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Spellbound in Chobe

Posted on 03/10/2012 by in Africa, Places

The Chobe National Park is situated in northern Botswana and is home to large herds of elephants, giraffes, hippo’s, many species of antelope and a great variety of birds. The Chobe and Zambezi Rivers form the northern boundary of the park, as well as the boundaries between Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. The park, in the […]

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A safari cruise on the Zambezi Queen

Posted on 18/09/2012 by in Africa, Hotels & Resorts

Imagine staying in a luxurious suite on a boat in the heart of southern Africa. Wildlife abounds everywhere you look along the banks of one of the continent’s greatest rivers. Those were some of the images that flashed through my mind when I received an invitation for a cruise on board the Zambezi Queen. I […]

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Botswana – Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp

Five glamping luxury safaris

Posted on 23/09/2011 by in Africa, Hotels & Resorts, Tens

A guest post by Kerry-Anne Smith. Camping is one of those activities that’s a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it, but if you’re not a camping fan there’s no need to forever assign it to the ‘bad holiday ideas’ pile. In recent years, a new trend has arisen: “glamping” or rather, […]

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Masaai Mara, Kenya

Fabulous sunsets

Posted on 13/05/2009 by in Places

It’s my favourite time of the day: when the sun sets and the ensuing twilight. A dazzling display of colour, then a serene interlude before the darkness sets in. Wherever I am, I always make it a point to stop for a moment if the weather is good and enjoy the sunset. They never cease […]

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