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Tag Archives: safari
Best Hotels and Resorts of 2016
Nicest digs on the planet? Here are a few of ‘em! 2016 was one of the best years of travel for me yet. What made the year such an amazing time to ramble was, in large part, where I got to lay my head at night. Continue reading
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Posted in Best of 2016, Best of the Best, California, Hotels, Jamaica, Luxury, Namibia, Samoa, Travel, USA
Tagged africa, Andersson's Camp, Best of 2016, Best of Hotels of 2016, Best of Resorts of 2016, Best of the Best, california, California 92648, California 94108, Damaraland, Doro Nawas, Doro Nawas Camp, Etosha, Half Moon Hotel, Half Moon Montego Bay, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, hotels, Huntington Beach, jamaica, Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, Lefaga, Little Kulala, luxury, Matautu, Montego Bay, Namibia, Ongava Game Reserve, Orange County, Pacific Coast Highway, Promenaden Road, resorts, Return to Paradise Resort, Rose Hall, safari, Samoa, san francisco, Skeleton Coast, sossusvlei, The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont San Francisco Mason Street, The Olive Exclusive, The Royal Villas at the Half Moon Hotel, Travel, USA, Wexas Travel, Wilderness Safaris, windhoek
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I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat: An Interview with tikichris (Wexas)
Chris recently went on a self-drive trip around Namibia with Wexas, and we were keen to hear a bit more about his trip and his other travel experiences … Continue reading
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Posted in interview, Namibia, Travel, Wexas
Tagged africa, Desert, driving, luxury, Namibia, Namibia in Style, Namibia in Style Self-Drive, road trip, safari, southern africa, Travel, Wexas, Wexas Travel
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Cross the Arid Namibian Desert on a Self-Driven Safari (City AM)
It’s hard to imagine a landscape more dramatic than that of the largely uninhabited southern African desert nation Namibia. Dot its picturesque lands with a hefty assortment of big game and wildlife and you’ve got the right conditions for an … Continue reading
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Namibia: Make Unforgettable Memories (Going Places)
Over the past few weeks, we’ve given you an overview and told you where to go for your trip of a lifetime to Namibia. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged africa, Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, safari, Travel
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Namibia: Discover the Difference (Going Places)
Following up on our first instalment about what to expect from a trip to Namibia, here’s a look at some of the country’s must-see destinations. For the chance to experience Africa at its wildest, yet most serene, Namibia yields a … Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged africa, Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, safari, Travel
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Namibia: Expect the Unexpected (Going Places)
The sparsely populated, mostly desert nation of Namibia extends north to south along a sizable stretch of southwest Africa’s Atlantic coast. Sitting just north of South Africa, and also sharing a border with Angola, Botswana, and Zambia—the country spreads inland … Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged africa, Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, safari, Travel, trvel
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Namibia | Index
It’s hard to imagine a landscape more dramatic than that of Namibia. Add to the scenery an amazing (and rather accessible) assortment of big game and wildlife. Then, lightly apply a sprinkling of well-maintained roads across the country to help folks get to its towns and settlements, best beauty spots, and welcoming network of bush camps and luxury lodges. If you like the idea of hitting the open road, experiencing true wilderness, seeing lots and lots of game, and still being able to take a hot shower and sleep in a comfortable bed every night, Namibia’s the place for you. Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, road trip, Travel
Tagged africa, Damaraland, Desert, Doro Nawas, driving, Etosha, hotels, lions, luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, Namibia in Style, Namibia in Style Self-Drive, road trip, safari, Skeleton Coast, sossusvlei, southern africa, Travel, Wexas Travel, Wilderness Safaris, windhoek
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Namibia | Sossusvlei
Last stop on my luxury safari road trip across Namibia was Sossusvlei. Not just the ultimate destination of my itinerary but also the ultimate choice for a desert break. Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, road trip, Travel
Tagged africa, Desert, hotels, Kulala Wilderness Reserve, lions, Little Kulala, luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, Namibia in Style, Namibia in Style Self-Drive, road trip, safari, sossusvlei, southern africa, Travel, Wexas Travel, Wilderness Safaris
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Namibia | Skeleton Coast
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp was a khaki canvas paradise of haute design fixed lightly to one of the world’s most desolate and pristine wilderness areas. Open just over a year, this fully solar powered joint venture between Wilderness Safaris and the neighbouring Conservancies of Anabeb, Torra and Sesfontein, was the very model for cutting edge – and sustainable – luxury. Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, road trip, Travel
Tagged africa, Damaraland, giraffes, Hoanib Skeleton Coast, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, hotels, lion cubs, lions, luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, Namibia in Style, Namibia in Style Self-Drive, road trip, safari, Skeleton Coast, southern africa, Travel, Wexas Travel, Wilderness Safaris
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Namibia | Doro Nawas
Although I only had one night at Doro Nawas, it was an impactful stay in one of the most serenely beautiful places I’ve ever been – something I could just as easily say of the whole of Namibia itself. Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, road trip, Travel
