Author Archives: Steffi Presske

Tofo Beach, Mozambique – Secret Paradise

Posted on 9th October 2019

We recently were lucky enough to be able to spend a glorious few days at Tofo Beach in Mozambique, staying at Spinosa Tofobeach Tofo is a coastal town in southeastern Mozambique, known for the curved Tofo Beach and nearby coral reefs. Huge manta rays circle at Manta Reef, a well-known “cl
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    • The Okavango Delta – The most severe drought in 90 years?

    Posted on 17th September 2019

    The Okavango Delta is a constantly changing unique wilderness area nestled deep in the middle of the vast Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana. Fed by the Cubango River which rises in the highlands of southern Angola, this precious life giving water system supports the wildlife and communities of
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    • Xobega Island Camp

    Posted on 13th September 2018

    Xobega Island Camp in the Okavango Delta of Botswana is what is called a “Wet Camp” or “Water Camp”. Wet Camps are considered more suitable for Okavango Delta connoisseurs than for first time visitors to the Delta - unless that is, first time visitors include another camp that offers Game Vi
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    • Botswana’s government to ban plastic bags

    Posted on 24th July 2018

    Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism Mr Tshekedi Khama has said in view of their negative environmental and public health impact, the ministry has decided to ban use of carrier plastic bags. Minister Khama told a media briefing on February 27 that consultations with s
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    • De Hoop Nature Reserve – Western Cape – June 2018

    Posted on 3rd July 2018

                                DE HOOP (The Hope) – June 2018   Situated midway between Hermanus and Mossel Bay on the South Coast of South Africa, not far from Cape Agulhas - the Southernmost tip of Africa - lies the majestic jewel of the Cape that is De Hoop Nature Reserv
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    • Breaking News – Zimbabwe Visa Regime Revisions

    Posted on 19th February 2018

    The Government of Zimbabwe has announced a revised visa regime which will see 29 countries being moved from Category C to Category B. The Zimbabwe Visa Category B regime entails that tourists may be issued with visa on arrival while Category C requires tourists to obtain the visa before travellin
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    • new overnight train from Victoria Falls to Hwange “THE STIMELA STAR!”

    Posted on 16th February 2018

    Our Stimela Star train is a private overnight sleeper train we hook up to the regular Victoria Falls to Bulawayo passenger train. Our Stimela Star will transport you in comfort and plenty of old fashioned style overnight from Vic Falls and you’ll awake rested and relaxed ready for your adventure i
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    • Botswana educational trip October 2017 – Okavango Delta & The Linyanti with African Bush Camps

    Posted on 10th November 2017

    What a diverse, welcoming, stunning country Botswana is, teeming with wildlife and blessed with abundant water in the North. Access to Maun, the gateway to the North of Botswana is swift and comfortable for international and South African  tourists if one flies from Cape Town or Johannesburg. Withi
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    • Kenya Bans Plastic Bags

    Posted on 25th August 2017

    This morning we received news that Kenya is banning plastic bags. This will affect all arriving passengers into the country. Whilst some news is still hearsay, we are hearing the fines and penalties may be punitive. Please alert your clients and guests accordingly.
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    • Self Drive – Botswana – Okavango Delta – Moremi and Khwai Concession 2017

    Posted on 11th August 2017

    Southern Africa boasts thousands of luxury Safari camps that offer guests the opportunity to experience this unique region under luxurious and controlled conditions where their every requirement is met. However, there are many clients who prefer a less structured and more hands on experience in the
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