The ultimate African Experience by Richard Schwartzel, Africa Specialist, DSA Vacations When I received the invitation to travel to Kenya with a group of travel professionals who specialize in selling Africa, I pinched myself with the prospect of exploring this incredible country. If the bug does bite, as it does for many of our DSA…
“I hope you have an experience that alters the course of your life because, after Africa, nothing has ever been the same” – Suzanne Evans 🌍🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 On the morning of my very first game drive, we watched the sunrise as we sipped on our coffee with Amarula (an amazing African liquor that tastes as good…
“The air you smell, the sights you see, the food you taste, the language you hear, and the feeling you get… where nothing is familiar. That is true freedom.”-Anonymous Whenever I travel, I like to pretend that I have journeyed into the next chapter of my story, into a world that is mine to explore….
When you think of Rwanda the first thing that comes to my mind is Gorillas and the Genocide. After my recent visit, I agree with the Rwanda tourism the country offers so much more to offer than a Gorilla trek. Here is a recap of my amazing Rwanda Trip. Having grown up in South Africa…
The term “Big Five” originally referred to the difficulty in hunting the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. These five large African mammal species were known to be the most dangerous and it was considered a feat by trophy hunters to bring them home. Today, however, the expression takes on a much gentler form,…
Besides offering breathtaking views of African landscapes, Disney’s The Lion King also used names for the characters, which most have a Swahili meaning, a language of eastern and southeastern Africa. The opening of the song is sung in Zulu, which is a language of South Africa. Some of the story’s elements also pull from Masai…
The new year is a time for reflection of the events of the past year and to think about what you want to achieve in the coming months. Being a travel company, we asked our staff what their 2019 travel goals are and we are asking for you to share yours with us in the…
The Experience Trekking through a dense forest of bamboo, sometimes for hours, seems daunting and maybe even a little crazy but the moment you catch your first glimpse of one of 900 remaining Silverback Gorillas in the world everything else just disappears. It will leave you in a rare moment of complete and utter “awe”….
If you think about wine, what comes to your mind? The sweet fruity fresh red grape from Napa? That dry smooth flowery wine from the romantic region of Tuscany? Or maybe that oaky, sophisticated French wine that you wish to pair with a sumptuous medium rare steak or strong cheese? If you think about wine,…
Whether you have visited the African continent several times, or you are planning your first overseas adventure, you should definitely put Mozambique on your list of must-see places. This small country offers gorgeous beaches, exquisite natural spaces and luxurious amenities for travellers. Beautiful Beaches If you are dreaming of spending your vacation on the shores…