Tagged africa, Damara, Damaraland, desert elephants, Doro Nawas, Doro Nawas Camp, elephants, hotels, luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, Namibia in Style, Namibia in Style Self-Drive, road trip, safari, southern africa, Travel, Wexas Travel, Wilderness Safaris
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Namibia | Etosha
Thoroughly well rested from my relaxing stay in Windhoek and more than ready for some serious safari action, I hit the road en route to the first lodge one my itinerary: Andersson’s Camp, set within Ongava Game Reserve on the border of (and with its own private gate to) Etosha National Park. Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, road trip, Travel
Tagged africa, Andersson's Camp, Etosha, Etosha National Park, Etosha Pan, hotels, luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, Namibia in Style, Namibia in Style Self-Drive, Ongava, Ongava Game Reserve, road trip, safari, southern africa, The Olive Exclusive, Travel, Wexas Travel, windhoek
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Namibia
This was my first time in Namibia, but not the greater southern Africa region. I’ve been heading down to this gorgeous part of the world since the mid 90s (and even lived in Mozambique for about a year) – always encountering enthusiastic folks insistent that I get to Namibia but never quite being able to take them up on their advice. But now I’ve finally made it, and I can see what the fuss had been all about it. Continue reading
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Posted in Cars, Design, Hotels, Luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, road trip, Shopping, Travel
Tagged addison lee, addison lee app, addison lee minicabs, africa, binoculars, cars, CL Pocket, design, Europcar, Groov-e, Groov-e Power Pack, hotels, luxury, Namibia, Namibia 2016, Namibia in Style, Namibia in Style Self-Drive, Nissan X Trail, Nisson, road trip, safari, Shopping, South African Airways, southern africa, Swarovski binoculars, Swarovski Optik, Swarovski Optik binoculars, Swarovski Optik CL CL Pocket, Swarovski Optik CL Pocket binoculars, The Olive Exclusive, Travel, Wexas Travel, windhoek, X Trail
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Best Hotels of 2015
My list of favourite hotels veers toward the luxury end of the spectrum. But there are some budget friendly considerations included. In large part, hospitality and appreciation won out over bling or lavish excess. Continue reading
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Posted in Barcelona, Best of 2015, Best of the Best, Food, Hotels, Italy, Luxury, North Carolina, Restaurants, Sicily, South Africa, Spain, Travel, USA
Tagged Albergo Ristorante Pizzeria Del Viale, barcelona, Best Hotels of 2015, Best of 2015, Best of the Best, Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Earth Lodge, Earth Lodge Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Food, Generator Barcelona, Generator Hostels, hostels, Hotel Arts, Hotel Arts Barcelona, Hotel Del Viale, Hotel Majestic, hotels, Italy, kruger national park, Lodges, luxury, North Carolina, Palazzo Adri, pizza, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, safari, sicily, south africa, spain, Travel, UNC, University of North Carolina, USA
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The Ultimate Foodie Safari in Sabi Sabi (City AM)
The streets of Mayfair may seem a world away from the remote South African bush, but for discerning gourmet travellers the metaphorical – if not physical – distance between the two has just become smaller. A new initiative at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve invites some of the world’s top chefs into the kitchen at the area’s renowned Earth Lodge. The partnership was launched in February, with Michelin-starred Eric Chavot making the inaugural visit, taking a week-long break from his eponymous Mayfair brasserie (at The Westbury on Conduit Street) to share his experience with the cooks at Earth Lodge. Continue reading
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Posted in City AM, Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel
Tagged africa, Africa Collection, Brasserie Chavot, City AM, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Food, hotels, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel
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On Safari with Chef Chavot (Great British Chefs)
Do you know what’s better than going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves? Going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves. Then heading back to the reserve’s award winning … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Luxury, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel, Wine
Tagged africa, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Food, hotels, London, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Added to National Geographic’s Top List of Lodges (OneTravel)
I’m just back from a few days of luxury safari at Earth Lodge in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Yes, I was only there for a four nights. To be sure, I would have been delighted … Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, OneTravel, South Africa, Travel
Tagged africa, Africa Collection, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Federal Air, Food, hotels, luxury, OneTravel, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel
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Sabi Sabi Safari
Making eye contact with a lion metres away from my seat in a topless Land Cruiser … lounging in a private plunge pool in the buff while smoking a Cuban and staring off into the unfenced and utterly vast savannah … losing track of how many rhinos and elephants I’d seen in the span of a couple of hours … having a multi course feast prepared by a Michelin starred chef and paired with some of the best South African wines available … getting one to most relaxing massages I’ve had in too long awhile … Sabi Sabi turned me into a blathering mess of wow. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel
Tagged addison lee, africa, Africa Collection, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Federal Air, Food, hotels, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel
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