It was recently announced that Great Plains Conservation would be breaking new grounds for Relais & Châteaux. olDonyo Camp is the first property ever to be accredited as Relais & Châteaux member in Kenya. The Relais & Châteaux 5C’s ethos of Calm, Charm, Character, Courtesy and Cuisine personifies the experiences at olDonyo Camp. In addition… More »
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Zarafa Camp: New Relais & Châteaux Property
It was recently announced that Great Plains Conservation would be breaking new grounds for Relais & Châteaux. Zarafa Camp is the first property ever to be accredited as Relais & Châteaux member in Botswana. The Relais & Châteaux 5C’s ethos of Calm, Charm, Character, Courtesy and Cuisine personifies the experiences at Zarafa Camp. In addition… More »
Royal Chundu: New Relais & Châteaux Property
Royal Chundu is a sanctum of quiet solitude and untouched beauty and the first Relais & Châteaux property in Zambia. Their two luxurious lodges are situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, just upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls on a 15km stretch of private waterway which is protected by two sets of… More »
Single Tourist Visa: Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda
Delegates from Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya agreed on Friday to begin issuance of a single tourist visa, aimed at easing and promoting tourism among the three states. It is the latest of several decisions the three countries are finalizing without their two other EAC members, Tanzania and Burundi. Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have agreed to… More »
Six Countries Special by Wilderness Safaris
Highly discounted rates at many top camps coupled with well-priced flying and road transfers Minimum number of nights reduced down from 6 nights to 5 nights! No maximum numbers of nights – mix and match! No single supplement on accommodation or flying (except Malawi) Many accommodation rates reduced, particularly in Namibia and Zimbabwe Increased age… More »
Botswana: Upgrade of the Kalahari Plains Camp
Details: Upgrade of the Kalahari Plains Camp from the Adventures to Classic Category. Upgrades to the camp and experience include: Additional game drive vehicles A larger staff complement, and thus a higher staff to guest ratio and service level A new menu and food concept bring the camp in line with other highly rated Classic… More »