AMADI

20/04/2022

Meet Our Members: Travel Partner AMADI.

The Long Run interviewed AMADI's Founder Raphael Curiger to gain insight into our commitment to the planet and holistic sustainability via the 4Cs. The Long Run believes that we can only make travel truly sustainable if we green up the entire value chain, and so do we. Take a read to learn more.

https://www.thelongrun.org/introducing-travel-partner-amadi/

n this series of interviews, we celebrate our Travel Partners — a group of tour operators, travel designers, agents and DMCs committed to holistic sustainability via the 4Cs. The Long Run believes that we can only make travel truly sustainable if we green up the entire value chain, and so Travel P...

10/03/2022

Why Cape Town is the greatest city in the world to visit right now.
Life in the Mother City and surrounding Winelands doesn’t just feel pre-pandemic normal, it feels positively revamped and recharged.
See you here!

Life in the Mother City and surrounding winelands doesn’t just feel pre-pandemic normal, it feels positively revamped and recharged

11/01/2022

Paradise loading.

Madagascar has been called the land in a forgotten sea. A world of lemurs and chameleons, with a mosaic of unexplored coves and beaches - rarity is the luxury of Madagascar.

TIME + TIME’s Miavana stays true to the island’s roots, creating a luxurious secluded haven where you can indulge in warm waters and endless spoils. If you'd like to know more, do be in touch.

13/12/2021

Out of Africa. Segera, a wildly luxurious retreat.
Our latest feature contribution to the Hamaji Magazine.

'An oasis of luxury set against the foothills of Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat is home to conservation, community and culture. Its thatched villas, eccentric towers and living cactus boma are set within a garden rich with hummingbirds and sculptures. A place with thriving wildlife that reminds you to tread gently on the land, while refuelling your creative energy.'

Find the whole magazine here:https://www.hamajimagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/H34_BD.pdf | Segera Retreat
If you're dreaming of a remote and soulful adventure, let us know.

06/12/2021

We proudly announce that AMADI has joined the Campaign for Nature which is committed to conserving at least 30% of our planet in its natural state by 2030.

Join us in doing what's right for our environment through everyday actions - and sustainable travel choices.

Learn more here: https://www.campaignfornature.org/

12/10/2021

Mozambique’s Kisawa Sanctuary, Pure Island Indulgence.

AMADI's Out of Africa contributed to the latest Hamaji Magazine.

'Kiwawa Sanctuary on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island has been consciously designed to nurture the bond between people and place, life and land – with the express purpose of blending the wilderness and ocean surrounds with the resort’s impeccable hospitality and style.'

Read more in the attached or find us on pages 20-28 on the online edition which can be downloaded here:https://www.hamajimagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hamaji_33.pdf

If you're dreaming of an island escape, let us know.
Kisawa Sanctuary

15/07/2021

"Marataba Conservation Camps.
Balancing Tourism with Conservation."

'In a privately managed 21,000-hectare portion of the Marakele National Park – an exclusive wilderness at the foot of South Africa’s scenically beautiful Waterberg mountain range, Marataba Conservation Camps host a range of innovative and conservation-themed safaris from their sensitively placed accommodations.'

Our latest contribution to the Hamaji Magazine. Read the full online version here:https://www.hamajimagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hamaji-N%C2%B032.pdf We so appreciate being able to share stories from our favourite African destinations.

If you'd like to learn more or would like to visit the Marataba Conservation Camps, do contact us at [email protected].

22/03/2021

One of the highlights of any safari, and certainly the most elusive of the notorious Big 5, there are areas such as Sabi Sands where sightings are more likely. Although wherever you may chance on the luck of seeing the leopard, is the right place to be.

Mail us at [email protected] for help with your journey.

16/02/2021

Zanzibar’s Stone Town.

Steeped in history with a maze of narrow cobblestone alleyways lined by shophouses, bazaars and mosques, too narrow for cars they are often crowded with bicycles and pedestrians. As you explore you’ll be captivated by the intricately carved wooden doors and barazas - a long bench along the outside wall, large verandas and heady aroma of spice on the air.

