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Exclusive private jet safari

Geoffrey Kent invites just 40 guests to join him for the ultimate safari, a 5000 mile African odyssey from one end of the continent to the other, transported in the lap of luxury in a private jet from one sensational destination to the next.

BBC Africa ignited our passion for wildlife conservation

BBC Africa ignited our passion for wildlife conservation

BBC Africa had everybody glued to their safari seats, and according to Acacia Africa, it ignited our passion for wildlife conservation.

Sound as a Pound v the Rand

Sound as a Pound v the Rand

As the media continues to report on the pound’s sad demise against both the US dollar and the Euro, Fleewinter reports a steady increase in bookings to South Africa as a direct result of Sterling’s continuing strength versus the Rand.

La Splendida - Inspired by the colour and charisma of The Mother City

La Splendida - Inspired by the colour and charisma of The Mother City

Some may say that to capture the unique and eclectic charisma of Cape Town into a hotel is impossible, not only on account of the region's vivid history but also its diverse culture and creative flair.

Discover Cape Town's rhythm this April

Discover Cape Town's rhythm this April

Known as Africa’s Grandest Gathering, the 2013 Cape Town International Jazz Festival (5-6 April 2013) looks set to be as foot-tappingly good as ever.

10 reasons to visit Africa

10 reasons to visit Africa

Whale watching in South Africa offers unrivalled viewing of earth's largest mammal, the Southern Right whale, which visits annually from July to December each year to mate and calve.

Once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in rhino conservation

Once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in rhino conservation

With Africa's rhino population facing the worst poaching crisis in decades - the most serious upsurges in South Africa (588 reported cases this year), Kenya and Zimbabwe - this offering from The Phinda Reserve in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal is particularly timely.

Honeymoon heaven - Safari style

Honeymoon heaven - Safari style

As a honeymoon destination Africa has it all - from spectacular game viewing in fabulous national parks to some of the world's most idyllic tropical islands.

Spirits & Specters

Spirits & Specters

Put away your pumpkins and leave your Halloween costume at home, as according to Acacia Africa, on the continent there’s a more enticing side to the supernatural.

3-centre winter wildlife safari in South Africa

3-centre winter wildlife safari in South Africa

Fleewinter has a brand new itinerary to South Africa for winter that includes a combination of the northern & southern Kruger game reserves plus 2 nights in Swaziland to chill at the end of the trip.

Africa on the hoof

Africa on the hoof

The magic of the African savannah is rarely felt so entirely as from the saddle. It is a feeling unlike any other and the thrill of dancing, snorting circles - giving elephant or buffalo a wide berth - on your faithful mount, your confidant, your equine companion, will never be forgotten.

Celebrate World Rhino Day with Acacia Africa

Celebrate World Rhino Day with Acacia Africa

“World Rhino Day” will be held on 22 September – its main aim to create awareness on the need to protect these magnificent mammals.

MSC Opera to set new standards in South African cruising

MSC Opera to set new standards in South African cruising

MSC Starlight Cruises will set new standards in South African cruising with the introduction of luxury cruise ship MSC Opera for the 2012/13 summer season. She will join her popular sister ship MSC Sinfonia, which is already a familiar name in South African cruising, having cruised locally for the past three seasons.

Authentic, exclusive safaris off the beaten track

Authentic, exclusive safaris off the beaten track

Samara, a luxury private game reserve with 27,000 protected hectares now claims 2% of South Africa’s current wild cheetah population with the recent birth of two further cubs– a testament to its wildlife conservation efforts.

Whale watching in South Africa with Mantis' luxury hotels

Whale watching in South Africa with Mantis' luxury hotels

Every year, from July to November, South Africa’s coastline offers unparalleled opportunities to see whales, one of nature’s greatest animals, as they migrate to the shallow waters of the Western Cape to nurse their young.