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Creating journeys with imagination to Southern & Eastern Africa.

Cape Town
Joined March 2009
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People are taking phenomenal action all around the world - like local Cape Town band, goodlucklive who is fundraising for food to be supplied to the most vulnerable communities living on the outskirts of Cape Town.… instagram.com/p/B_nYdnQAeN1/…
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Reached by an unpaved road through spice plantations to #Zanzibar’s northern tip and then wading into the warm ocean for a short boat ride, #Mnemba really is away from it all and, with just ten guest bandas on the whole island, it really does feel like your own private paradise.
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When in Africa... devices have to be disconnected, freeing up your focus to notice every detail and how your every sense comes alive in the bush! Discover our 'Family Fun Safari' here: soo.nr/ZMJB #familybonding #mindfultravel #familysafari #familyfun
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So often stealing the safari limelight, the #Big5 overshadow especially fascination animals - like monkeys! Besides the #FamousFive, which African animals have you always longed to see?
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#WhereTheWildThingsAre: Liezl filmed this family of wild dogs (often confused with hyenas) during a sunset game drive at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango in Botswana: soo.nr/3FEn #botswanasafari #sandibe #andbeyond #beyondbeautiful #safaristory
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Hungry pelicans at sunset at their 'fish trap', in clever collusion with a horde of marabou storks! Taken while staying at Wilderness Safaris Savuti Camp: soo.nr/fwlP #pelicans #birding #wildlifephotography #wildernesssafaris #savuticamp #botswanasafari
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As night falls and the sky is awash with a million dazzling stars, it's so deeply still and quiet that you almost think you can hear them shining - just for you! Explore Linyanti Ebony Tented Camp in Botswana here: soo.nr/08t0 #botswanasafari #beautifuldestinations
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Built on raised decking overlooking the #Linyanti Marsh, this intimate tented camp offers you stunning views of the Linyanti River in #Botswana's Chobe Enclave. 🐘 Speak with Ilze about this incredible camp here: soo.nr/2j6r #botswanasafari #wildluxury #africatravel
If you've been to Zanzibar, you'll definitely know what kind of sailing vessel this is! If you don't, you'll find the inspiring answer here: bit.ly/2F1JMkI #zanzibar #beachvacation #snorkeling #ecosafari #luxurytravelinafrica
Barefoot luxury on an idyllic private island just off #Zanzibar’s coast, andBeyond’s beautiful #MnembaIsland is the perfect place to relax and unwind after the thrills of an #Africansafari: soo.nr/R2qc
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Why count stars when you can count elephants?
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Perhaps one of the most intriguing and delightfully fascinating of all Africa's mammals, the #pangolin is one of the most unforgettable sightings you could be blessed with on safari! Read about Camille's one here: soo.nr/nAlQ #travelblog #kalahari #africansafari
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Snuggled in the dappled shade of the ana trees, best-beloved of Ruckomechi's local elephants for their nutritious seeds, you can gaze in wonder (we never get tired of these gentle African giants) at them from your… instagram.com/p/B8j1vxUgYe0/…
Snuggled in the shade of the ana trees, best-beloved of #Ruckomechi's local #elephants for their nutritious seeds, you can gaze in wonder (we never get tired of these gentle African giants) at them from your bed, or your viewing deck - or (best of all!) from your outdoor bath!
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🐘 Where: Ruckomechi Camp in Zimbabwe (See Linkin.bio):⁠ ⁠ Driving along the Ruckomechi River, from a distance you would have no idea what is beyond the corner, or the next feverberry thicket; as you come out from… instagram.com/p/B8hXbQPg3Ew/…
Tent or star bed? 🤩 Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools - Zimbabwe
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Pic of our happy chef snapped after spotting the last of the nocturnal predators still on the hunt just before dawn at Ruckomechi Camp in Mana Pools, waiting with the most perfect pancakes and a pot of hot coffee! #ExploreMore: soo.nr/zZS2 🐘
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Ruckomechi Camp in Zimbabwe: soo.nr/bKSS Driving along the Ruckomechi River, from a distance you would have no idea what is beyond the corner or the next feverberry thicket... #safaristories #gamedrivesightings #wilddogs #zebra #elephants #hippo #takemetoafrica