For some people, the thought of an African safari with only two of the ‘big five’ showing up would be a pretty average experience. Whilst you’re ecstatic to be out of the office and away from work, you can’t help but feel cheated especially if the big five are your main reason that you went on an African safari. Unfortunately the very same parallels can be drawn from the up and coming Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Egypt, the most successful African Cup of nations side will be absent from this year tournament in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon as well as continental giants,...

Following on from yesterday’s post regarding the murder of David Tebbutt and the kidnap of his wife Judith, a British couple holidaying at a luxury resort on Lamu Island in Kenya  I thought it was right to post an update on current events. Kenyan officials have drafted in more police and members of the Kenyan army to search for the kidnappers who raided the exclusive Kiwayu Safari Village in the early hours of Monday morning. Though no group has claimed responsibility for the act Kenyan investigators believe that the nature of the attack is likened much more to a pirate or bandit raid than an...

Yesterday, the tenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attack on America was certainly a day for reflection and remembrance; but the tragedy of the occasion was compounded even further for many in Britain and indeed worldwide by the news that a British couple had been attacked while holidaying in Kenya by suspected Somali militants who killed one man and then abducted his wife. Although there has been no connection made between the attack and the commemoration of the New York City and Pentagon bombings the news has come as a horrible shock to a world already only too aware of the frailty...

Luxury safaris are becoming more and more popular amongst couples, honeymooners and families alike. When asked to consider an African escape you might be expected to envisage the wide open Serengeti or the ranging herds of the Kruger National Park, images synonymous with the wilds of Southern Africa that have for decades asserted the region as a world renowned tourist destination. One place that you may not consider amongst the great safari locales is the coastal nation of Namibia, nestled towards the South Western tip of the continent. Although Namibia resides as one of the largest countries in...

Ever since Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton on safari in Kenya people have been clamouring for their own spectacular safari encounter. The wildlife, the stunning geography and the rich heritage make an African safari one of the most memorable adventures you can ever partake in. The popularity of luxury safaris in particular has been consistently growing for decades and as the variety and choice of the experiences available increases Africa is becoming a favoured holiday destination for the affluent traveller. This got me thinking about exploring some of the continent’s most exclusive...