Explore the Wonders of the Wild

In recent years, various new technologies have been introduced and used to combat wildlife crime. Millions of rands are spent annually by national parks, private game reserves and landowners on the multitude of innovative solutions to the problem. One method in particular, has been receiving increased attention as a ‘silver bullet’ to end the current rhino poaching crisis: employing large drones in combination with solar ankle collars, powered by AI. But does this really work, is it better than dehorning, and what are the challenges?

Booking a luxury African holiday comes at a cost, for a wide variety of reasons. One being popularity: the more well known the lodge or destination, the higher demand and therefore higher the price! In this blog, we highlight some of our favourite lesser known (and therefore less costly) but equally stunning Africa safari destinations. These dupes – or less costly alternatives to popular destinations, offer a more affordable safari experience for those travellers who have already seen the Big Five or those who are simply looking for a purer, off-the-beaten-track and less crowded Africa. Read on to discover our top-tips when it comes to selecting your next, unchartered safari destination!

True luxury on safari isn’t found in fancy finishes, golden platters, or rose petals and towel swans on the goose-dawn-filled duvet covering the emperor-size, four-poster bed. There, we said it. True safari luxury is found in experiencing your destination to the absolute fullest. Read to discover what it truly means to experience a luxury safari.