In the heart of Botswana’s pristine Okavango Delta lies a remarkable diamond of a lodge, a place so extraordinary that it defies belief and expectation. It is quite possibly the most luxurious and well-managed camp that we at Liquid Giraffe have ever experienced. It embodies a new style of safari, combining exquisite African décor and … Read more
I am ever grateful to my Dad for our family bush trips. Holidays in Zimbabwe and Botswana wove golden threads into the fabric of my being, they contributed in forming my values, spirit and character. Outdoors and nature became a touchstone which would be increasingly vital in a world of transient artifice. In the Okavango … Read more
A night spent on one of these Sleep Out Decks in Botswana is a complete immersion in and connection to the pristine natural wilderness of the Okavango Delta and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Sleeping under the African sky in a Star Bed or Sleep Out Deck in the Okavango Delta and Central Kalahari Game … Read more
‘A highlight of my life’ is what safari enthusiast, Virginia Miglietta, said after recently travelling from South Africa on a family safari in Botswana with her husband, Ugo Miglietta, daughter and son-in-law, Tania and David, to Duba Explorers Camp and Vumbura Plains Camp. We have just returned from a holiday of a lifetime: seven memorable … Read more
When you jump in the saddle for horseback riding safari in Botswana, you will connect with its diverse landscapes and wildlife on an exhilarating journey. Botswana’s remote wilderness areas make for an unforgettable safari experience no matter how you choose to explore them. From cruising through the lagoons of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro … Read more
Perhaps one of Tanzania’s lesser-known national parks, Tarangire is an incredible East African wilderness that bristles with animal and bird life that resides within diverse habitats. Covering an area of 2,600 square kilometres, which is about 10 times the size of the Manyara National Park, the Tarangire has an interesting range of topographies. Rocky hillscapes … Read more
The vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area, in which lies the Ngorongoro Crater, is a staggering 8 292 square kilometres and is quite aptly named ‘The Black Hole’ by the Maasai. It is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world, measuring some 20 kilometres across, 600 meters deep and encompasses an area of 300 square … Read more
We explore the freshwater lagoons, expansive floodplains and narrow channels of the Okavango Delta to discover why this wetland system is one of Africa’s most important treasures. Maintaining the ecological health and complexity of wetland ecosystems is essential for the survival of wildlife and human populations. According to Ramsar, wetlands across the globe play an … Read more
From dwarf giraffes discovered in Uganda and Namibia to a lion joining in on sundowners, it seems that Africa’s wildlife is putting on quite a show for camp staff and, occasionally, a few lucky guests. Even when we aren’t there to see it, nature continues unabated. Even though there have been fewer guests around to … Read more
Botswana and South Africa have both opened borders (air and land) to regional and international travellers – but what does travel to these countries look like now? Where regional and international travel is allowed, there are health screening and COVID-19 protocols that are being followed for the safety of all travellers, airport staff and those … Read more