Winning an Oscar was a nice achievement for Leo, but his biggest long-term goal has been to help humanity avoid climate change. He’s become one of the most visible global advocates for environmental sustainability and conservation and his efforts have only increased over the years. When he finally won an Oscar last month, he used…
There’s something magical about the big skies, African bushveld, rich traditions and seductive nature of Africa that adds romance to any given day, making it especially idyllic as the destination for a honeymoon. Whether you choose to safari on the game rich African plains or enjoy a few days relaxing at a coastal resort, you…
Lesotho (le-soo-too), known as the Mountain Kingdom or Kingdom in the Sky, holds a wealth of different experiences in store for those who visit there. Mountains, valleys, and rivers present unforgettable panoramas for tourists. In the mountains is the source of Lesotho’s crystal-clear water, which also waters the green pastures for livestock. Diamonds are amongst…
In October 2015 Botswana’s first solar powered boat was launched on the Chobe River by Chobe Game Lodge. Another major innovation in the safari industry in Africa. In the few months since its launch the solar boat has saved approximately 1,600kg of CO2 emissions and with the addition of the two solar boats currently in…
They are Prince William’s favourite and David Attenborough would take them on his ark, but what makes pangolins, the world’s most hunted creature, so special? The prehistoric pangolin, which walks on its hind legs due to the length and curvature of its impressive claws. Photo: Judy Hurd With its armoured shell and peculiar gait, the…
Rich in culture and history with a fusion of colonial architecture, museums, markets and traditional village life mixing naturally alongside budget hostels and five star hotels, Livingstone is at the heart of Zambian tourism. Founded in 1905 and named after the renowned Scottish explorer Dr David Livingstone, Livingstone owes its existence primarily to Victoria Falls,…