Safaris

View Africa’s ‘big five’ on horseback

You can now get a whole new perspective on the African savannah as Ranch Rider's 2010 portfolio covers South Africa and Botswana.

Discover South Africa and enjoy safari savings

Discover South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in January and save £233 per person. Combining the wildlife of Chobe National Park with the spectacular scenery of Victoria Falls, visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and explore Okavango Delta by mokoro (dug-out canoe).

Green Season is jewel in Africa’s crown

Forget World Cup mania, go ahead of the crowds and visit Africa now to take advantage of the Green Season says Africa expert, Kamili.

Make 2010 the year of the big trip

Adventure Travel Live is an event for anyone planning an off-the-beaten-track travel adventure. Whether you want to photograph Polar Bears in the Arctic, trek over the High Pamirs of Tajikistan, take your family to Vietnam or even to change your life by volunteering or taking a career break, Adventure Travel Live is where your big trip begins.

New adventures to be had in Cambodia and Laos

The province of Kratie in north eastern Cambodia is home to a stretch of the Mekong which is an important habitat for the rare Irawaddy dolphin, and is a strategic location to break overland journeys between Phnom Penh and the jungles of Ratanakiri or southern Laos.

Brits are having a whale of a time on holiday

Featuring dramatic scenery and irresistible wildlife, animal loving Brits can’t get enough of Sir David Attenborough’s on screen expeditions and are following in the footsteps of their favourite nature correspondents, thanks to programmes such as BBC1’s Life.

Namibia offers great value for visitors during World Cup 2010

With the price of flights to South Africa soaring during the World Cup 2010 period, safari holidays can appear unaffordable for UK holiday makers. Namibia is giving visitors an action-packed holiday without the inflated World Cup price tag. For the perfect southern Africa getaway during summer 2010, fly to Namibia for a better value safari adventure.

Aruba reports record growth for cruises

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is becoming increasingly popular with cruise holidaymakers, with the Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority reporting a record growth in numbers of cruise passengers for the months of July and August.

Voluntourism wins out with today’s adventurers

Voluntourism is still one of the major buzzwords when it comes to holidays, but according to Acacia Africa, a softer version where charitable pursuits are juxtaposed with adventure is winning out with today’s travellers.

Making Christmas tracks with gorillas

Travel to see the mountain gorillas and enjoy one of the most incredible experiences you will ever have. A lucky few have visited Uganda and Rwanda, and you can see the excitement in their eyes as they re-live the moment they came face to face with these amazing primates.

Saddle up for a horseback safari in Zululand

With panoramic views from its perch on Pakamisa Mountain, in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, the exclusive Pakamisa boutique lodge is perfectly placed for game viewing over the malaria-free private game reserve below.

A safari with a difference

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get really close up and personal with the wildlife of the African bush? Did you avidly follow the adventures of Emma in Vet Safari on the BBC, and wish you could trade places with her for a day? Well, now you can!