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Faran Travel Faran Travel is a bespoke tour operator, focussing on wildlife holidays and sustainable travel to the world's wildest corners.

Wondering if the scars on this very long neck could have been a result of a close encounter with a particularly ambitiou...
12/11/2024

Wondering if the scars on this very long neck could have been a result of a close encounter with a particularly ambitious lion.

Always proponents of a slower safari, enabling our travellers to observe and ponder these sorts of questions, rather than just merely 'seeing'.

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All taken at a couple of years ago.

The delights of the green season await our travellers heading to Botswana's Nxai Pan National Park over the coming month...
01/11/2024

The delights of the green season await our travellers heading to Botswana's Nxai Pan National Park over the coming months.

Clouds build, rain falls, flowers bloom, new life abounds, making this a truly dramatic time to visit.

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These hands tell a story. Being able to spend time with some of our closest living relatives is more than an adventure; ...
31/10/2024

These hands tell a story. Being able to spend time with some of our closest living relatives is more than an adventure; it's a privilege that reminds us of the profound connections we share. Watching their gestures, emotions and interactions, we see reflections of ourselves - a powerful reminder of how closely linked we are with the natural world.

Sometimes, it isn't obvious how your visit to a certain area or lodge actually benefits the local communities or wildlif...
23/10/2024

Sometimes, it isn't obvious how your visit to a certain area or lodge actually benefits the local communities or wildlife. Not so at the fantastic Virunga Lodge in Rwanda, one of the original bases from which to trek with gorillas.

Among many projects the lodge supports, the 'One Sheep per Family' project has seen hundreds of families in local villages receive a sheep to provide manure, milk and lambs for extra income.

Water tanks are also provided to local villages. At the last count, 261 tanks have been donated to provide water catchment and storage for drinking and growing crops. By the end of 2024 they hope to provide a further 84 families with water tanks.

Get in touch for adventures that make a difference!

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'How was your trip?''We thought it was going to be great, but it ended up being completely magical and life-affirming'Fe...
09/10/2024

'How was your trip?'

'We thought it was going to be great, but it ended up being completely magical and life-affirming'

Feedback from a recent Botswana safari and what planning our trips is all about.

Not just a holiday but an experience that provides a deeper connection to the natural world and leaves memories to last a lifetime.

Thanks for the great 📷, capturing the essence and incredible wildlife of a Botswana safari.

With so many incredible places to stay, why have the  Kruger National Park properties been named among the World's 50 Be...
20/09/2024

With so many incredible places to stay, why have the Kruger National Park properties been named among the World's 50 Best Hotels for a second year?

Whatever your thoughts on Kruger, there's no denying that it can offer a spectacular safari experience.
Singita’s vast, private concession is both exclusive and diverse - but it’s the guiding that takes it to the next level. We’ve witnessed firsthand the expertise here, from being able to identify hundreds of bird species by call alone, to captivating stories of Greek mythology and astronomy shared after thrilling, leopard-filled night drives.

And then there’s the service. Expect intuitive, personalised touches - bespoke menus, tailored cocktails, wine tastings, and unique dining surprises.

There are two lodges here and our personal favourite is the intimate, river-level vibe of Sweni Lodge, although the sleek, modern feel of Lebombo Lodge is hard to beat. Either way, you're in for an extraordinary stay.

🤫 Africa's First Wilderness Quiet Park! 🦓The NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia, south of the famous Sossusvlei region,...
06/09/2024

🤫 Africa's First Wilderness Quiet Park!

🦓The NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia, south of the famous Sossusvlei region, has been recognised for its commitment to foster a quiet sanctuary for humans and animals alike.

🌌 Also a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Reserve, what better way to experience this than on the 2-night Tok-Tokkie Hiking Trail.

🥾 This relatively gentle trail covers 22km, through the sometimes surreal NamibRand landscape. Keep an eye out for desert inhabitants with the help of your expert local guide.

⛺️ Sleep out on stretcher beds under a blanket of stars, with gourmet dining provided throughout.

