The cuisine at Anatara’s Bazaruto Island Resort on Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coast is inspired by the surroundings. Fresh-from-the-boat locally sourced seafood, as well as the indigenous herbs and spices from the resort garden, infuse the complex layered flavors of Mozambique, Portugal and beyond at the resort’s two restaurants. Tartaruga Restaurant & Bar Wander to the deck…
You’re Invited! APTA’s Explore Africa Webinar Series Session 2 Traversing the Sahara: From Egypt to Morocco! REGISTER HERE Hello APTA Corporate and Individual Members! Session 2: Traversing the Sahara: From Egypt to Morocco Regions covered: Morocco and Egypt APTA Corporate…
The largest conservation project in South Africa since apartheid isn’t a national park or government wildlife program, but the funding and creation of Babanango Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal province. Located in a malaria-free area of KwaZulu-Natal province near South Africa’s Indian Ocean coast, the history making reserve sprawls along the White Umfolozi River in the beautiful…
David Havemann, the Training Manager at EcoTraining in southern Africa, offers his advice on how to get the most out of exploring the African bush on foot. I’ve always told my guest when walking out in the bush to read it like a book. Start on the horizon and scan from left to right and…
After a long hiatus because of the pandemic, Shanga has revived its popular events, activities and information sessions at Arusha Coffee Lodge for guests and local residents of northern Tanzania. One of the latest activities was hosting a local primary school group where students first watched Shanga’s glassblowing and glass beadmaking artisans and then got busy making…
Brand-new Babanango Game Reserve in South Africa offers three overnight options, each of them tucked into its own slice of pristine bush and with distinct offerings, activities and facilities to better cater to your South African safari wants and needs. Situated in a remote valley, Babanango Valley Lodge offers four-star accommodation for no more than 22 guests in a…
EcoTraining is at it again, pioneering new and innovative ways to experience Africa and its incredible wildlife. The latest offering is Real Life Experiences — three adventures that allow participants to tag along with skilled conservation teams doing their everyday jobs in the South African bush. Remote Animal Monitoring Participants help conduct a track transect to collect…
An Immersive, Hassle-Free Safari – Perfect for Families and Multi-Generational Travel Let SkySafari take care of you and your family with a carefully curated private plane safari where every detail is taken care of. Fly between some of East Africa’s most luxurious camps and lodges in the comfort of our 9-seater Executive-class Cessna Caravan, which can also…
Guests traveling with Elewana can give back to local communities simply by carrying an extra suitcase. The Land & Life Foundation has partnered with Pack For A Purpose to enable visitors to donate items in person when traveling to Kenya. The partnership works in collaboration with the committees at each supported school and clinic, so participants in Pack For…
One of South Africa’s newest wildlife reserves, Babanango Game Reserve is set on the White Umfolozi River and encompasses the beautiful Babanango Valley in Zululand. It’s a gorgeous region with a pristine coastline, rolling hills, waving grasslands, forests, rivers, mangrove swamps and cattle ranches. Babanango currently offers three upscale overnight options: Zulu Rock Lodge, Babanango Valley Lodge and Matatane Camp. Each…
Readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine in the U.K. have chosen Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago as the “best island” in Africa and the Indian Ocean in the magazine’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Announced on October 5th, the annual awards are among the most prestigious in the travel industry. Bazaruto finished with an almost perfect score of 98.2, well…
Emerging Destinations is pleased to welcome African Habitat Conservancy (AHC) to our family of cool companies in cool destinations around the globe. AHC is a cutting-edge South African conservation management company that focuses on game reserves as well as the rehabilitation of flora and fauna endemic to the areas in which the company operates, in addition to…
Sure, the kids are keen on the animals. But how do you keep them busy between game drives and bush walks? Sopa Lodges in Kenya and Tanzania have got you covered with a wide range of family friendly services and activities. From Lake Naivasha and Samburu to Tarangire and the Serengeti, every one of the eight…
There’s always something good about Rhinos! The latest from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Ziwa Rhino sanctuary is that the two organizations have come to a mutual understanding and long-term partnership to keep the Rhinos at the sanctuary. Contrary to earlier plans of relocating the Rhinos, these giants will stay at the sanctuary for some…
Safaris can be idyllic, but they also present a unique set of challenges that will at times push you out of your comfort zone. Emma Summers, the EcoTraining camp manager at Selati Game Reserve, offers her tips for surviving and thriving in the Africa bush. First and foremost, Emma advises that everyone should embrace the unexpected and…
RwandAir has announced the resumption of the daily flights to and from Entebbe International Airport. The halt of this route since June 2021 was due to a surge in Covid cases in the region. Following consistent reduction in covid confirmed cases, the regional flights to and from Uganda will restart on 17th September 2021. The…
