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Guide Diaries

Sam & Paolo’s top safari trends for 2023

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.

Sam Stogdale

13

Feb 2023

5

min read

Africa Born News

Camp Life

Africa Born Recipe – Food Fairy Sticky Toffee Pudding

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.

Antonia Stogdale

31

Mar 2022

5

min read

Africa Born News

Thinking of a last minute safari?

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.

Sam Stogdale

11

Jun 2021

3

min read

Africa Born News

Inspiration

Africa Born – CONNECT

Safari is about disconnecting to reconnect. Exploring Africa brings us back to our roots - There is no better reason to put distractions away and CONNECT to the limitless abundance of nature, wildlife and culture.

Richard Anthony Pye

26

Jun 2020

2

min read

Africa Born News

Inspiration

Africa Born – MOVE

Safari is not just about driving around in the back of a truck... it’s about experiential immersion. It’s exploring the wilderness by foot, boat, air, horseback...There are hundreds of ways to MOVE, but here are a few of our favorites...

Sam Stogdale

26

Jun 2020

1

min read

Africa Born News

The African Safari – A New Era…

As the world starts to open up and we begin to emerge from quarantine and self-isolation, it's clear that wanderlust is still alive and well...

Sam Stogdale

26

Jun 2020

5

min read

Camp Life

Inspiration

Africa Born Recipe – YUM! Cinnabuns with Aliya!

Create deliciously YUMMY Safari Cinnabuns with Antonia and Aliya

Antonia Stogdale

25

Jun 2020

5

min read

Africa Born News

When’s the best time to travel to Southern Africa?

We share the insider knowledge of when is the best time to travel to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Mozambique.

Sam Stogdale

08

Jun 2020

6

min read

Inspiration

Conservation Highlight – Prints for Conservation

An incredible initiative that was launched to support important conservation organisations in Kenya through stunning images

Sam Stogdale

02

Jun 2020

7

min read

Africa Born News

Africa Born’s Favourite Properties in Kenya

There are many phenomenal places to stay throughout Kenya and so choosing a top 10 was difficult. At the core of our principles is to offer you the most authentic and inspirational adventure without compromising comfort or luxury.

Sam Stogdale

07

May 2020

5

min read

Inspiration

2020 Last Minute Gifting Ideas

Africa Born's last minute gift ideas that will still make it in time for the holidays!

Paolo Parazzi

23

Dec 0202

4

min read

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