Known as the Spice Islands, Zanzibar offers numerous attractions, including tours of the islands which are known to produce aromatic clove, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, chilli, and black pepper.

You’ll want to stock up and take a piece of the island home with you. Contact us for details or assistance with your visit, we highly recommend that you visit Stone Town while in Zanzibar, be it for a night or even on a day trip.

02/02/2021

AMADI currently has clients at Mnemba Island Lodge, and we do admit to being just a little jealous, although of course delighted that they are there hlapping up the warm weather, waters and spoils.

An exclusive and private destination just 4,5 km off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island is surrounded by the azure blue Indian Ocean. With just 10 woven-palm-mat bandas, this is exclusivity personified - matched by service, soul-enriching water sports, diving, beautiful food and time simply escaping the world ...

Pics by Mnemba 🌴
Contact us for more details on how you too can visit.

25/01/2021

If you think the highest mountain in Africa is in Kenya, think again. Kilimanjaro is actually in Tanzania.

This East African safari destination with its seemingly endless open plains is the ultimate definition of the African wilderness, more specifically the iconic savanna. Expect to be enchanted by miles of grasslands speckled with acacia trees and rich in wildlife.

Divide your time between the Grumeti and the Serengeti as you follow the migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra. Savour the views from above the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit with nomad tribes and with the revered Maasai. Linger on the shores of Lake Manyara, which is coloured pink by flamingo.

After the safari, a blissful beach break in Zanzibar will round off your trip perfectly. Take a look at our destination details https://www.amadi.travel/destinations/tanzania and be in touch if we can assist with more information.

Design your ultimate Tanzania safari with AMADI now, from the grandeur of the Mount Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater!

21/01/2021

Nothing like some ocean blues, to combat the blues ...

The Zanzibar Archipelago off the coast of Tanzania is an ideal destination to fuel the soul as you drift onboard a traditional dhow on waters that have seen adventurers, seafarers, pirates and traders for centuries.

Known as the spice island, the air is heady with wafts of nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Remote, romantic and replenishing, it beckons.

18/01/2021

Africa awaits, and it’s never been better suited as a destination that offers remote access to nature, wildlife, big skies, and the things that matter most.

What is your preference on safari?
To drive, walk or explore from the rivers and lakes?

For inspiration https://www.amadi.travel/journey/ and do connect for help planning your visit.

Pics: Matetsi Victoria Falls.

05/01/2021

Over the holidays, AMADI's Raphael Curiger spent a few blissful days in the Matetsi Private Game Reserve.

Highly acclaimed for distinctly African contemporary interiors, Matetsi Victoria Falls is very much in keeping with its natural surrounds with polished earth finishes, lustrous hand-beaten local copper detail, and seamless flows between interior and exterior living spaces.

The theme 'Life on the River', conceptualised by their Zimbabwean architectural designer, comes through subtly with clay-pot downlighters, fish-trap inspired features and custom works by local artisans.

Set on the vast 136,000-acre Matetsi Private Game Reserve, the lodge offers a truly exclusive safari experience in the heart of the KAZA transfrontier conservation area with morning and evening game drives, canoeing on the Zambezi River as well as optional walking safaris.

If you'd like more details or are interested in booking, do be in touch at [email protected]. We'd love to help plan your visit the AMADI way.

03/01/2021

Reflecting on 2020 based on our most popular Instagram posts and it appears that a balance of bush, beach, wildlife, magnificent landscapes, introspection and inspiration prevailed.

As we step into 2021, the AMADI team remains available to support the planning of your African odyssey, to discovering the wonders of the natural world and to more conscious, sustainable and impactful travel.

Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Wishes, gratitude and health.

21/12/2020

Recognising Travel as a Force for Good.

We are ending the year on the right note as AMADI joins The Conscious Travel Foundation as one of the first members of their Collective.

At AMADI we believe in conscious sustainable tourism that celebrates the uniqueness of Africa’s people, cultures and ecosystems. This means that when designing journeys we always consider the carbon footprint of our travellers as well as the impact their journeys have on the destinations and communities they visit.

