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November 11, 2011

World Responsible Tourism Awards: Robin Pope Safaris

Robin Pope Safaris operating in Zambia and Malawi have won two special awards at the World Responsible Tourism Day at World Travel Market (WTM) in London. They were awarded […]

January 28, 2010

Blue Gum Country Estate, Stanford

Please note that this review is more about the man than the place, and Blue Gum is under new management, so you won’t get to meet Basil or have the […]

May 19, 2009

Oyster Bay Lodge along the beaches of the Eastern Cape, South Africa

As I galloped along the water’s edge of Oyster Bay Lodge’s own 3.5km beach, I couldn’t help letting out a “yeehaa”.

March 4, 2009

Grootbos Nature Reserve for nature and whale watching, Western Cape

Green Tourism comes naturally at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. It's been winning Responsible and Environmental Tourism awards since 2000.

May 19, 2008

Royal Tree Lodge, Maun, Botswana

Maun is the gateway town into what is perhaps the ultimate safari area; Botswana’s Okavango Delta. But only a couple of years ago the choice of accommodation in Maun was […]