📞 Ever popular and only taking up to 8 guests at a time, we are already struggling with availability for 2025, so book in advance to avoid disappointment.

📷:  Vintage Camp on the banks of the Khwai River in the Okavango Delta and where this family finished their trip, to tru...
03/09/2024

📷: Vintage Camp on the banks of the Khwai River in the Okavango Delta and where this family finished their trip, to truly disconnect before coming back to the real world.

We’re seeing more and more desire for adventurous, diverse, and meaningful safari experiences, such as , which we've jus...
29/08/2024

We’re seeing more and more desire for adventurous, diverse, and meaningful safari experiences, such as , which we've just included as part of a 2025 honeymoon.

The canvas built camp in the stunning Lolldaiga Hills used no cement in its construction, hired 90% of their staff locally, is completely solar powered and has pledged to reinvest their profits into a variety of conservation and community projects throughout Lolldaiga.

As well as being good for the conscience, the area is blessed with high concentrations of wildlife, a variety of landscapes and a host of activities to choose from, including game drives, night drives, fly-camping, hikes, community visits, walking safaris, cave visits and even horse-riding. Not to mention the camp's iconic collection of repurposed antique Land Rovers.

The southern carmine bee-eaters are starting to return! ☀️ They are summer migrants to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana vis...
21/08/2024

The southern carmine bee-eaters are starting to return!

☀️ They are summer migrants to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana visiting from around August to December.

🦅 They are experts in ‘hawking’ - a hunting technique that involves launching from a perch and catching insects in mid-air. They’ve been known to use antelopes or large birds, like bustards, as roving perches and even circle above bush-fires to catch fleeing insects.

🪺 Catch them nesting in the sandy riverbanks of Zambia's Luangwa Valley, ideally from one of the lodges that erects a dedicated hide each year. Allowing for incredible photographic opportunities. 

Drop me a DM if you fancy a trip to Zambia.

What other wildlife might you encounter on a trip to Komodo National Park and this corner of Indonesia? 🌊 Seeing the lar...
11/08/2024

What other wildlife might you encounter on a trip to Komodo National Park and this corner of Indonesia?

🌊 Seeing the largest living lizard is at the top of most people's wishlist, but there are also some beasts beneath the waves. Whether diving or snorkelling, you can encounter manta rays, sharks (including whale sharks), and a wealth of tropical fish.

🤿 Nov-Mar is best for mature manta rays who love the fast currents to filter feed or to 'hover' above cleaning stations.

🦈 While whale sharks are present throughout the year in the famous Cenderawasih Bay in West Papua, they can also be seen around Komodo, particularly when the diving conditions are best from May to August.

🦇 On land, keep a look out for giant fruit bats or 'flying foxes' as they are known, because of their canine appearance as well as the diminutive Wallace's scops owl or endemic Flores scops owl 🦉.

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A switch from Africa but wild nonetheless. 🔦 This week, we are shedding some light on the epic beasties that are Komodo ...
06/08/2024

A switch from Africa but wild nonetheless.

🔦 This week, we are shedding some light on the epic beasties that are Komodo dragons and how to see them.

🛥 You have to pinch yourself to believe you are seeing these almost mythical lizards in the wild, roaming Indonesian beaches. Specialist small-ship expedition cruises and liveaboard boats, complete with an expert guiding team, offer the best way to explore the region and really get off the beaten track.

🐲 Did you know Komodo dragons have a thin iron coating to their teeth, helping to maintain the serrated edges vital for their puncture-pull feeding method?

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  is a chance to honour the brave guardians of the world’s increasingly endangered wildlife and wild spaces. Rangers oft...
31/07/2024

is a chance to honour the brave guardians of the world’s increasingly endangered wildlife and wild spaces.

Rangers often work in the gap between conservation and tourism. It is physically demanding work that requires extended time away from their families while placing themselves in harms’ way everyday to protect wildlife.

