dmAFRICA - Experts in Creative Destination Management throughout Africa, The Indian & Atlantic Ocean
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dmAFRICA since 1997 creating unique experiences throughout Southern Africa, East Africa, West Africa Indian Ocean & Atlantic Islands. Creative flair and inspirational thinking are our hallmarks, coupled with clear dedication for customer service, where we always strive to exceed client expectations, not just meet them, with a "can do attitude", that is unrivalled amongst our peers.
Ol Doinyo Lengai by helicopter with our fam.
Referred to as “The Mountain Of God” by the Maasai and Sonja people, this active volcano (it has had explosive eruptions as recently as 2008) in Tanzania is an awe inspiring sight and seeing it from the air is the only way to go. Luckily we had to get us there.
In May this year we had the sublime pleasure of visiting and experiencing , and to say we left feeling far lighter and freshly rejuvenated would be a massive understatement.
They’ve recently been named as 11th on the Telegraph Hotel Awards list of 50 extraordinary places to stay around the world, and we’re not surprised.
Nestled under the Franschhoek mountains, this biodiverse farm is not your standard wellness retreat. If you’re in the Cape or passing through, add this to your list as a must.
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’s Ol Donyo Lodge has long been a firm favourite of ours, and for very good reason.
Every day here begins and ends with unbelievable views of Mount Kilimanjaro and watching the light change over the slopes or waiting for her to peak out from behind a cloud bank is the best kind of bush tv.
We popped in last year with our Topi Pride and much time was spent with eyes glued firmly on the vista.
Ol Donyo has plenty more to offer, and we’ll get into that in another post, but for now let’s take in that view.
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’s Ol Donyo Lodge has long been a firm favourite of ours, and for very good reason.
Every day here begins and ends with unbelievable views of Mount Kilimanjaro and watching the light change over the slopes or waiting for her to peak out from behind a cloud bank is the best kind of bush tv.
We popped in last year with our Topi Pride and much time was spent with eyes glued firmly on the vista.
Ol Donyo has plenty more to offer, and we’ll get into that in another post, but for now let’s take in that view.
is a masterpiece of comfortable design, exceptional farm-to-table cuisine and conservation excellence.
An ongoing project on 50 000 hectares of Kenyan savannah, their mission is to create a beautiful, sustainable relationship between the community, the wildlife, the landscape and the people who want to explore the region. Segera is inspired by a balance of 4 core concepts that they call the 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. A stay with them helps support their 4C projects from solar farms and beading co-operatives to award winning “Waterbank” Schools and the female anti-poaching rangers academy. They also have an extensive reforestation project which is replenishing degraded land with the planting of 2 million trees - enhancing topsoil fertility, reducing erosion and helping to offset carbon emissions.
We visited last year with our Topi Pride, , and the hospitality we experienced with Jens and his team had us settling in like we were at home. And the food, we could wax lyrical about the food and the familial atmosphere around the dining table well into the night.
A very special corner of the world.
Topi’s forever.
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is a masterpiece of comfortable design, exceptional farm-to-table cuisine and conservation excellence.
An ongoing project on 50 000 hectares of Kenyan savannah, their mission is to create a beautiful, sustainable relationship between the community, the wildlife, the landscape and the people who want to explore the region. Segera is inspired by a balance of 4 core concepts that they call the 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. A stay with them helps support their 4C projects from solar farms and beading co-operatives to award winning “Waterbank” Schools and the female anti-poaching rangers academy. They also have an extensive reforestation project which is replenishing degraded land with the planting of 2 million trees - enhancing topsoil fertility, reducing erosion and helping to offset carbon emissions.
We visited last year with our Topi Pride, , and the hospitality we experienced with Jens and his team had us settling in like we were at home. And the food, we could wax lyrical about the food and the familial atmosphere around the dining table well into the night.
A very special corner of the world.
Topi’s forever.
Namibia is a country blessed with an abundance of spectacularly vast and beautiful landscapes, and Kaokoland may just be the most breathtaking of them all. Which is why decided to build Hoanib Valley Camp there.
An extremely remote, rugged and wild environment that not many will get to see, the experience in this unique area is something that touches your soul.
We visited a while ago with our fam and left feeling just that much lighter and fuller.
Words don’t really do justice when it comes to describing a Namibian Desert sunset, so we won’t try, but we can absolutely insist that it needs to experienced at least once in your lifetime.
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Rwanda reminiscing.
A little while back we had the pleasure of travelling with our fam to sample the hospitality and the major bucket-list item of a gorilla trek in the forest.
Seeing these magnificent great apes in their natural habitat (along with the Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys and other wildlife) is tricky to describe and is one of those sublime, right-here-right-now life moments that we hope everyone gets to experience at least once.
We’re making plans to return. Once wasn’t enough.
It’s World Ranger Day and today we salute and commemorate those who have dedicated their lives to being guardians of our natural and cultural heritage.
Without their courage and sacrifice the world we would be leaving for future generations would look very different.
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While not as well known as The Great Migration, its breathtaking counterpart in East Africa, the zebra migration in Botswana is no less impressive.