As the world deals with the ongoing challenges of travel during COVID-19, we strive to continue to support and assist you and your clients wherever possible. In an effort to ensure a hassle free experience at our properties, we are pleased to confirm that we can now offer on-site COVID-19 testing at our properties in…
An Elewana Collection Update Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar’s series of 15 white-domed Pavilion guest rooms, set within 50 acres of lush tropical gardens, offer a new, cooler feel for guests. Renovations included structural updates to the guest pavilions to improve the air conditioning experience while white wooden-slatted shutters allow the gentle Indian Ocean breeze to waft throughout, maintaining Kilindi’s ‘open-to-nature’ atmosphere. At Elewana Collection,…
Uganda COVID travel protocols – August 2021 Here is the latest info on Uganda’s travel protocols. The information shared by Adventure Consults’ team covers protocols as they are at the time of compilation. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) keep changing and sometimes at very short notice. We therefore recommend that you keep checking with our team (sales@adventureconsults.com)…
In light of on-going pandemic safety precautions, Elewana is committed to a maximum of four guests per game drive until at least mid-December 2021. We hope that this will present travellers with an extra layer of assurance to enjoy their game drive experience. For those traveling in a group up to 7 people, we will…
Adventure Consults is pleased to announce that 2021 Gorilla Naming Ceremony, popularly known as Kwita Izina will be held on World Gorilla Day, 24 September 2021. The 17th Kwita Izina ceremony will be held under the theme ‘Conservation and Sustainable Tourism – A Foundation for Future Generations’. The event will feature a virtual naming ceremony of…
Please take note of the below-updated entry requirements for Uganda, with effect 3rd September 2021. 1. All travellers (including children) irrespective of vaccination status or country of origin, are required to arrive with a negative PCR test done 72 hours prior to travel. 2. All travellers are required to submit the Test and Fly document prior to departure for…
Whether you’re serious about becoming a wildlife guide or just want to learn how to take better nature photos, EcoTraining has a course for you this fall in South Africa or Botswana. Wilderness Photography Course Taking great wildlife photos isn’t as easy as it looks. Not only does one need creativity and technical aptitude, but…
While staying at Elewana Kifaru House in the biodiverse Lewa Wildilfe Conservancy, podcaster Eric Rosen spoke to the CEO of Lewa, Mike Watson, about how the conservancy is persevering through tough financial times with projects like rhino anti-poaching activities to protect the area’s animals, and micro-lending programs that help local women support their families. Check out the…
It is been more than a year since our first Online Field Guide course went live. What a journey it has been so far? We have met so many people from all over the world, everyone with the same love and passion for nature and wildlife and a thirst for knowledge. We want to connect…
The Government of Kenya has implemented a domestic traveller passenger locator form for domestic flights to enhance Covid19 prevention measures. All passengers on scheduled and charter flights, departing from, or arriving at airports with Port Health Authorities are required to complete the online form via bit.ly/LOCALCOVID19MOH prior to their flight. Upon submission of the form, the QR…
ONLINE VISA APPLICATION – UGANDA (July 2021). The Government of the Republic of Uganda has given the following directives effective 3rd July 2021 until 31 July 2021 regarding clearance of tourists and other residents returning to Uganda: Airlines shall carry only travellers with approved and authorized visas or valid resident facility (entry/work permits, passes or…
Kenya’s Loisaba Conservancy recently discovery a previously unknown inhabitant — the Desert Warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus). This arid-climate swine is one of Africa’s least studied and most poorly known large mammals. Although described in 1766, confusion concerning its taxonomy resulted in the recognition of only one species of warthog (Phacochoerus africanus). Or “Pumbaa” as it’s known to millions…
Whether it’s exploring the coastal dunes or diving the offshore waters, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort can tune you into the wild side of Mozambique’s paradise isle on the Indian Ocean. Located in an archipelago of the same name on the southern Mozambique coast, the resort is all about getting back to nature — within easy reach of…
Cheli + Peacock Safaris is proud to announce that two of their most popular safari destinations — Serengeti in Tanzania and neighboring Masa Mara in Kenya — finished No. 1 and No. 3 respectively in a TripAdvisor survey of the globe’s best national parks. Two other Tanzanian parks — Kilimanjaro at No. 12 and Tarangire at…
REGISTER HERE FOR APTA’S VIRTUAL CHAPTER Introducing…The Association of the Promotion of Tourism to Africa’s (APTA) newest chapter, the Virtual Chapter! We’ve designed the Virtual Chapter to grow and share our community’s passion for the love of Africa in a format that works for all of our remote members. By joining the Virtual Chapter, you’ll have…
A few of Emerging Destinations’ cool clients in Africa will be at the Re•think Travel Virtual Trade Show next month. Cheli & Peacock Safaris, SkySafari, EcoTraining, Adventure Consults and Anantara Southern Africa will be participating in the event that takes place from June 7th to 10th. You can schedule 1-50 meetings and completely customize…
SkySafari’s three newly launched, redesigned fly-in itineraries provide guests with a nonstop flying safari; visiting the best camps, offering the best wildlife viewing, and more time to experience more magic while on safari. Taking to the skies of Kenya and Tanzania from 10th May 2021. Taking to the skies of Kenya and Tanzania from 10th May…
