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Top 5 Luxe Lodges in Africa From overland camping to luxury lodges there are a variety of options when travelling to Africa. One thing for sure is that African safari travel has come a long way in the past 50 years but hasn’t lost any of its romance and adventure. Many of the lodges are reflective of the original safari lodges with their grandeur and opulence whilst others have taken a more modern approach and gone with function and clean, modern lines. Some lodges have really moved down the eco path with properties and vehicles running entirely on renewable energy. All this means is that there is something for everyone.
Top 5 Luxurious Lodges in Africa
4th June 2020
Rookie errors The 'mistakes' and assumptions I made when I first travelled to Africa Becoming an 'Africa travel expert' is something that takes time. Neither myself nor my colleagues at Bench Africa were born Africa travel experts. Our knowledge comes from years of experience and is continually expanding through the many trips we take to the continent. In fact, just like becoming great at playing a sport or mastering an instrument, becoming great at crafting the best African travel experiences comes with lots of time, practice and even some mistakes along the way. So, what is it that makes for the best African adventures? How do you start planning without making too many 'mistakes' on your first trip to Africa? Truth be told, the answer is different for everyone. There are, however, a few common mistakes that most people (including myself) make when they take their first trip to Africa. So, let's take a look at what I'd do differently if I could redo my first time visiting. I must also declare that I use the term 'mistake' very loosely. After all, on my first trip to Africa, I spent 6 weeks exploring some of the wildest, remote and distinctive corners of our planet. So really, there's nothing I did that was 'wrong'. It is just that now both having travelled to and learned so much about Africa, there are a few things that I would do differently.
Mistakes to Avoid When Booking your African Safari
3rd June 2020
Whether you're an avid hiker or hitting your daily step count is a newfound isolation hobby of yours, travelling with a purpose or with the intent to complete something can be one of the most rewarding ways to travel. Often overlooked as an 'adventure destination' the diverse landscapes and contrast in ecosystems of the African continent leave behind some of the world's most famous and scenic hikes. From one of the highest summit peaks in the world to scenic and breathtaking mountains, there is 'A Great Walk of Africa' for all levels of experience. So, if being cooped up at home has you itching for your next active adventure, read on to experience the great walks of Africa.
Great Walks of Africa
2nd June 2020
Covid-19 Lockdown and Africa travel updates
Covid-19 Africa Travel Updates
1st June 2020
Books to read before you travel to Africa on a safari
10 Travel Books to Read While in Isolation
22nd May 2020
Get off the beaten path in Africa and choose to go to places where not many people even know about
Places People Don't Go
Madagascar, South Africa,...
21st May 2020
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