Stories from Africa

From helicopter safaris, quad biking, mountaineering and gorilla trekking to kite surfing, swims with whale sharks, releasing turtles and sailing dhows, we’ve some fantastic summer memories with friends, old and new.

Tsavo is an unbelievably special corner of Kenya. It is one of the world’s largest - but least populated - wildlife sanctuaries, particularly well known for its vast herds of elephants, and one of our favourite spots for those guests that really like to travel with purpose.

Imagine a place so remote and untouched that the hustle and bustle of everyday life feels like a distant memory. Miavana is nestled on the secluded island of Nosy Anko, surrounded by pristine beaches and natural beauty. Here, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where the only sounds are the gentle lapping of waves and the rustle of palm trees in the breeze.

Eating is a serious business at Africa Born HQ. We’re all keen foodies and - on any given trip - we immediately head off to check out the local cuisine.

Lamu's unique blend of Swahili traditions, vibrant markets, and the gentle lapping of the Indian Ocean waves charms all who set foot in this quiet corner of Kenya.

Very few people know what a pangolin is; fewer still (including some of Africa’s best guides) have seen one. But - take it from us - these quirky-looking beasts are absolute ninjas.

An Africa Born mobile camp is the ideal wilderness adventure for kids. Every day in the bush sparks an adventure. Stage your very own Maasai Olympics, take on the camp crew in a game of volleyball, build campfires and toast marshmallows, find ‘the little five’ or play Poo Dunnit: the ultimate (stinky) way to track wildlife.

Nothing comes close to a night under canvas in a luxury private safari camp pitched just for you. Africa Born's mobile camps aren't (as their name might suggest) West Coast tech conventions for start-up whizz-kids! In fact, they're quite the opposite.

ForRangers is a cause close to our hearts. Not only do they support thousands of wildlife rangers, who risk their lives every day protecting Africa's most endangered species, but they do so by organising truly epic expeditions and adventures.

2023 is a big year for Africa travel and there's much to update you on. Safari bookings are up, which is excellent news for the industry, our national parks and conservancies and, of course, their incredible wildlife.

Sticky toffee pudding is a delicious comforting dessert, best served in cold weather when you want to cuddle up by a fire with a warm blanket and you want to give yourself a big hug.

With wildlife flourishing in many parts of Southern and East Africa and far fewer tourists on the circuit, this is the year to make the most of our reduced 2020 rates and last-minute availability at some of our favourite properties.