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Client Testimonial: Ethiopian Airlines
Recently, one of Jill’s clients chose to fly on Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance member, en route to Zimbabwe. This may prove to be a popular option for travelers who have need to go to Africa but must avoid Europe due to Covid. If you have any hesitation about flying via Addis, continue reading to… Read More
Together We Are Stronger – with Wilderness Safaris
As one of our most valued partners around the world, the Esplanade team is always excited to hear updates from Wilderness Safaris. Today the update is even greater and more heartwarming than usual – an overview of the support and assistance Wilderness has provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to local communities. The core of Wilderness’s… Read More
Esplanade’s Favorite Animals
This week the Esplanade team wanted to look back on our favorite animals we have seen while traveling and share some interesting facts! One of Jill’s and Hattie’s favorite animals are elephants. Jill loves witnessing elephant herds while on game drives in South Africa. Hattie was first introduced to Asian elephants in Sri Lanka on a game… Read More
An Affordable Soaring Namibia Safari
We typically think of a safari excursion on ground in a vehicle, however there is another way to do it – by plane! Appreciate the vast landscapes and stunning wildlife that is home to Namibia by sitting high up in the sky. With a few short flights you can cover all areas from dunes and… Read More
Adventure is [STILL] Out There
We at Esplanade have personally felt the affects of international travel being on hold, and while sometimes it feels like we’re all a bit stuck in the mud, we decided to look back on some of our own daring adventures. So come take the plunge into exciting thrills with us virtually, we can’t wait to… Read More
Hungry for Adventure?
As we look forward to future adventures we want to take a moment to look back upon some of our favorite food while traveling. We hope to spark your interest and your appetite! Our first visual temptation comes from Vietnam where Holly enjoyed a Vietnamese crepe filled with seafood. Next up is one of Tess’s… Read More
Fast Flying Facts
Who could have imagined that airline travel today would be vastly different than it was even 6 months ago? Borders are closed, masks are mandatory, check-ins have become contactless, and cleanliness is at the forefront of every operation. While Esplanade works with most airlines, we’d like to present some specific updates from a few of… Read More
Reconnect to Africa
During this time of uncertainty it helps to take your mind elsewhere with a book, film, or simply your imagination. We’ve highlighted our favorite destinations in Africa for you to read through and visualize your dream safari or desert experience! Botswana: Visiting Botswana is truly an out of world experience. It is home to… Read More
Award Winning Photo at Camp Jabulani
Recently, the lovely Kent family took a trip with Esplanade to South Africa. They came away with much more than memorable experiences – their 12-year-old son, Gabe, took a photo that ended up winning an award! The below picture taken by Gabe won an honorary mention at the Duxbury Art Association‘s Winter Juried Art Show.… Read More