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A holiday to Africa is an experience like no other. To celebrate the release of our brand new Africa brochure, this week’s Escape Edition will highlight some of our favourite African adventures and experiences. With game drives in search of the Big Five, stunning lodges in unbelievable locations, getting up close with one of the world’s seven wonders, and beautiful white sandy beaches – the list is endless. No matter what kind of African adventure you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.

SAFARI AND BEACH. WHY NOT?

SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND

KICK BACK IN KENYA

SAFARI AND BEACH. WHY NOT?

On a holiday to East Africa, combining an African safari adventure with a relaxing beach stay is easy.

Why not explore Tanzania and Zanzibar? Fly into Tanzania and head to a wilderness camp on the banks of the Rufiji River, located at the edge of Selous Game Reserve. As the African continent’s largest protected game reserve, Selous is a vast expanse comprising forests, grassy plains, mountains, and open woodland. Twice the size of the Serengeti and three times the size of Kruger, Selous is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to see small creatures and larger animals in their natural habitats.

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Following your wilderness adventure, escape to the beautiful island of Zanzibar, where the bath-warm Indian Ocean meets powdery white sands and bright coral reefs teem with marine life. You can snorkel with colourful fish, seahorses, and turtles, go on dolphin-watching trips, and try kitesurfing. Or relax on a sun-soaked beach with a good book and an ice-cold beer.

If you’d prefer a Kenyan adventure, start in the vast plains of Tsavo National Park – here, you’ll find the Masai giraffe, Burchell’s zebra, and Cape buffalo, amongst many other species. Your next stop should be Amboseli National Park. Known for its large herds of elephants, Amboseli is set against the epic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, which makes for some spectacular photos!

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After your wildlife safari, head to Diani Beach, where vast sands stretch between coconut palms and warm seas cover coral reefs. This is a fantastic addition to any safari. Make a splash as you try kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding, and more! Swim with sharks, dolphins, and turtles or scuba around sunken ships claimed by the underwater wildlife. Then, when day turns to night, wander the coast to find the perfect spot for a delicious dinner or simply sit and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

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SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND

If you’re dreaming of an African adventure, we’ve got just the thing. Discover South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana all in one trip.

On our 12-day Wine, Waterfalls, and Wildlife holiday, you’ll explore Cape Town before taking a helicopter tour down to the Cape Peninsula, home to spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean - you may even spot some whales and dolphins. Next, you’ll venture to Victoria Falls, an iconic destination and must-see for any visitor to the region. Finally, no trip to Africa would be complete without a journey into the bush: stay in a luxury lodge on the border of Chobe National Park and head out on safari amid the largest population of elephants left in Africa.

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Our South Africa and Victoria Falls by Luxury Rail trip is just the ticket if you want something extra special. Sit back and relax as you travel through the spectacular scenery of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe on this epic holiday, including a luxurious, five-day Rovos Rail Tour. Board the luxurious Rovos Rail in Pretoria, a beautifully refurbished Edwardian-style train - you’ll experience world-class service as the train peacefully snakes through Africa’s vast and stunning scenery.

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As the evening falls, get dressed up and enjoy fine dining and fabulous wine pairings. The observation carriages have large windows and open-air balconies, perfect for immersing yourself in the atmosphere and soaking in the epic views. A stop at Hwange National Park offers the excitement of a game drive as you can spot giraffes, lions, wild dogs, zebra, and elephants. Finally, you’ll stay in a luxurious hotel at the heart of Victoria Falls, a short journey away from the crashing Victoria Falls itself.

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KICK BACK IN KENYA

The biggest draw of a Kenya holiday, naturally, is the country’s wonderful safari experiences. You’ll have the chance to see hippos, cheetahs, giraffes, and the iconic Big Five - buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino.

Plus, if you plan your trip between July and October, you’ll witness the Great Migration, when two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle make their way from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Masai Mara.

Avoid the crowds and head to Samburu and Masai Mara National Reserves in Northern Kenya, where spectacular views and Samburu warriors are your guides. With a unique understanding of the area’s landscape, wildlife, and history, these professionally trained guides share their ancient customs and local knowledge, offering an authentic safari experience.

