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Road tripping with the family!

by Giles

I recently spent 3 weeks and 5500 km travelling around the country with my family and it was beautiful!!

Out & About suggestions in Cape Town this weekend!

by Giles

After having just recently celebrated our 20th anniversary in Cape Town, I thought it might be useful to highlight some of the places we visited as they would make for a great weekend getaway! First off, we started our celebration at a restaurant called Scala...

20th Year Anniversary

by Giles

Celebrating 20 years today! Thank you for your support and business over these last two decades!

Afri Camps Experience

by Giles

Read about our recent birthday expedition to AfriCamps at Oakhurst farm in Wilderness. A super unique experience for the whole family!

Family Holidays in Mauritius

by Giles

Tips for a family holiday in Mauritius While many think of Mauritius as a romantic getaway or honeymoon destination (and indeed it is), it is also a fantastic place to bring the whole family. Find out more about which hotels are good for families to stay at, how...

A Guide to Madikwe Hills Safari Lodge

by Giles

Madikwe Hills is a 5-star safari lodge based in the Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge is built into a “koppie” or rocky outcrop and overlooks an open plain with a watering hole that animals come down to drink. Whether you are dining, sitting on one of the swings on...

A guide to Tuningi Safari Lodge

by Giles

We were recently afforded the opportunity to visit Tuningi Safari Lodge which is a small private game lodge based in the Madikwe Game Reserve. It comprises of 12 rooms and takes 16 guests making this a nice, small and personalised bush lodge. As you walk into the...

Checkout our Jetsetter club

If you love travelling as much as we do, we know that you will love being part of our Jetsetter club. Being a Jetsetter means you get upfront discounts and insider tips on excursions and activities only known by the locals. From the moment you start dreaming about your journey until you arrive back home, you will have access to our travel experts who can answer all your burning travel questions.

Checkout our Jetsetter club

If you love travelling as much as we do, we know that you will love being part of our Jetsetter club. Being a Jetsetter means you get upfront discounts and insider tips on excursions and activities only known by the locals. From the moment you start dreaming about your journey until you arrive back home, you will have access to our travel experts who can answer all your burning travel questions.