AMADI Is therefore perfectly aligned to The Conscious Travel Foundation and their mentors, and we look forward to the positive influence this collective of like-minded operators will have on the industry in 2021.


To learn more - https://www.theconscioustravelfoundation.com/

08/12/2020

'Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
Set between Mountain and Sea.'

'A luxury five-star eco-reserve set between mountain and sea in
the Overberg region just 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve lives loyally by an ethos of sustainability, harmony and immersion in nature. An ideal place for a healthy dose of soulful regeneration and reawakening of the senses, with an array of aptly themed land and ocean-based activities to choose from ...'

Read more on the full online version here:https://www.hamajimagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/HAMAJI-N%C2%B030.pdf
Our feature is on pages 22 to 30.

We so appreciate being able to share stories from our favourite African destinations with Hamaji Magazine and their readers.

With our thanks to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve 🌱

If you'd like to learn more or would like to make a booking at Groootbos, do contact us at [email protected].

30/11/2020

AMADI Travel’s Raphael Curiger - a natural born traveller who’s been drawn to Africa since he was a child - is currently on a two-week road trip around Tanzania.

Visiting lodges, meeting with partners, doing a recce of potential expedition settings and soaking up all that the country, its vibrant people and remarkable natural landscapes offer, all the while further honing in on our product knowledge.

Follow along as he shares IG stories from the Serengeti and Grumeti plains - https://www.instagram.com/raphaelcuriger/?hl=en

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27/11/2020

An inspiring interview with Kenya’s only female Hot Air Balloon Captain, Joyce 'Smiles' Beckwith, enjoyed at her log cabin in the Mara.

'She flies hot air balloons ...'

Via Nomad Africa Magazine

We hang out with Kenya’s only female Hot Air Balloon Captain, Joyce “Smiles” Beckwith at her log cabin in the Mara, and find out about her thrilling job.

23/11/2020

For our French-speaking friends across the world, do find our contribution to the Hamaji Magazine on Mwiba Lodge and Mila Tented Camp, both of Legendary Expeditions and Classic Portfolio.

Take a read, and for the English version see the Hamaji site.

La réserve naturelle de Mwiba n'accueille qu'une poignée d'hôtes, ce qui permet de vivre une expérience de safari parmi les plus authentiques dans le Serengeti.

16/11/2020

A luxury five-star eco-reserve set between mountain and sea in the Overberg region outside Cape Town, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve lives loyally by an ethos of sustainability, harmony and immersion in nature - just as AMADI does.

An ideal place for a healthy dose of soulful regeneration and reawakening of the senses, with an array of aptly themed land and ocean-based activities to choose from. Here is an opportunity to be truly immersed in the botanically diverse Cape Floral Kingdom, with views of Walker Bay just beyond.

Talk to us if this sounds like an ideal South African breakaway destination this Summer - [email protected].


Pics supplied.

09/11/2020

South Africa's Western Cape is one of the richest for plant biodiversity with over a third of the world's plant species occurring in what is known as the Cape Floral Kingdom, a thin strip of vegetation that runs from Cape Town along the coast towards the Eastern Cape.

Incredibly, about 70% of these 9600 plant species grow nowhere else on Earth. This botanical wonderland is dominated by the Proteaceae, Ericaceae, Restios and Asteraceae families - some photos here.

We took a closer look at them while visiting at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. A custodian of a floral reserve where they can be viewed on one of their 4x4 safaris. |

21/10/2020

Exploring all the reasons why you should consider Southern and East Africa for your must having water experiences - be it scuba diving, snorkelling, kite-surfing, taking a SUP beyond the breakers, sailing in a traditional dhow off or island hopping off Madagascar's Nosy Be.

In Africa's waterfalls and oceans, on its river's tributaries and sleepy canals, if you are a lover of water like we are, you'll find your brand of paradise here.

We have a carefully curated selection of preferred resorts and lodges that would serve as the ideal ocean and water-based escapes.

