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...

Following on from the recent World Travel Awards I will be taking a closer look at some of the winners and nominees of the most prestigious prizes in the tourism industry. As luxuryholidayideas.com is all about the finer things in life I will be focusing in particular upon the victors in the luxury travel category; from destinations to hotels, resorts, lodge and trains. The awards represent a pretty accurate gauge of the world’s best in travel and tourism, rewarding established and pioneering businesses alike for their hard work and dedication. Since it has been a while since my last post on...

La Residence is the epitome of a luxury South African safari, a luxury Safari with a difference. The French Region of South Africa “Franschhoek” specializes in luxury high end holidays offering some of the finest cuisine and native wines of South Africa, many restaurants and hotels boast Michelin star menus and world renowned kitchens. It doesn’t sound like the stereotypical safari by any stretch of the imagination; it does however have startling similarities, with the sense of discovery existing in the wine glasses rather than the plains. The wine regions of Franschhoek are breathtaking...

“Tanda Tula” “To Love the Quiet” “A South African hideaway, a tented treasure…a piece of paradise” In the middle of South Africa there is a place which is so secluded, in touch with nature and serine, you’d be fooled in thinking that it had never been discovered before, but in the distance there is a camp, standing firm against the plain, a destination, a viewpoint. Tanda Tula is based amidst the beauty and picturesque surroundings of the Timavati Reserve, within Kruger National Park. Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers more than just a roof over your head and a hearty breakfast, they...