Kenya’s Top 5 Parks & Reserves
The birthplace of the African safari, Kenya is home to over 40 national parks and reserves! We whittled this list down to 5 destinations that not only deliver superb game viewing, but a unique safari experience too
Visit Namibia: Our Top 10 Dreamiest Luxury Lodges
Ready for your next trip to Africa? Why not visit Namibia? Known for its stark landscapes, arid deserts, and plentiful wildlife, Namibia is the ideal spot for the luxury safari getaway of your dreams. Read on to discover our top picks for the 10 dreamiest luxury lodges in Namibia. This blog was originally published on May 15, 2017. […]
Southern & East Africa: Entry Requirements and COVID-19 Protocols
Note: The information is correct to the best of Giltedge’s knowledge at time of publication and is updated regularly. How we travel has changed tremendously. But as one of the world’s leading tour operators, Giltedge is committed to ensuring the safety of our guests and staff. Our expert team will advise you on your post-Covid […]
Falling in love with Zambia’s Lower Zambezi
Home to Victoria Falls (the magnificent waterfall that is shared with neighbouring country, Zimbabwe), Zambia is brimming with wildlife and believed to be the ‘pioneer’ of the walking safari. Zambia is a true paradise for nature lovers, as those who have visited will agree. The country resembles ‘Botswana when it was less commercial’. These were […]
Why you should never travel to Africa during the green season
Africa’s green season, also called the shoulder season, is a beautiful time to visit the African wilderness. After months of dry weather, the first rains (which arrive anytime from September to November) bring an abundance of greenery and new life. The bush can be a bit thicker and the wildlife more spread out, but the […]
5 Reasons to Choose Africa for a Multi-Gen Trip
We love receiving photographs from clients, and this one made our day. It’s the image of a 91-year-old matriarch sitting in the ‘tracker’s seat’ at the helm of a game viewing vehicle that gave us all the feels this week, proving once again that you are never to young – or too old – to […]
This Mozambique Beach Resort is Tropical Bliss
And just like that – educational invitations were back! Time to pack, dust off the suitcases, and board three flights from Cape Town to Pemba in northern Mozambique. It turned into an epic journey but the LAM Mozambique Airline provided us with all the comforts required; and my fellow travellers were just as excited about […]
Why Africa is food for the soul
As far back as the 6th century BC, philosophers have believed that humans are intimately connected to nature – and the four elements of Fire, Water, Earth and Air. From ancient Babylonian wisdom to Eastern beliefs, these elements are common to many teachings and traditions around the world, with Ayurvedic practitioners focussing on five elements, […]
An unforgettable Arabian adventure – Ras Al Khaimah
A natural paradise in the desert, Ras Al Khaimah has become a sought-after incentive destination in the Middle East. Besides its thriving business centre, this destination features breath-taking landscapes, pristine beaches and terracotta dunes, adrenaline-pumping adventure activities, and an authentic cultural offering steeped in history. With over 64 km of coastline with white sandy beaches […]
A Site Inspection to Victoria Falls is Full of Surprises
After a year of no travel, it was with some trepidation that I headed off on 2 flights: Cape Town to Johannesburg, and then on to Victoria Falls. Did the world look any different since last year? And how was one of Africa’s top tourism hotspots holding up? A glamorous arrival at Victoria Falls As […]