Let us know if we can assist with any details by emailing us at [email protected].

Travel

19/10/2020

Summer is making its presence felt in the Southern Hemisphere with long balmy days settling on the shoreline, the warm waters shimmery and blue and ocean lovers lapping up the opportunity to soak up some much-needed vitamin-sea.

When planning your island or coastal escape do remember that Southern and East Africa have some remarkable options to consider - from Zanzibar to Madagascar, Mozambique to the Maldives, the choices are welcome and varied.

Feel free to mail us at [email protected] for more info or assistance.

16/10/2020

One of the great privileges of travel is the opportunity to witness and be humbled by the instinctive behaviour and capacity of animals in their natural environment.

The annual wildebeest migration, the largest animal migration in the world, sees two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle migrate in a clockwise direction across the ecosystems of the Serengeti in Tanzania, and the Masai Mara in Kenya each year, and a sight to behold.

Referred to as the Thundering Hooves, the herds arrive on the plains, driven forward by the rains, eating the fresh green shoots to regain their strength, mating - with the culminating as the breeding herds pause to welcome their offspring.

And once the young are strong enough, they will set off again ...

The pic was taken in Tanzania as the herds arrived kicking dust into the air. Mail us at [email protected] for help planning a trip to see them.

08/10/2020

'Legendary Expeditions in Tanzania’s Mwiba Wildlife Reserves'

We so appreciate being able to share stories from our favourite African destinations with Hamaji Magazine and their readers. In the latest edition, we contribute a feature article in their Out Of Africa section, highlighting the soulful Mwiba Lodge and Mila Tented Camp.

'Hosting only a handful of guests at a time enables the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve to offer an excellent, soulful safari experience within the greater Serengeti eco-system. A conservation concession dedicated to the imperative balance between wildlife and communities, and how the vast and vivid natural beauty of Tanzania enchants travellers, captivating them with its untouched expanses, diversity of wildlife and vibrant cultures.'

A True Wilderness next to the Serengeti National Park.

Find the full 'Hamaji October November December 2020' magazine here:https://www.hamajimagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Hamaji-29.pdf Our feature is on pages 22 to 30 and includes the cover pic.

With our thanks to Classic Portfolio and Legendary Expeditions.

05/10/2020

Game activities vary while on safari, from 4x4 game drives to walking in the reserve. Tracking wildlife that forms part of conservation projects and learning more about the ecosystems, migratory patterns and invaluable game management required for the protection of these vulnerable species - and the people ensuring it.

Here a game drive among the relaxed wildebeest.
A cheetah observing safari guests paused on their vehicle.
Walking safari among the migrating wildebeest and zebra.

All exceptional experiences.


Pic Classic Portfolio 🐘

29/09/2020

An elephant reaches high into an umbrella-thorn acacia tree, seeking out the greenest shoots and not willing to settle for anything but the best ...


Pic Classic Portfolio 🐘

27/09/2020

If your travel choices don’t benefit the communities, environment, wildlife and ecosystems that you visit - it may be time for more mindful choices.

Today and every day, at AMADI Travel we promote sustainable and conscious travel that has a positive and tangible impact on the places we're privileged enough to see.

For more info on how we do this be in touch: https://www.amadi.travel/

Pic: Classic Retreats, Mwiba Lodge.

21/09/2020

Captivating the essence of the reserve.

What we like about Legendary Expedition's Mwiba Lodge and Mila Tented Camp is that they are situated on community-owned land, which means that each guest we book there naturally contributes towards the surrounding community.

A visit also affords the unique opportunity to spend time with two of the four resident tribes - the Hadzabe, D’atoga, Maasai and Sukuma - in order to gain insight into their intriguing daily lives.

An honest and humbling experience unique to the area.

- A rainy day visit to the nearby D’atoga community.
- Charming D'atoga women with infectious smiles and impressive traditional adornments.
- The Hadza people live around Lake Eyasi in north-central Tanzania.
- Sharing fireside stories with some of the Hazda community.

📷 Scott RamsayGuests courtesy of Classic Retreats.