Africa
Celebrate David Livingstone’s Bicentenary
19th March 2013 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of David Livingstone - explorer, writer, missionary and medic. Fêted by some as “Africa’s first freedom fighter” and by many for his anti-slavery campaigns, Livingstone was one of the first Westerners to make a transcontinental journey across Africa.
Opening of new Rubondo Island Camp in Tanzania
Opening on December 15th 2012, Rubondo Island Camp will be the only camp on Rubondo Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
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.
Free excursions in Marrakech
Specialist Morocco is offering a choice of free activities and excursions on all three-night bookings to Marrakech made online at riadafrica.co.uk before the end of November 2012.
New beachfront villas unveiled at Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa
Offering the height of sophistication in Mauritius, Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa has unveiled two brand new beachfront villas, opening this week.
Enjoy a Wildfitness adventure and bring your kids along
Wildfitness has announced that children are now welcome at all three of its destinations, enabling parents to focus on, and make the most of their fitness course with the added comfort of having their children nearby.
Intrepid to run special tour to see Rwandan gorilla-naming
Intrepid Travel has launched its 2013 Africa & Middle East programme with two new comfort-standard itineraries in Jordan, and plans to run a special departure of its Gorilla, Chimps & Game Parks tour in June so that travellers can experience an annual Rwandan mountain gorilla-naming ceremony.
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.
Get behind the wheel and feel the freedom in Africa
There is a self-drive experience for everyone in Sub-Saharan Africa. The feeling of freedom, space and independence is almost unrivalled and self-driving certainly does not mean that you have to ‘rough it’, in fact, surely the ultimate luxury is travelling Africa your way, taking a trip entirely your own.
Tom Aikens' Mauritian Master Class at Royal Palm
Headlining act of the London restaurant scene and the youngest chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars, Tom Aikens will be cooking up a tropical storm at the prestigious Royal Palm in Mauritius from 25th - 27th March 2013.
Escape the winter and learn to play a beautiful instrument too
A small UK company based in Wales and Senegal offers Kora Holidays - the opportunity to learn the amazing 21-string West African harp in a beautiful, relaxed and authentic setting on the edge of a fishing village, Kafountine in Senegal.
Deep south adventure in Morocco
Specialist Morocco has launched a new, private tour that covers the very best of southern Morocco including Marrakech, the Sahara, Atlantic coast & Atlas Mountains in just 12 days.
Autumnal spa break to the coast of Morocco
Morocco is famed as the home to the ‘hammam’ but finding one with all the comforts of a European spa is not easy; enter Rebali on the Atlantic coast, located 20 minutes south of Essaouira in the village of Sidi Kaouki.
Turkey Tagine & Christmas at the Kasbah (Angour)
It is still September yet, depressingly, the supermarkets are already loading up their shelves with Christmas paraphernalia.
Exclusive, expert safari camps for less in Secret Season
Shhhhh, don’t tell! Secret Season is almost upon us and some wonderful exclusive, expert safari camps are offering up an opportunity to indulge in wonderful wildlife for less.