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When you stay at Saruni Samburu, day and night game drives are just the start! Enjoy a picnic breakfast on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Sit down for dinner on a dry riverbed as dancers perform in the firelight, join a guided bushwalk, see ancient cave art, or visit a local village. Get the perfect snaps from a photographer’s hide beside the waterhole and stargaze across the unpolluted night sky.

At Saruni Rhino, guests are offered the unique chance to track black rhinos on foot. Under one of Africa’s most advanced conservation projects, a new group of black rhinos is introduced for the first time in four decades. Join your expert guides and a trained ranger to step through the bush landscape in search of these rare and magnificent creatures.

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When you stay at Saruni Wild, you aren’t tourists at a game lodge or travellers passing through; you are guests of the land’s custodians and wholly immersed in their world. The Maasai guides invite you into their world, share ancient customs and traditions, and help you track wildlife using techniques and skills learned over generations.

The Samburu and Mara reserves have an abundance of wildlife, some of the highest densities worldwide. You are guaranteed exceptional game viewing, and every drive is different. The lodges, infinity pools, well-being spaces, and bush dinners provide the perfect place to relax and unwind.

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SAFARI AND BEACH. WHY NOT?

On a holiday to East Africa, combining an African safari adventure with a relaxing beach stay is easy.

Why not explore Tanzania and Zanzibar? Fly into Tanzania and head to a wilderness camp on the banks of the Rufiji River, located at the edge of Selous Game Reserve. As the African continent’s largest protected game reserve, Selous is a vast expanse comprising forests, grassy plains, mountains, and open woodland. Twice the size of the Serengeti and three times the size of Kruger, Selous is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to see small creatures and larger animals in their natural habitats.

Show Less

Following your wilderness adventure, escape to the beautiful island of Zanzibar, where the bath-warm Indian Ocean meets powdery white sands and bright coral reefs teem with marine life. You can snorkel with colourful fish, seahorses, and turtles, go on dolphin-watching trips, and try kitesurfing. Or relax on a sun-soaked beach with a good book and an ice-cold beer.

If you’d prefer a Kenyan adventure, start in the vast plains of Tsavo National Park – here, you’ll find the Masai giraffe, Burchell’s zebra, and Cape buffalo, amongst many other species. Your next stop should be Amboseli National Park. Known for its large herds of elephants, Amboseli is set against the epic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, which makes for some spectacular photos!

Show Less

After your wildlife safari, head to Diani Beach, where vast sands stretch between coconut palms and warm seas cover coral reefs. This is a fantastic addition to any safari. Make a splash as you try kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding, and more! Swim with sharks, dolphins, and turtles or scuba around sunken ships claimed by the underwater wildlife. Then, when day turns to night, wander the coast to find the perfect spot for a delicious dinner or simply sit and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

Show Less

SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND

If you’re dreaming of an African adventure, we’ve got just the thing. Discover South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana all in one trip.

On our 12-day Wine, Waterfalls, and Wildlife holiday, you’ll explore Cape Town before taking a helicopter tour down to the Cape Peninsula, home to spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean - you may even spot some whales and dolphins. Next, you’ll venture to Victoria Falls, an iconic destination and must-see for any visitor to the region. Finally, no trip to Africa would be complete without a journey into the bush: stay in a luxury lodge on the border of Chobe National Park and head out on safari amid the largest population of elephants left in Africa.

Show Less

Our South Africa and Victoria Falls by Luxury Rail trip is just the ticket if you want something extra special. Sit back and relax as you travel through the spectacular scenery of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe on this epic holiday, including a luxurious, five-day Rovos Rail Tour. Board the luxurious Rovos Rail in Pretoria, a beautifully refurbished Edwardian-style train - you’ll experience world-class service as the train peacefully snakes through Africa’s vast and stunning scenery.

Show Less

As the evening falls, get dressed up and enjoy fine dining and fabulous wine pairings. The observation carriages have large windows and open-air balconies, perfect for immersing yourself in the atmosphere and soaking in the epic views. A stop at Hwange National Park offers the excitement of a game drive as you can spot giraffes, lions, wild dogs, zebra, and elephants. Finally, you’ll stay in a luxurious hotel at the heart of Victoria Falls, a short journey away from the crashing Victoria Falls itself.

