Below, our resident Africa expert shares some useful tips and info to whet your travel appetite.

Tanzania

A country blessed with such diverse offerings deserves a special place in any adventurer's heart.

The experience ranges from the world-famous Serengeti National Park, where the annual Great Migration puts on a year-round spectacle, to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, home to the world’s highest free-standing mountain. This authentic safari destination certainly does not shy away when it comes to the sheer magnitude of its world-class attractions.

After conquering "Kili" and spotting the Big Five on safari, why not hop over to the endless white tropical beaches of Zanzibar or Mafia Island? There, your senses will be delighted by ancient Arabic influences, the scent of a thousand spices, and the relaxed pace of island living. Tanzania is an all-around destination like no other!

Itinerary 1: Skysafari Tanzania

- Experience 3 diverse ecosystems easily accessible by private bush airplane.
- Marvel at the best that Northern Tanzania has to offer including the ultimate iconic safari areas; UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.

Itinerary 2: A Southern Secret

- Experience the wilds of Southern Tanzania; the unspoilt, secluded wilderness of Ruaha and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Selous
-The Selous Game Reserve is renowned for its undisturbed wildlife and nature - a 50,000km2 reserve with no permanent human habitation or permanent structures.
- Explore Ruaha National Park, one of Africa's premier birding destinations and home to the rarer, less-seen creatures including wild dog, sable and Roan antelope.

Asilia's Jabali Ridge / Elewana's Tarangire Treetops / Elewana's Serengeti Migration Camp

Namibia

Simply put, Namibia is unlike any other country in Africa. Located in southwestern Africa, it boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the continent's best tourist facilities, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders.

To properly appreciate this extraordinary destination, you must venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable landscapes on offer. The first image that often comes to mind is the stark expanse of the Namib Desert, stretching for over 2,000 km along the magnificent Atlantic coast. This desert is home to the world's highest sand dunes, which eventually meet the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean at the aptly named "Skeleton Coast."

Namibia is the ideal destination for travelers seeking an unforgettable African experience within a uniquely beautiful and untamed wilderness.

Itinerary 1:Namibia's Most Remote Dunes and Deserts - a Fly in Experience

Over 10 days, you will fly between some of the most otherworldly destinations that make up Namibia's unique landscape. Experience the striking contrast of Sossusvlei’s red dunes against deep blue skies, discover the eerie shipwrecks of the Skeleton Coast, and meet the fascinating Himba people who inhabit the remote Kunene region in Northern Namibia.

Itinerary 2: Namibian Icons - Dunes, Coast & Wildlife Fly in Exploration

Namibia is not only world-renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery but also famous for being "more German than Germany." This 8-day fly-in itinerary showcases the stunning landscapes of Sossusvlei, the unique German flair of the coastal town Swakopmund, and the chance to track the elusive rhino in the Ongava Private Game Reserve.

Beyond Sossusvlei Dessert Lodge / Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp / Serra Cafema Camp