1. Bring warm clothes with you Always take a fleece and a scarf, among others. Surprising? Yes it is Africa, it’s hot, the sun can be relentless, but do not forget the freshness of an early morning and a game drive in an open 4×4! So, take these along to protect you against the biting […]
Mysterious and enigmatic, Namibia possesses a unique beauty. From the harshly inhospitable Skeleton Coast with its shipwrecks to the vast salt pans of Etosha National Park, Namibia is one of the most amazing countries in Africa. There are massive, shifting sand dunes, said to be the highest in the world. And nothing beats the Namibia […]
Meet Michelle Adams, our caring, rockstar of an Office & HR manager ( a.k.a knows the answers to all your XO questions). Find out what her idea of a romantic city is and whether she prefers Brad Pitt to Idris Alba… Look out for our next video when you’ll get to meet another member of […]
Africa is full of biodiversity and gorgeous wildlife that is in dire need of protection. Thankfully, there are many organisations dedicated to the research and implementation of conservation projects, allowing the populations of endangered animals to increase steadily. Here are a few great projects we’ve pinpointed from around Southern Africa… Wildlife ACT, South Africa Their […]
It might be a mirage or a ghost ship. Laid down on the sand, where the desert meets the ocean, is a cargo boat that ended up on Namibia’s shore a few years ago. It has started its long disintegration by oxidation, like hundreds of others along the Atlantic coast. Half immersed, or eaten by […]
Welcome to our new XO series ‘Meet & Greet’ where you get to know the staff member you’ve chatted to or the one whose been at end five month long email conversation. We kick off the series with our General Manager, Samuel Regnier.
There is nothing like a safari for wildlife spotting, and southern Africa in particular is blessed with the best – from the Big Five to everything in between! And sometimes, on safari, you chance to see a new creature, which really makes you stop and stare or ask aloud in wonder, “What was that?” This […]
Below is an interview with Greg. He is 36 years old, and is a game ranger in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. He tells us about safaris and tries to give us a clear insight into them. Tell me about yourself, your career path and your current job. Greg: Well, I was born in […]
Do you want to go off the beaten track? We invite you to discover somewhere special, a place that combines magnificent landscapes and adventure-sport playgrounds and offers a rich archaeological and geological heritage. It is home to the world’s first people and contains the most coveted gemstone. Welcome to the Northern Cape, a region, which, […]
How about ending up at the highest point of Africa? I did it! Here are the details. My travel log – Take the height! In order to gain height, I headed to the Lesotho. This country, named “A Kingdom in the sky” and known for its mountainous landscapes, lies at more than 1,400 meters above […]