Take me there

Show Less

KICK BACK IN KENYA

The biggest draw of a Kenya holiday, naturally, is the country’s wonderful safari experiences. You’ll have the chance to see hippos, cheetahs, giraffes, and the iconic Big Five - buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino.

Plus, if you plan your trip between July and October, you’ll witness the Great Migration, when two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle make their way from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Masai Mara.

Avoid the crowds and head to Samburu and Masai Mara National Reserves in Northern Kenya, where spectacular views and Samburu warriors are your guides. With a unique understanding of the area’s landscape, wildlife, and history, these professionally trained guides share their ancient customs and local knowledge, offering an authentic safari experience.

Show Less

When you stay at Saruni Samburu, day and night game drives are just the start! Enjoy a picnic breakfast on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Sit down for dinner on a dry riverbed as dancers perform in the firelight, join a guided bushwalk, see ancient cave art, or visit a local village. Get the perfect snaps from a photographer’s hide beside the waterhole and stargaze across the unpolluted night sky.

At Saruni Rhino, guests are offered the unique chance to track black rhinos on foot. Under one of Africa’s most advanced conservation projects, a new group of black rhinos is introduced for the first time in four decades. Join your expert guides and a trained ranger to step through the bush landscape in search of these rare and magnificent creatures.

Show Less

When you stay at Saruni Wild, you aren’t tourists at a game lodge or travellers passing through; you are guests of the land’s custodians and wholly immersed in their world. The Maasai guides invite you into their world, share ancient customs and traditions, and help you track wildlife using techniques and skills learned over generations.

The Samburu and Mara reserves have an abundance of wildlife, some of the highest densities worldwide. You are guaranteed exceptional game viewing, and every drive is different. The lodges, infinity pools, well-being spaces, and bush dinners provide the perfect place to relax and unwind.

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Gorilla encounter in Rwanda

A trip to Rwanda to see endangered mountain gorillas in the wild features at the top of many travel bucket lists, and quite rightly so! Known as one of the world’s most fascinating and elusive creatures, these magnificent animals are fiercely protected with only a limited number of permits given to visitors each year, so book early to avoid disappointment. Our gorilla encounters will take you through the Volcanoes National Park in search of gorillas’ families. And when you find them, you’ll get to spend time with them - watch how they interact with each other and take as many pictures as you can - you’ll want to remember this!

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SOUTH AFRICAN WINE TRAIN

How do you get between wineries without driving? That’s the puzzle every wine region faces, and Franschhoek has solved it beautifully. Leave your logistical worries behind as Franschhoek Wine Tram’s hop-on, hop-off routes each visit up to nine top estates and cellar doors. Where a line doesn’t extend to a listed destination, an open-air bus takes over to complete the journey in comfort.

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Grootbos - Hermanus

Set amidst a backdrop of ancient Milkwood forests, lush fynbos, and breathtaking views of Walker Bay Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa is more than just a luxury lodge. From mountain biking and horse riding to flower safaris to beach picnics, there is something for every type of traveller. Spot the marine Big Five on an ocean cruise or book an adrenaline-filled dive with the sharks in nearby Gansbaai. Explore ancient caves and experience the reserve's enchanting forests, or go birdwatching during a guided nature hike.

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Escape Edition 89

Discover Africa

SAFARI AND BEACH. WHY NOT?

SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND

KICK BACK IN KENYA

SAFARI AND BEACH. WHY NOT?

SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND

KICK BACK IN KENYA

SAFARI AND BEACH. WHY NOT?

SAFARI AND BEACH. WHY NOT?

SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND

SOUTH AFRICA AND BEYOND

KICK BACK IN KENYA

KICK BACK IN KENYA

GET INSPIRED BY OUR TOP TIPS

Gorilla encounter in Rwanda

GET INSPIRED BY OUR TOP TIPS

SOUTH AFRICAN WINE TRAIN

GET INSPIRED BY OUR TOP TIPS

Grootbos - Hermanus

FIND THESE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON OUR TRIPS

Fumba Beach Lodge

13 Day East African Explorer

Desert and Delta Safari

Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp

Thornybush Game Lodge

South Africa safari and Mozambique beaches

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