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Botswana's top five conservation lodges fit for a Prince

Botswana's top five conservation lodges fit for a Prince

The news is awash with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's official engagement. In the couple's first interview together following the announcement, Prince Harry revealed that he had designed the engagement ring himself using a diamond from Botswana as the centre stone – a token of their trip together to the safari destination in August this year.

Big Cat conservation and tracking projects 2015

Big Cat conservation and tracking projects 2015

As part of its extensive wildlife portfolio, Steppes Travel introduce four very unique and exclusive Big Cat trips, all of which highlight its commitment and deep rooted ethos in hands on conservation and making a difference.

Mashatu - Safari 5 ways in 5 days

Mashatu - Safari 5 ways in 5 days

Mashatu is a private wildlife sanctuary ideally located in northern Tuli at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers where eastern Botswana meets South Africa.

In the footsteps of David Attenborough

In the footsteps of David Attenborough

As of last week many of Sir David Attenborough’s most memorable TV moments are available online for the first time ever – and if you feel inspired to follow in the footsteps of Britain's best-known wildlife filmmaker, World Expeditions offers a selection of trips all over the world where you can get up close and personal with some of the most amazing creatures on earth.

See the Okavango Delta from a whole new perspective

See the Okavango Delta from a whole new perspective

Botswana's Okavango Delta is a unique ecosystem. It is the world's largest inland delta, surrounded by arid terrain and a magnet for dense concentrations of diverse wildlife including the Big Five and over 400 species of bird.

The Chobe Boardwalk & Deck, Chobe National Park, Botswana

The Chobe Boardwalk & Deck, Chobe National Park, Botswana

One of Africa's must do's. The Chobe Boardwalk & Deck - 250 meters of elevated boardwalk along the Chobe River in the Chobe National Park, home to the world's highest concentration of African Elephants.

Botswana & South Africa focused riding safari

Botswana & South Africa focused riding safari

South Africa’s private game reserves, Namibia’s arid desert landscape and the wilds of Botswana all appeal to our sense of adventure. Also one of the hottest travel prospects for Brits, South Africa is currently the perfect place for a great value safari.

Half-price luxury Botswana bargain

Expert Africa is offering a 50% discount on a very exciting, one-off trip to Botswana this September. Usually a very costly destination (this trip would normally cost £7,534), a half-price saving of £3,767 - solely available through Expert Africa – makes it spectacularly good value.

Masai Mara and Okavango Delta combined on unique riding safari

Masai Mara and Okavango Delta combined on unique riding safari

Take part in the ride of a lifetime next summer when two of Africa's most experienced riding safari guides join forces for the first time to lead an unforgettable adventure through the Masai Mara and Okavango Delta - arguably the continent's most famous wildlife destinations.

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.

Africa's first permanent photo safari operator

Africa's first permanent photo safari operator

Pangolin Photo Safaris is Africa's first permanent photo safari business operating in The Chobe, Botswana.

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.

Get behind the wheel and feel the freedom in Africa

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.

Exclusive, expert safari camps for less in Secret Season

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.

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.