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The “New” MalaMala
Our recent trip to Africa took us to the newly refurbished MalaMala. Always our favorite camp in the Sabi Sand, MalaMala has made this superb camp even better. The suites have beautiful new furnishings and spectacular bathrooms with double sinks, indoor and outdoor showers, a huge bath tub and loo. Although laundry is done daily… Read More
Tess Goes Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
The term “once in a lifetime” tends to get bandied about a lot – especially in travel. Everyone wants to go on a once in a lifetime trip, but few experiences truly live up to the moniker. Gorilla trekking is one that does. There are a few reasons I consider gorilla trekking to be such… Read More
Mombo Camp Officially Reopens
The iconic Mombo and Little Mombo camps in Botswana have officially reopened! After a long rebuild, these camps are back and better than ever. The new camps will remain rooted in an authentic bush-camp feel to ensure that the original Mombo experience is retained, while also comprising of the most appropriate and sustainable luxury required… Read More
Jill Heads Back to the Bush
July found us back in the African bush with a small group of friends. Some were joining us for the third time while others were on their first safari. Once on board our South African Airways flight out of JFK you get the feeling you’re already there and it’s fun traveling with friends. A short… Read More
Holiday Gift Idea: African Safari
Looking for a unique holiday gift for someone special? How about an African safari? Right now we are happy to offer special pricing at the renowned Wilderness Safaris camps. Stay for 5 nights at camp and get the 6th night free! This would be a great standalone trip, or if you’re looking to get away… Read More
Kit Discovers Sri Lanka
I’ve dreamed about visiting Sri Lanka for as long as I can remember, and now that I’m back, I can’t imagine why it took me so long to go! Sri Lanka is deceptively rich and diverse – it looks so little on a world map! When I first started plotting my itinerary, I suspected that… Read More
Going Home: Tess Returns to Botswana
When I lived in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer, despite it being the most rewarding two years of my life, I often felt as if I was an outsider looking in. I was nervous to return to the country this past December, wondering if it would feel like home or if I had somehow… Read More
Bisate Lodge in Rwanda Opens
Trekking with the gorillas in Rwanda has long been a bucket-list travel item on many people’s list. The experience is otherworldly: climbing through the rainforest, quietly finding the gorilla family, and watching them interact with each other. Upon return back home, everyone comments that the expense and difficulty of getting there is well worth it.… Read More
Jacky’s Return to Africa
Bill and I just returned from a fantastic trip to the Wilderness Safaris’ camps in Africa. It never gets old or disappoints and this was no exception. We flew on Emirates directly from Boston via Dubai and their business class is superb. As they offer ‘specials’ quite often during the year, this is definitely… Read More