EXPLORE, Inc. recently contributed to an absolutely gorgeous feature on Namibia in the Condé Nast Traveler’s December 2014 issue. As next door neighbor to Botswana and South Africa, two of Africa’s most popular countries to visit, Namibia is an exciting destination that has something very different to offer travelers: a remote safari experience where bright red sand dunes meet the…
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Ecuador: A small country that’s really packing a punch
We think Ecuador is worth your attention. Time spent in this lovely little country is restorative. Energizing! If you’re looking for a tranquil retreat and some much needed rest, you can have it. If you want culture and metropolitan nightlife, you can have that too. If you’re looking for adventure, well, there is an endless array waiting for you. And…
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Bots: Just another item to check off the list….
Dear fellow EXPLORE Travelers, Botswana recently instituted the same ‘Yellow Fever’ vaccine requirement as South Africa. There is no risk of yellow fever in Botswana. The government of Botswana only requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. If you are traveling from or to any of the countries…
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Zimbabwe rises again!
Zim has come back and tourism is PUMPING… and the renaissance goes well beyond Victoria Falls! Zimbabwe is one of southern Africa’s most diverse and stunning countries. A great hub for any safari (bordering Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique and Zambia) is going through major changes and renovations in areas where wildlife is flourishing once again. A new shared government and the…
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The Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Gold List
Conde Nast Traveler announced their 2012 Gold List and Africa, as usual, is well represented. Check out their favorites (and ours too!): South Africa Cape Grace, Cape Town Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town Bushman’s Kloof, Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape The Saxon, Johannesburg Londolozi, Sabi Sand Game Reserve East Africa Singita Grumeti, Tanzania Shompole, Kenya Azura at Gabriel’s, Mozambique Northern Africa…
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Jamala Madikwe | Natural Elegance
“Jamala,” means “natural elegance” in Swahili. According to my recent experience at Jamala it well deserves its name! Jamala Madikwe’s five freestanding villas blend perfectly into the landscape and combine the feeling of an exotic wilderness refuge with extravagant luxury. The standards for service, accommodation and food are absolutely top notch! You can lounge outdoors in a secluded rim-flow pool…
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Endless Places to EXPLORE!
Maybe you’ve visited the Great Pyramid of Giza and gone on safari in the Serengeti — but glance at Kai Krause’s map below and you’ll see that the travel possibilities in Africa are endless! VIEW LARGER VERSION OF MAP The staff at EXPLORE specialize in seeking out fresh experiences far from the beaten path. From music festivals in Timbuktu to…
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Road Scholar Traveler Blog: Wild Africa | Botswana and Zambia
Ronya, a recent EXPLORE traveler, kept an insightful and entertaining daily blog during her recent trip to Africa on one of our Botswana and Zambia programs with Road Scholar. See her note below and check out her packing list and daily blog here! I recently went on the “Wild Africa: Botswana and Zambia” tour in Sept 2011. I am retired, have traveled quite…
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Bravo Zambia!
Zambia has proven that democracy thrives in Africa with the recent election of President Michael Sata. I was most fortunate to have the experience of being in Lusaka during the elections. The lack of violence, smooth transition and gracious handing over of power by incumbent Rupiah Banda proves that not only is the democratic process alive and well in Africa’s…
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Emirates Air introduces new 2012 flights into Lusaka!
We are happy to announce that Emirates Air will start flying into Lusaka next year as it continues to expand to destinations throughout Africa. Zambia and Zimbabwe will be linked with five flights in a week from Dubai, starting from February 1, 2012. This makes it very easy for travelers to visit the Seychelles before coming on safari in Zambia…
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