Outposts Travel Africa

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL TRAVELLERS ESPECIALLY. AFRICA CALLS YOU IN 2025

25/12/2024

Such important work. Those barnacles were 🤢

25/12/2024

What a perfect list from Kicheche Camps

25/12/2024

Wise words….

“As the rain fell harder, I was reminded of how close I was standing to the edge of a species’ survival, and how terrible our human greed, which means that rhino now require this level of security. But as the guards murmured gently at the animals, there was also some redemption. I was struck by how much hope they transmitted — as electric as the crackle of the cicadas’ wings.” —

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For more on my travel discovery of the year, please go out and buy . Or read online at www.ft.com. My little story on rhino conservation in Zimbabwe sits alongside some precious insights from so many brilliant writers I admire.

And my disappointment of the year? Well, that’s another story …

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15/12/2024

Olepangi Farm is well located in the lovely Laikipia to visit and enjoy many areas and activities whilst staying in a little haven. Home grown food, wonderful community and comfortable and beautiful accommodation with several choices. ,

24/11/2024

What a wonderful old lady.

14/11/2024

Puku Ridge is all about location. No matter where you find a spot to settle in, you won’t be disappointed by the sights. This game-rich area offers wildlife of all kinds: from predators like lion and leopard, to herds of elephant, giraffe and zebra, and of course be on the lookout for those Puku antelope. Because this charming camp was designed to blend into the local surroundings, you’re sure to see an abundance of animal life meandering nearby. Puku Ridge is high end with all the trimmings. Starbed, plunge pool, bath, outdoor shower, air-con & even a hairdryer (not that I had time to use it.)

Also saw construction of Chichele Presidential Lodge (twinned with Puku) - due to open March ‘25. Going to be VERY ritzy.

13/11/2024

Kaingo was the best! Beautiful camp & the most incredible food. The rains arrived on our evening game drive so we donned the ponchos & skidded around the park. Managed to spy a leopard in a tree 🐆 Back at camp, an elephant joined us for dinner! The camp was built in 1992 and is Shenton Safaris’ flagship camp. Here, six chalets sit idyllically along the Luangwa River. Kaingo is designed simply, to make you feel at home in the bush and to offer you a chance to get close on safari the Shenton family way.

13/11/2024

A short but important visit to South Luangwa to stay at Tafika Camp in the Nsefu area. Its location is wild and remote and offers a true bush safari experience. Here, exceptional game viewing is combined with exciting activities including daily day and night drives, mountain bike safaris, walking safaris and visits to the local Mkasanga Village. For an authentic , family run, small and personal camp where you are well looked after with good guides who go out of their way to help and advise, this is the place.

31/10/2024

The baobabs in the lower Zambezi are both ancient and majestic. This one is estimated to be 500 years old. I’m sure it has some stories to tell. Then to end the day with a sundowner on the river is so special.

30/10/2024

Anabezi is named for the Zambezi River on which it sits and the “Ana” or Winterthorn tree forest that surrounds it. This beautiful lodge invites relaxation as well as wonderful game viewing on and off the river. The forests that surround it are so beautiful and offer a fitting backdrop to this wonderful 5 🌟 lodge. #

30/10/2024

Checking out the beautiful camps on the Lower Zambezi in Zambia. First stop is . A beautiful camp situated right on the edge of this magnificent river bursting with excitement. Hippos, elephants, crocodiles, tiger fish, astonishing birdlife and much more. Enjoy huge comfort and style here with delicious food and excellent game viewing. Motor in by river and get ready for your adventure. Ems has just arrived and already seen two lions and a leopard. The camp is top notch.

16/10/2024

The Dickson Family are on safari for the first time. Their first days feedback: "We have had a fantastic first day in the park seeing so many animals that we hardly need to go again - including a family of elephants that joined us for our excellent picnic lunch."

"We are now ensconced in Hodi Hodi’s warm welcome with the best view out of our bedroom window that I have ever seen!"

01/10/2024

Imvelo Safari Lodges never stop working to improve and protect the environment, people and wildlife they manage.

Southern Africa is recording its most severe drought in decades. In February, when the rainy season would normally peak, the region received less than 20% of the needed rainfall. While the region is drought-prone, experts say the El Nino weather phenomenon which typically causes higher global temperatures, combined with human-caused climate change, drove the current dry spell, the worst in living memory, starting in October 2023.

Imvelo hit the ground running earlier this year with a massive program to upgrade our capacity to provide water through the dry season. We've invested much more than $200K and counting - and here's the thing - the more support we have going forward, the more we can still get done!

Find out more about how we are working on the ground to combat the effects of drought on our wildlife and neighbouring communities by visiting the link below.

https://www.camelthornfoundation.org/2024-hwange-drought