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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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The majestic Masaai Mara

Posted on 10/09/2009 by in Africa

This is the third of a four-part series on national parks in Kenya and Tanzania. The Masaai Mara is a national reserve in Kenya, about a 4-5 hour drive southwest of Nairobi, and encompasses a hilly region (that continues into the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania) that is home to probably the greatest population of […]

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The splendor of Lake Nakuru

Posted on 28/08/2009 by in Africa

This is the second of a four-part series on national parks in Kenya and Tanzania. The Splendor of Lake Nakuru A few hours drive northwest of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the Lake Nakuru national reserve is a gem. The lake is home to a huge population of pink flamingos, pelicans and marabous. The population of flamingos […]

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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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