Africa & Indian Ocean Travel Articles

Get A Taste of Moroccan History at Es Saadi Marrakech Resort

Get A Taste of Moroccan History at Es Saadi Marrakech Resort

One of the great cuisines of the world, Morocco’s delectable culinary offering is a phenomenon known far and wide.

Elevate Destinations Launches Elevate Safaris

Elevate Destinations Launches Elevate Safaris

Award-winning philanthropic travel company Elevate Destinations is expending its sustainable offerings in Africa with the launch of Elevate Safaris.

Kwandwe Introduces Exclusive Safari Villa

Kwandwe Introduces Exclusive Safari Villa

South Africa's award winning Big Five private game reserve, Kwandwe, has announced the addition of a private safari villa to its accommodation offering.

Ellerman House & Segera Retreat Celebrate the Opening of Zeitz Museum

Ellerman House & Segera Retreat Celebrate the Opening of Zeitz Museum

Ellerman House & Segera Retreat are celebrating the opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in 2017 with an unforgettable promotion of Art in Africa.

The Belmond Mount Nelson Reveals Guestroom Redesign

The Belmond Mount Nelson Reveals Guestroom Redesign

Inge Moore and her London-based design team have completed the refurbishment of 48 guestrooms and suites in one of the world's most iconic hotels – Cape Town's Belmond Mount Nelson.

Gorilla Trekking: Seven Tips for the Trip of a Lifetime

Gorilla Trekking: Seven Tips for the Trip of a Lifetime

They make their homes in the heart of Uganda's Bwindi Forest National Park. You'll also find them in the mountains of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

King Lewanika Lodge, Zambia Opening April 2017

King Lewanika Lodge, Zambia Opening April 2017

Opening April 2017, King Lewanika Lodge is a brand new luxury lodge in Zambia's remote Liuwa Plain National Park.

From Elephants to Gorillas with Four Seasons Serengeti

From Elephants to Gorillas with Four Seasons Serengeti

The new year begins with a fairly dry feel to the Serengeti as they await the rainy season in the weeks to come. As the search for water becomes harder for the animals, the Lodge's watering hole is an increasingly popular attraction, with over 50 elephants recently quenching their thirst there at the same time!

The Silo Hotel, Cape Town to Open in March 2017

The Silo Hotel, Cape Town to Open in March 2017

Towering above the imposing V&A Waterfront, The Silo is set to become one of Cape Town's most iconic hotels. Just 28 individually designed and decorated rooms, including a spectacular penthouse, are being built in the grain elevator portion of this historic grain silo.

Singita Launches Singita Private: Six unique villas under one umbrella

Singita Launches Singita Private: Six unique villas under one umbrella

Singita has launched Singita Private with the introduction of two new exclusive experiences in Southern and East Africa. Singita Private is a collection of six exclusive-use African properties under one umbrella.

Anantara Announces New Zanzibar Resort

Anantara Announces New Zanzibar Resort

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the development of Anantara Zanzibar Resort, expected to open in 2020 as part of the Zanzibar Amber Resort mixed-use lifestyle community.

Move Over Big Five! Discover 'The Romantic Seven' at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Move Over Big Five! Discover 'The Romantic Seven' at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

For those looking to feel the spirit of romance this Valentine's Day, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is offering guests the opportunity to seek out not only the most well known faces of the "Big Five," but also some of the more affectionate souls of the region's lesser known animal species, with a tribute to "The Romantic Seven."

Top 3 Exotic Christmas Experiences in Africa

Top 3 Exotic Christmas Experiences in Africa

December 25th in the Northern Hemisphere isn't Christmas without hoping for snow, layering up in coats and scarves, sitting around the fireplace sipping Glühwein and, of course, the winter solstice.

Réunion: An exotic island that you didn't know existed

Réunion: An exotic island that you didn't know existed

Imagine an exotic holiday destination where dense jungles hide icy waterfalls, where mountains climb into the sky, where villages are inaccessible by road, and all enclosed by palm-fringed beaches. It exists.

Seven Days in the Serengeti with Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Seven Days in the Serengeti with Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has launched a new week-long itinerary for guests to explore all that the world-famous wildlife region has to offer, while also allowing an optimum amount of time to relax at the Lodge for the perfect balance to the adrenaline of adventure.