On 5th May 2021, Uganda’s ministry of Health issued a statement on the status of Covid-19. The document mainly covered statistics and measures being undertaken to avoid a resurgence of the pandemic. Adventure Consults is happy to share a summary mainly focused on tourism and travel in general. When the ministry released the first statement on 30th April 2021…
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is in final stages of relocating rhinos from Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch to other sanctuaries in Uganda as the sanctuary transitions to other uses. The program was created in 2005 as a collaborative effort between UWA, the Rhino Fund Uganda and Ziwa Ranchers Ltd, owners of the 16,000-acre property where…
Edison Komora, Assistant General Manager at Elewana Tortilis Camp, Talks About The Advantages Of Travelling In Green Season. What do you consider to be the main advantages of traveling in Green Season There are a surprising number of benefits from traveling during the green season compared to the dry season. No crowds is the obvious…
After more than a year of overwhelming and often instant change — and the anxiety that comes with making micro-decisions for everyday actions — people deserve a break. So why not Africa? Cheli + Peacock Safaris offers 10 reasons (originally compiled by African Bush Camps) why you should choose Africa’s national parks and other wilderness areas to…
In Uganda and Rwanda, tourism has reopened and Adventure Consults is happy to share a list of the different measures implemented. The world is welcome to be at one with nature once again while keeping safe and healthy. Uganda is well known to be one the top countries who managed the COVID pandemic extremely well.…
The global race for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus that literally brought the world to a stop has been closely followed with interest by possibly every global citizen. Joining other countries in Africa and around the world, Uganda and Rwanda are now vaccinating their citizens against the coronavirus as most of the East African region remains on its…
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs can be ‘Exclusively Yours’ for $999 per person per night when you book 3+ nights for a minimum of 10 people. This includes private air charter flights, game drives, guided walks, horse riding or camel trekking, sundowners, bush breakfasts and lunches and all house wines, beers and spirits. Set in 57,000…
We are delighted to announce that Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs has reopened! And due to popular demand, Elewana Loisaba Star Beds is now open for the months of February and March, along with the Easter holidays. With increasing demand for wide open spaces, there is nothing more liberating than sleeping under a sparkling Kenyan night sky. This February, there…
As we look towards a period of tourism recovery, we want to support our partners in every way possible. With this in mind we have taken the decision to freeze rates for 2022 at Elewana properties. The rate freeze in Kenya and Tanzania is in effect for all of 2022 but unfortunately, our rates in…
Loisaba Conservancy has been granted permission by the Kenya Wildlife Service to establish the nation’s newest Rhino Sanctuary and reintroduce Eastern Black Rhino to an area where they used to roam. For a half century, rhinos were absent from Loisaba because they were poached out in the early 1970’s. Now, after 50 years, the return…
EcoTraining is launching a new two-month tracking course in 2021 that includes modules revolving around monitoring rhinos, lions and leopards in the wild. 55-Day EcoTracker: Wildlife Monitoring will take place at Selati and Pridelands game reserves in South Africa. “It’s a first for Africa, and we think it will be a very sought-after course,” says EcoTraining…
Dear Safari Partners As our airports open and airplanes take to the sky, we would like to share a few spots of regional travel news. Our Product Manager, Kathleen Leonard, has developed ‘The Cheli & Peacock Safaris Supplier Deposit Guide 2020/21’. The document allows for better financial planning with regard to the paying of deposits in…
Bid and win three nights for two at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Camp, whilst raising funds for The Land & Life Foundation’s Pamoja Fund. The auction will start on Friday, July 17 and end on Sunday, July 26 2020. The package is valid until December 31, 2021 and is fully inclusive,* however, does not include flights…
Please join us for our upcoming webinars! Exclusive, Bespoke, Private | The Future of Safaris Register Here For 35 years, we have believed in exclusive, intimate, and bespoke safari experiences, and whilst the world continues to adapt to the new post-pandemic norms, we have remained steadfast to continue to provide these safaris of a lifetime.…
Join us for a webinar on the Laikipia Plateau of Kenya with Cheli & Peacock Safaris. Register here. Supporting the second highest density of wildlife in Kenya, the vast 9,500km2 Laikipia plateau stretches from the slopes of Mount Kenya in the south east to the edge of the Great Rift Valley in the west. Ranging…
Register here! Almost silently, one of the most iconic animals in Africa has been slipping away. It is estimated that there are about 110,000 giraffe left, and they have lost 89% of their historical range. Three of the four giraffe species are listed as Endangered. Join special guest, David O’Connor of the San Diego Zoo,…
Join us for a special webinar on What You Need to Know and How to Plan Safaris for Photographers. Andy will be featuring some of the incredible areas that the Elewana Collection is located in. Photographers have unique needs when planning their safaris. From private vehicles to specific destinations to knowing when the optimum times…