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News and travel articles

News & travel articles

African Christmas traditions

Christmas in Africa is celebrated in many different traditions, and many of them are actually reminiscent of the traditions we have back home. How about decorating a cypress tree in Kenya? Or singing Christmas songs in the botanical gardens of Cape Town? The biggest difference between African Christmas and our…

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Travelogue from Kenya: Chui means leopard

Our colleague Winnie tells us about her experiences in Kenya in October 2018. I just manage to hear the magic word over the radio before my guide and driver shouts “hold on tight”. Chui. We hurtle along Masai Mara’s potholed and bumpy roads. I hold on for dear life, and…

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Travelogue from South Africa: Cape Town, Kruger National Park & Mauritius

In September 2018, our colleague Dennis travelled to South Africa and Mauritius. Read about his experiences here: A city break in Cape Town followed by a safari in Kruger National Park and a beach holiday in Mauritius is truly the perfect combination of sightseeing, wildlife and relaxation. My girlfriend Maria…

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Flic en Flac Beach, Mauritius

When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

Do you dream of crystal-clear, blue waters and heavenly beaches? Then Mauritius is the place for you! But when is the best time to visit this island nation in the Indian Ocean? Read below to learn more about the seasons of Mauritius. NB: The guide below is a guideline only.…

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Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: wow, how worthwhile that was

In June 2018, Jude climbed Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route. Read about what she experienced on the tour below. The start A day before departure, in the Springlands hotel, we were approached by an Englishman who had just completed the climb and wished us every success, tongue-in-cheek. He said encouragingly…

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