown, South Africa, via London after almost 24 hours of flight time, tired but well pampered by British Airways. We were greeted and transferred to the Hotel Mount Nelson by our friendly and efficient guide. All of our travel arrangements were handled flawlessly.
The iconic Hotel Mount Nelson is situated within a lush and sprawling garden estate close to…keep reading
Off to Botswana, in Southern Africa, and Orient Express Safaris.
In the next 6 days we spent 3 nights at Khwai River Lodge and 2 nights at Eagle Island Camp, Botswana. Both camps are in the Okavango Delta. Accommodations at both were everything we expected from a luxury safari experience. The luxury tents are on permanent raised platforms, offering great views, shaded…keep reading
One of our favorite destinations in Southern Africa is Botswana. Because of the importance of the Okavanga Delta as a water source, Botswana offers a varied landscape and exceptional wildlife viewing experiences. You can reach Botswana via a two-hour flight from Johannesburg.
Among our favorites are the three intimate small Orient Express camps. Often we will plan a visit that spends…keep reading
