Posted by LHI Team in AfricaJul 9th, 2010 | No Comments
Early summer is the absolute perfect time to head to Victoria Falls for a luxury holiday. After the rains have finished but before the cool of winter has set in, you can truly appreciate the glorious scenery of the waterfall and go on a true adventure in either of the border countries. If you’re looking to get away from your ordinary life for a couple of weeks just before everyone else has booked holiday, Victoria Falls is your perfect choice.
The Victoria Falls themselves are a UNESCO world heritage site and could truly be considered one of the world’s wonders. The indigenous name, ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’...
Posted by LHI Team in AfricaJul 2nd, 2010 | No Comments
Summer is the absolute perfect time to visit Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa. Though you may not have heard the country’s name very often, some of the sights you’ll see there will undoubtedly resonate in your mind. In Tanzania, you’ll find the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. Ever wanted to see those things for yourself? This summer is the perfect time to head to Tanzania for a luxury holiday.
Tanzania’s landscape is incredibly diverse, ranging from the deserts of the Serengeti to the rainforest bordering Mozambique in the south. Visit Lake Victoria, Africa’s...
Posted by LHI Team in AfricaJun 11th, 2010 | No Comments
For many of us, holidays are all about having new and exciting experiences. Luxury holidays give us the ability to head out on adventures during the day but experience the best that the world’s hotels and camps have to offer at night. And what better way to do just that than take on a luxury safari? You might head to Africa to experience the best and most beautiful wildlife scenery around, but there are plenty of other safari destinations whether you’re interested in the ocean, the forest, or the desert. Here are five reasons we think you might enjoy a luxury safari holiday.
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Posted by Kayleigh Cothill in AfricaOct 6th, 2009 | No Comments
There is a point where the Zambezi River reaches the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia and stretches to 1708m across and the plummets 100m down a chasm creating the largest face of water and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, of course, I’m talking about Victoria falls.
The falls are known as “Mosi oa Tunya” which translates as “the smoke that thunders”. The falls have so many beautiful views and breathtaking vistas that it is not surprising that year on year more people are coming to visit this wonderful natural event.
Sir David Livingstone is said to be the first european...
Posted by Kayleigh Cothill in AfricaSep 28th, 2009 | No Comments
I’ve recently returned from South Africa after having 15 days of pure relaxation and pleasure, without being strapped to the roof of a Land Rover.
Holidaying in Africa has always conjured up ideas of dusty plains following herds of wildebeest and elephants whilst trackers and guides find the next Kodak moment, camp fires, game lodges and an abundance of wildlife epitomize the perfect South African Safari.
If the idea of a safari doesn’t appeal to you, Africa offers endless alternatives with exquisite luxury and effortless opulence.
Instead I went hunting for fine wines, superior food and idyllic...