News and Blogs
Frances covers the safari areas and beaches of Kenya – December 2016
The Masai Mara is frequently recalled as one of the best game-viewing regions in the World. Julia and I spent the first half of our trip travelling to various other safari areas in Kenya, Amboseli... Read More
Gallery of 2016 on safari

Herewith is a stunning selection of photographs taken by our customers over the last year. Reminisce and enjoy. Read More →
Julia travels to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana – May 2016
It was 16 years since I last stood on Zambian soil, so as the wheels touched down into Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone) I was already grinning from ear to ear. On leaving... Read More
Mary explores the Western Cape – May 2016
For most people, when they are thinking about a first trip to South Africa there is almost a wish list of places to visit and things to see to do; take in the views from the of Table Mountain,... Read More
Rob travels through the Kgalagadi and Namib deserts – November 2015
The Kalahari and Namib Deserts are fascinating areas which between them cover a huge swathe of south-west Africa. My trip was beginning in Upington in the northern Cape of South Africa, and would... Read More
Michele travels to Malawi – November, 2015
I decided to combine some of my annual leave with a work trip and, joined by my husband Garry, spent just under two weeks exploring some of Malawi’s highlights. Our work trips are often rather... Read More
Michele returns to Zimbabwe – September, 2015
You can imagine my elation when it was decided that it was time for me to do an educational to Zimbabwe – my beloved home! Having worked at Safari Consultants for over thirteen years, I longed... Read More
Mary travels through northern South Africa and into Mashatu – October, 2015
For me, self-driving in South Africa is a joy; courteous drivers, well sign posted routes and long empty stretches of road through breathtaking scenery. It allows you to combine contrasting areas... Read More
"Tigers" return to the Great Karoo courtesy of Samara
‘Have you heard about the fight with the “tiger” at Apies Kloof?’ was the question repeatedly asked at the Stock Fair this morning. And indeed the story is one of the most sensational which... Read More
Rob visits Victoria Falls, Zambezi and Hwange national parks – June, 2015
In the late 1990’s Zimbabwe was booming as a tourist destination and Victoria Falls and Hwange were key components in almost any safari itinerary. In late 2013 I visited Mana Pools and Matusadona,... Read More