Details: Upgrade of the Kalahari Plains Camp from the Adventures to Classic Category. Upgrades to the camp and experience include: Additional game drive vehicles A larger staff complement, and thus a higher staff to guest ratio and service level A new menu and food concept bring the camp in line with other highly rated Classic… More »
The Chalo Africa Diary
New Camp in Hwange, Zimbabwe: The Elephant’s Eye
The Elephant’s Eye comprises 8 tented chalets all with double/twin beds surrounded by mosquito netting with an en-suite bathrooms (bath and basin) and an outside shower. It can host a maximum of 16 people at any given time and all meals and most drinks are included. Travellers can enjoy the beautiful setting looking onto a… More »
Driving and Self-Driving in South Africa
Read our South Africa Travel Guide » South Africa has excellent road infrastructure, large vehicle hire fleets run by international and local rental companies, great weather and plenty of stunning scenery – which combines to make self-driving a viable and enjoyable option. If you’re thinking of taking the long way round, here are a few… More »
Fire at Nairobi Airport (JKIA)
A major fire has broken out at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi (JKIA) affecting parts of the International Arrivals building and Unit 1 departures. The fire is under control and all passengers have been evacuated safely. The airport has been closed till further notice and all flights have been re-routed to nearby airports. We will… More »
The Great Wildebeest Migration in Kenya & Tanzania
The simultaneous movement of an immense number of wildebeests, accompanied by a very large number of zebras, and smaller numbers of Grant’s gazelle, Thompson’s gazelle, eland and impala is called the Great Migration of the Serengeti and Masai Mara. Every year, these animals move in a fairly predictable pattern. They migrate in search for fresh… More »
Flamingos flock to Lake Bogoria from Lake Nakuru
Sometimes, it is really important to have ears and eyes on the ground… Many of you know Lake Nakuru as the lake of flamingos, and you often find Nakuru as part of set-departure itineraries to Kenya that promise fabulous flamingo sightings. The truth is a little more complicated than that. Flamingos are also migratory animals… More »