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Majete Wildlife Reserve to become Malawi’s only Big Five park

On the 25 August Malawi’s Majete Wildlife Reserve will complete a remarkable transformation. The re-introduction of a lion population will once again give it Big Five-status – a boast no other park in Malawi can make.

Swahili Beach brings five-star glamour to the Kenyan coast

Swahili Beach brings five-star glamour to the Kenyan coast

Swahili Beach is a new five-star resort on the famous Diani Beach on Kenya’s south coast. The idyllic setting and inspired architecture capture the spirit of the vibrant Swahili culture of coastal Kenya.

Face up to the ultimate underwater villain

Jaws - the name alone is enough to send shivers down your spine. In fact, this fictitious character has quite a reputation among cinema goers of the mid-70's and has done its bit to discourage a whole generation from ever entering the water again.

Get fit this summer in Soma Bay

Get fit this summer in Soma Bay

If you're feeling inspired to get fit and try a new sport this summer, head to the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay on Egypt's Red Sea and try out their brand new sports programme including complimentary activities such as tennis, beach boccia, catamaran sailing, kite-surfing and golf.

More room at the Riad

More room at the Riad

British-owned-and-run Riad Africa, one of the finest riads in the whole of the Marrakech Medina, has added an additional room taking the total number to nine, sleeping 18 people.

Anyone for tennis in Morocco?

Anyone for tennis in Morocco?

Fleewinter has introduced tennis breaks to its Rebali Riad complex in the village of Sidi Kaouki, 20 minutes’ drive south of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast of Morocco.

One man’s mission in the Berber mountains of Morocco

One man’s mission in the Berber mountains of Morocco

A British man, Paul Foulsham, has created Kasbah Angour, a Berber castle-style hotel in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco (opened March 2011).

Legendary guide to lead Kenyan safari

Legendary guide to lead Kenyan safari

Aardvark Safaris is offering up to eight people the chance to spend six days on safari in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara with legendary guide and BBC presenter Jackson Looseyia.

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.

Kenya welcomes the Great Wildebeest Migration

Kenya welcomes the Great Wildebeest Migration

It’s that time of year again when one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world can be witnessed in Kenya, the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Ulusaba Private Game Reserve 2012 offers

Ulusaba Private Game Reserve 2012 offers

Did you know that Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, Sir Richard Branson's beautiful award-winning luxury retreat, has some fantastic offers in place for 2012 giving you more reason to book a stay!

Wine, dine & Berber music in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco

Wine, dine & Berber music in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco

The recently built Kasbah Angour, a luxurious hotel constructed from stone in the style of a Berber castle and located in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco is probably the country’s best kept secret - but all that is about to change.

Walking holidays in Zambia

Walking holidays in Zambia

Exhilarating to the point of addiction... that’s what walking with big game feels like if you’ve only ever seen animals from a safari vehicle.

Charley Boorman gets Intrepid in South Africa

Charley Boorman gets Intrepid in South Africa

Adventurer and presenter Charley Boorman explored Kruger National Park with Intrepid Travel in July, for a new series of Extreme Frontiers which will air on Channel 5 later this year.