Our Destinations
Botswana: The Pristine Wilderness
Botswana’s history is a remarkable journey from ancient hunter-gatherer societies to one of Africa’s most stable democracies, largely due to its prudent management of diamond wealth. After becoming a British protectorate called Bechuanaland in 1885, the country gained its independence in 1966 and, though one of the world’s poorest nations at the time, achieved strong per capita growth through sound economic policies and investments in infrastructure and public services. Today, it faces challenges such as youth unemployment and the need to diversify its economy, but it remains a model of democratic stability and resource management.
The history of Botswana’s wildlife is one of remarkable conservation success, centered on vast, unfenced landscapes like the Okavango Delta and strong government support. This has resulted in the largest elephant population in Africa, a global stronghold for the endangered wild dog, and stable numbers of iconic species like lions and leopards. For a safari, Botswana is hard to beat. With no fences around parks, reserves, or private concessions, animals roam freely across vast, often contiguous areas. This situation, combined with strong protection of natural habitats, has resulted in healthy and stable wildlife populations.
Namibia: The Land of Dramatic Contrasts
Captivating in scale, natural grandeur and sheer emptiness, Namibia is by turns breathtakingly beautiful and almost dauntingly wild.
This extraordinary diversity of landscape protects the people of some of Namibia’s most ancient cultures, from the semi-nomadic Himba whose villages are scattered among the vast rocky plains of the north-west to the San, or Bushmen, who have for millennia hunted on the open plains of the kalahari. Etosha desert, Kaokoveld, Palmwag, Huanib, Skeleton cost, here we are in a timeless universe, seemingly made of stone and crystal dust. Inhabited by bushmen used to the extreme aridity, country of oryx and kokerbooms Namibia, with its terrain and harsh sun is known for its grandiose scenery an almost Martian atmosphere in some places…Â
Zambia: The Authentic African Adventure
As the birthplace of the walking safari, Zambia offers a raw and intimate connection with the wild. It’s for the discerning traveler seeking adventure beyond the vehicle, in parks that feel untouched and exclusive.
South Luangwa National Park:Â The crown jewel of Zambian safaris. Famous for its high density of leopards and pioneering walking safaris, the Luangwa Valley provides an immersive experience in a truly wild and unspoiled setting.
Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya):Â Known locally as “The Smoke That Thunders,” this is one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Experience its power from the Zambian side, where you can walk along the knife-edge bridge and, seasonally, swim in the famous Devil’s Pool on the very edge of the cascade.
Lower Zambezi National Park:Â Situated along the mighty Zambezi River, this park offers stunning scenery and diverse activities. Canoe safaris past drinking elephants, tiger fishing, and game drives on the floodplains create a varied and exciting safari itinerary.
Zimbabwe: The Kingdom of Wonders
The warm-hearted nature of the people, the breathtaking diversity of the landscapes, and, thanks to numerous safari guides among the best in Africa, the proximity to wildlife make Zimbabwe a preferred country for many of our most experienced African travelers.
Bordered by two powerful rivers, the Zambezi to the north and the Limpopo to the south, and dotted with large lakes, water-based activities are often at the heart of trips to Zimbabwe. A multitude of beautiful riverside retreats provide ideal bases for relaxed game viewing, serene canoe excursions, and even white-water rafting.
Between the rivers, Zimbabwe’s interior plateau is scattered with rounded granite kopjes (outcrops), steep mountains, and lush forests. Near Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park is rich in game, wonderfully quiet, and endowed with simple camps run by exceptional guides. Vast herds of elephants and buffalo roam this huge protected area, ranging from the Kalahari sands on the Botswana border to wooded valleys and granite hills. True to the country as a whole, Hwange is spectacular and surprisingly varied.
A place of wilderness beauty, Mana Pools National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, long famous for its Zambezi canoe trails and first-class walking safaris. Few places in Africa can offer such close encounters with elephants and wild dogs.