Africa has lost two-thirds of its wildlife since 1970, but a safari is the reason most people want to visit the continent. The crucial work of rangers enables travellers to still see incredible wildlife and also fosters greater engagement and cohesion between tourism and local communities.

Lion Rangers in Namibia diligently monitor free-ranging desert lions in some of Namibia’s harshest environments to establish their movements and, if necessary, warn farmers and communities. Human-wildlife conflict remains one of the biggest dangers to this fragile population of uniquely adapted lions.

We work with partners who help to fund these rangers. By staying at their properties, your stay in Namibia directly supports the preservation of desert lions.

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White rhinos disappeared from southern Hwange in the early 2000s and it wasn't until  Community Rhino Conservation Initi...
26/07/2024

White rhinos disappeared from southern Hwange in the early 2000s and it wasn't until Community Rhino Conservation Initiative successfully relocated two individuals in 2022, that they returned.

In a world first, Thuza and Kusasa were reintroduced onto communal land to the benefit of local people through increased employment opportunities, education, direct revenue and reduced human-wildlife conflict. They are protected by the Cobras Community Wildlife Protection scouts, all of whom are recruited from local villages.

It's been such a success that a second sanctuary is expecting rhinos later this year and a third sanctuary in the planning thereafter. More Cobras have been trained, a new scouts base equipped, more boreholes drilled and more communities engaged as custodians of wildlife and their land resources.

It is one of the most exciting conservation projects in Africa and ultimately a protected area will consolidate the sanctuaries to create a large buffer zone between Hwange National Park and communal lands. This will not only reduce human-wildlife conflict but also accommadate a viable population of black and white rhinos and other wildlife.

1. Rhinos joining for breakfast at Camelthorn Lodge

2. Cobras training with their Belgian Malinois anti-poaching dogs

3. A room at Bomami Tented Camp, one of the places you can stay to visit and learn about the rhinos

4. The main area at Bomani

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The safari season is in full swing in Zambia. Camps like 's Tafika Camp in the Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa open fr...
24/07/2024

The safari season is in full swing in Zambia. Camps like 's Tafika Camp in the Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa open from May to mid-November, and aside from the concrete bases, it is built from scratch each season!

Accommodating a maximum of just 14 people, the open fronted reed and thatch chalets on the banks of the Luangwa River might not be for everyone. But if you are looking for a personal experience, in an exclusive, wild area (a favourite of the BBC natural history unit) that's run by a family with a serious safari pedigree, then get in touch.

Check out our 10-night Wild Zambia Safari Holiday (link in bio) for a trip, including Tafika, along with some of our other favourite remote camps in Zambia.

Spitzkoppen Lodge in Namibia isn't on everyone's radar, but as a base to discover unique rock formations and ancient cav...
08/07/2024

Spitzkoppen Lodge in Namibia isn't on everyone's radar, but as a base to discover unique rock formations and ancient cave paintings... or simply just to soak up these views, maybe it should be.

LOVE getting film developed after a trip. You never quite know what is going to come back, but that is half the fun, and...
24/06/2024

LOVE getting film developed after a trip. You never quite know what is going to come back, but that is half the fun, and the joy of flicking through physical photos is such a rarity these days.

We think creating these memories is so important we include a reusable film camera, a film and even cover the developing costs for every booking.

Feeling the crisp mountain breeze in the outer Himalayas and the bustling streets of Jaipur from these India snaps, taken earlier in the year.

Revel in the inspirational resurgence of Malawi's Majete Wildlife Reserve from Mkulumadzi Lodge. Almost devoid of wildli...
10/06/2024

Revel in the inspirational resurgence of Malawi's Majete Wildlife Reserve from Mkulumadzi Lodge.

Almost devoid of wildlife and any visitors before involvement in 2003, it now boasts the coveted 'Big 5' and even the 'Magnificent 7' as cheetah and wild dogs have been reintroduced in the last few years.

As the price of park fees and quality safari experiences edge up across Africa, Malawi still offers great value and always lives up to its reputation as the 'Warm heart of Africa'.

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