No matter how many adjectives penned, there is no way of doing justice to or coming anywhere close to adequately describing this icy white continent. The reality is that Antarctica defies description, like an otherworldly dream that you fumble to provide a narrative for, knowing all at once that any attempt will be in vain. […]
We’re in it for The Long Run!!! We were recently invited to sign The Long Run charter, a declaration of intent and commitment to promoting more sustainable lifestyle choices and building a more sustainable future. We are truly honored to have been accepted as an affiliate member. One of our aims as an affiliate is to connect […]
This is one of those rare gems, one that you would be forgiven for having to google to find its location!!! This is not a commercial destination, rather the undiscovered “Galapagos of Africa” – a volcanic wonderland replete with rare endemics. Tropical forests spill onto secluded beaches framed by turquoise oceans in a place that […]
Dates: 16 – 25 February 2018 Location: Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks Conditions: During the day, it was warm and pleasantly overcast, averaging around 20 – 25 degrees Celsius in the country side and QENP, while slightly cooler temperatures were experienced in the rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi, where some good rain […]
Benguerra Island is where tropical island fantasies are made real. Just off the coast of southern Mozambique, Benguerra is postcard-perfect: think powdery white beaches shaded by swaying palm trees, surrounded by a crystal-clear shimmering turquoise ocean. With just two intimate low-key luxury lodges, Benguerra feels like an undiscovered paradise – the ideal place for a […]
Home to the Great Migration, the most dramatic wildlife spectacle on Earth, Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve holds a special place in many hearts. The Mara ticks all the boxes for the quintessential East African safari experience; from the magnificent vast grasslands studded with acacia trees, to the rich diversity of wildlife, all complemented by […]
Straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls (meaning “Big Water” in Guaraní) is one of the planet’s most jaw dropping sights: stretching across nearly three kilometres, in a semicircle, hundreds of waterfalls thunder down an 80-metre-high cliff, with a mighty roar and even bigger clouds of mist. The exhilaration of staring over the […]
Flying over the snowy giants and the glaciers that isolate Leh and its surrounds from the rest of India is a most dramatic and delightful introduction to the Himalayas. The guests on this trip were everything a guide could ask for: warm, positive, full of laughter and free of expectation… and in my experience these […]
Situated to the east of the snow capped Rwenzori Mountains or “Mountains of the Moon” in western Uganda, the Kibale Forest National Park is a haven for primates, boasting the greatest diversity of primates on Earth. The dense tropical African forest is also one of the best places on the planet to trek for chimpanzees […]
At the bottom tip of South America in windswept and wild Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is home to soaring jagged mountains, turquoise and navy-blue lakes studded with icebergs, dramatic glaciers, emerald forests and rolling grasslands. This is one of the continent’s finest national parks, not just for its astonishing landscapes, but also for […]