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Sara

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With 30 years in long-haul travel and conservation, as well as spells working as a freelance writer, editor and photographer, Sara has explored six continents and lived and worked in three.
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  • Kenya
  • Travel tips and advice

Kenya: out with eVisa and in with eTA

From 1 January 2024 the eVisa has been replaced by an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for travel to Kenya. All visitors* including infants and children who intend to travel to Kenya,…
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  • Africa
  • Safari advice
  • Travel tips and advice

Top tips on when to go on safari

The nights are drawing in. There are a few colds and sniffles around. It’s the perfect time to start planning your 2024 safari holiday. One of the most common questions…
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  • Africa
  • Experiences
  • Zimbabwe

Canoeing on the Mighty Zambezi

See the colours change over the Zambezi escarpment as the current takes you gently downstream. Drift past makeshift islands, sculpted by the river, and watch for wildlife along the shore. …
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  • Africa
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  • General Africa
  • Safari advice
  • Travel tips and advice

Safari Lodge, Tented Camp, Sleep Out Deck, Mobile Camp, Fly Camp – what’s the difference?

Getting a good night’s rest is very important on holiday. On safari there are lots of different styles of camps and lodges – each one provides a slightly different experience.…
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  • Zimbabwe

Breakfast with Boswell

Thrilling On-Foot Encounter in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe   This on-foot dawn encounter with big bull elephant, Boswell, took place in April 2023,  just beyond Zambezi Expeditions, a wonderful small semi-mobile…
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