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#MonthlyMankwe: Mankwe is Elephant City

Resting comfortably in a game-rich corner of wilderness on the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve is Mankwe Tented Retreat. You're probably no stranger to this new addition to our portfolio, which shines a spotlight on one of Botswana's remote and coveted regions. From our side, we will be delivering[…]

Meet the Meerkats of Roam Safari Lodge

One of the main conservation goals at Roam Private Game Reserve was to habituate the local meerkat colonies in an effort to study their behaviour, and enhance tourism in the Karoo. The naturally occurring meerkat colonies in the Karoo were extremely skittish when the lodge first opened. When the team[…]

Stylish and Affordable Botswana Safari Lodge Close to Moremi

Mankwe Tented Retreat redefines the art of simple luxury with its effortless design and quintessential bushveld retreat-style architecture. It's not only Mankwe's fresh take on bushveld living that is a major drawcard: it's also the price tag. It's no secret that finding a stylish yet affordable Botswana safari lodge close[…]

nThambo's Warick Talks Lion Sightings in the Klaserie

Warick Wrede, one of the managers of nThambo Tree Camp, furnished us with a sightings update from the Klaserie. In his post below, he reminds us of the Vuyela's history and bloodline. These lions are no stranger to the nThambo and Africa on Foot traverse, and provide fairly consistent sightings. […]

An Interview with Taita Falcon Lodge

Situated on the edge of a gorge in Zambia, is the inimitable Taita Falcon Lodge. Taita's claim-to-fame is its mesmerising views of the famous Bakota Gorge and its dramatic surroundings. Although Taita is secluded, it's also conveniently located a short distance away from the world-renown Victoria Falls. With its vast[…]

#DirectorsChair: Vuyela Male Lions

Over the past year, our frequency of blog posts took a nosedive. But now we're back, and we owe everyone a bulk load of updates from the camps and destinations within our coveted portfolio. In addition to picking up where we left off with blogging, we've updated our blog with[…]

The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries

Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom

Botswana’s Safari Seasons: Wildlife, Weather & When to Visit