Unwind and relax in the bush

WHILE the Big Five game drives and encounters with wildlife are always a huge drawcard, it’s only half the safari experience at Garonga Safari Camp, #SouthAfrica. Equally important is slowing down the pace of life, nurturing yourself, and ‘resetting your system’. #Garonga has just upped the relaxation ante to a whole new level by revamping the existing bush bath by adding a new freestanding bath – but even more excitingly, now offer a dreamy new Star Bath and Yoga Deck.

The Star Bath not only offers views over the bush and the dazzling African night sky - but has its very own galaxy of twinkling stars, all in complete privacy. Soak away your troubles, let go and look back on the sightings and experiences of the day with a glass of wine in hand. 

Those already familiar with the practice of mindfulness and meditation, or those that just love a good stretch or daytime nap, will be excited to see Garonga’s new Yoga Deck. An enclosed tented structure designed to allow air to flow freely, perfectly frames an exquisite view of the valley. You can step onto the mat and practice in privacy surrounded by only the peaceful sounds of the surrounding bush. If you’re lucky you might even get some of the local wildlife passing by!

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Baobab studded camp set to open in 2020

MASHATU Game Reserve’s portfolio of camps is expanding with the introduction of Mashatu Euphorbia. Mashatu Euphorbia is the new 5-star camp, situated in this privately owned, baobab-studded reserve in #Botswana. 

This “green” camp combines luxury with conservation and sustainability, where solar energy and state of the art water processing systems ensure a harmonious blend with the African bush. Set high up on a cliff face amongst a forest of euphorbia succulents which open up to reveal exquisite vistas of the Majale River and endless plains below.

Mashatu Euphorbia will begin welcoming guests from June 2020, but reservations are now open mashatu.com 

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Zims new safari hot spot

ZIMBABWE is experiencing an exciting tourism revival since its change in leadership in 2017 and, in support of this increased interest, Machaba Safaris, well known for its three camps in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, opened its first #Zimbabwe based safari camp in May 2018. 

Verney’s Camp has a fantastic location, tucked away in a remote 10,000 hectare private concession in the south eastern section of Zimbabwe’s iconic Hwange National Park – and if the guest feedback so far is anything to go by, it is set to become one of Zimbabwe’s favourite new hot spots for discerning safari lovers “in the know”.

Verney’s offers excellent value for money and a true wilderness experience including excellent guided game drives and walks. But staying with Machaba is not just about the guest experience. It is also about supporting a country and its people as they strive to regain their once booming tourism industry - as well as supporting ethical operations. Machaba is a family-owned company that prides itself in its community development and initiatives ensuring the wildlife, local communities and guests all benefit. Machaba co-sponsors a local school in Hwange National Park which guests can visit as a half day tour. The tour also stops at a small rural village and the Wild Dog Research Centre.
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Eggsplore Africa

IF you’re planning a #family #safari without the crowds, Easter in #Botswana ticks all the right boxes, says adventure travel specialist, Acacia Africa. Think emerald-green landscapes, blue skies, and with fewer visitors, a greater number of unexpected wildlife sightings.

The seven day Okavango Wilderness Trails small group tour includes a Fish Eagle River Cruise in the Chobe National Park, mokoro safaris on the delta, and a great introduction to conservation, a game drive in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

Acacia Africa’s small group safaris take between four and 12 travellers - those with kids in tow, joined by couples, singles and seniors. Often covering more than one country and going overland rather than by plane adds to the excitement, children connecting the dots between destinations. Prices for children and adults are the same - Acacia’s safaris aimed at travellers who want to see the real Africa on a budget.

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Migrate to Africa

IT'S never too early to book a holiday to see the great wildebeest migration. This 12-day migration safari follows the wildebeest migration route focusing on the 2 parks of Serengeti and Masai Mara. 

The package also offers the guests the rare opportunity of taking a night game drive on one of the 2 nights spent at Amboseli National park. There is also a chance to see the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National park and a full day Ngorongoro Crater Tour, before venturing to the Serengeti and Masai Mara reserves.

Hallmark Travel Planners has released early bird offers and departure dates for anybody planning to visit #Africa and enjoy the great wildebeest migration. The safari trips, made up of 11 nights, will take place between July and October 2018.

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MalaMala Makeover

2017 marks ninety years since MalaMala, probably South Africa’s most iconic Private “Big 5” Game Reserve, came into existence. With this important milestone comes what the owners are calling the “re-imagination” of MalaMala Main Camp and Sable Camp.

They were the first private game reserve to completely ban hunting and focus solely on luxury photographic safaris, providing a blueprint for others to follow – and are still, today, the largest tract of private “Big 5” private reserve at 33,000 acres. The land is now owned by the local N’Wandlahmari Community with an the operating company, MalaMala Game Reserve Pty Ltd.

Wedged between the famous Kruger National Park (12 miles of MalaMala’s eastern boundary are unfenced to allow for the natural movement of game) and the Sabi Sands Wildtuin to the west. The life-giving Sand River runs the length of the reserve drawing vast numbers of wildlife to it guaranteeing unrivalled game viewing – with all 3 camps right on the riverfront! 

They also have no access roads to the east of the river and allow no other vehicles traversing rights so you will never see a “queue to view” in MalaMala.

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Ultimate Africa tour from Latitude 33

AFTER overwhelming success of its inaugural Ultimate #Africa tour in 2016 and a record-sell out of its 2017 tour – Australia’s newest elite travel company, Latitude 33, has released a land-only luxurious African #safari tour for 2018.

Departing Australia on April 7, 2018, this 13-night African adventure includes staying at some of the most elite hotels- including the only six star hotel in Africa, the One&Only Cape Town, an exclusive stay at the contemporary Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, the historic landmark Victoria Falls Hotel and a number of privately chartered jet flights within Africa which eliminates the hassle of commercial airports giving guests the ultimate travel experience. 

This limited numbered tour is also packed with more inclusions like airfares from Australia with Qantas Airways, fully escorted land touring in Africa, two-nights accommodation at Four Seasons in Johannesburg, a helicopter tour over Victoria Falls, an all-inclusive five-night exclusive stay at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge with all meals, beverages, mini-bar, laundry service, double-daily guided safaris and emergency evacuation insurance, transfers and port charges and government taxes. 

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