There are actually two different movements of zebra, the first of which is the Nxai Pan Zebra Migration, between the Chobe River and Nxai Pan. The second movement of large herds is between the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the Boteti River. This happens at certain times of year, depending on rainfall, and ’s Meno A Kwena lodge is the perfect place to view this dazzling spectacle.
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.co. So much to say about this harmonious, beach-home-away-from-home but we feel that this story sums it up perfectly.
Upon our (reluctant) check out, a number of our travel family found that they hadn’t seen their shoes since we arrived. It’s just that kind of place.
Last year we had the pleasure of visiting in the Okavango Delta with our family. Needless to say, experiencing this masterpiece of art and design in the Moremi Game Reserve was a feast for the senses.
We spoke with the team today and Ben, the Xigera manager had this to say about this year’s flood season in the Delta:
“The flood has been very slow to progress but consistent with an average flood year with many areas now back filling.
We entering the peak of the flood with waters finally reaching the Thamlakane near Maun this week. Xigera has been blessed that being in a prime spot in the Okavango Delta we have been boating since early May and see this continuing till mid September.”
, a remarkable blend of rugged natural beauty and design-led luxury.
Situated in the dunes on the southern tip of Benguerra Island, 14km off the Mozambican coast, this sanctuary was created with the ideals of nature, culture and service living seamlessly together.
We visited recently and whenever we could tear ourselves away from doing very little pool-side in our private villas we were treated to exquisite meals in each of their restaurant locations (reached by zooting around in the electric Moke provided with your villa), long walks on completely deserted beaches, much needed visits to the wellness centre, bonfires on the beach and a lot of staring out to sea.
Kisawa is the sort of place you find yourself revisiting in your mind often once you’ve returned to real life and we’ve definitely done our fair share of staring out the window picturing azure seas and white sands recently.
As we celebrate our 27th birthday this week we’d like to take a moment to thank our team, without whom none of what we do would be possible.
At dmAFRICA we’re a tight family who work closely together to ensure that we’re offering the very best service possible as we create your journey and deliver on our promise of Everything Extraordinary.
These photos were taken on a team visit to GrootBos Private Nature Reserve earlier this year and while not all of our members were able to make it we were able to raise a toast to everyone and look forward to the next three decades of working with our clients and this incredible continent.
It’s our birthday today and we’re feeling reflective. It’s been a remarkable journey getting to this point and the gifts that Africa and its people have given us over the years are truly extraordinary.
As dmAFRICA celebrates its 27th year we wish to extend our thanks to our amazing team, our agents and all of our suppliers for being a part of this adventure with us and we look forward to continuing it into the future.
As we head into our 28th year we will continue to strive to live by our founding mantra and create “Everything Extraordinary” in the African region.
Cheers 🥂
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Widely regarded as one of the most magnificent natural spectacles on earth, the Great Migration draws countless travellers each year to East Africa to witness this marvel firsthand.
Millions of wildebeest, along with zebra and impala make the life-preserving journey across the plains of Tanzania towards Kenya, driven by an instinctual need to find food and, in so doing, ensure the survival of their herds.
The energy is high during this period of endless movement so what are the best places to retreat to for deep rest and relaxation in between thrilling game drives?
⛺️ Singita Explore, Faru Faru, Mara River Tented Camp, Sabora, Sasakwa
Escape to paradise at : where elegance meets tranquility. 🌴✨
How your vacation can get? What about exploring Antarctica’s pristine environment: Fat Biking edition.
Fat biking across the spectacular terrain around our camps is just one of the ways to experience the freedom of being on ice, without impacting the fragile environment.desert.antarctica
CAN YOU IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT GIRAFFE?
Over the past 35 years, giraffe numbers have decreased by nearly 30%. In regions once considered prime habitats, their numbers have dropped by up to 95%, and giraffe have lost nearly 90% of their historical range over the last three centuries.
For every four elephant, only one giraffe remains in the wild in Africa—a drop of approximately 30% in the last three and a half decades.
With only approximately 117,000 giraffe remaining in the wild, the time is right to act NOW!
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Credits: GCF - Giraffe Conservation Foundation
Giraffe Day
As the leaves bronze and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to relax and embrace the beauty of the changing season at La Residence. Cozy up by the fireplace with a glass of the delicious estate wine, and savour quality time and connection with loved ones in the Franschhoek Valley.
Eleven individually-decorated suites enjoy vibrant colour schemes and spectacular views. Palatial en-suite bathrooms ooze glamour.
Activities:
- Helicopter Wine Tours
- Cycling & Hiking
- Fishing
- Wine tasting and more
What can you expect when you visit Selinda Camp?
🐘 Unparalleled access to prime Okavango Delta wilderness
😌 A sense of remoteness wrapped in the comforts of our expansive guest suites
🌅 A private veranda with outdoor seating, and a private swimming pool
🛁 A bathtub that begs to be photographed
🐆 Safari drives, guided bush walks, boating, tracking, birding, and other bespoke game-viewing activities
👋 A warm welcome from the Great Plains family who always go out of their way to make your safari special
📍 Selinda Camp
“Located on a private 9-mile stretch of the Zambezi river, in 136 000 acres of pristine African wilderness, is an idyllic five-star retreat that provides the ideal base from which to visit the world’s largest waterfall. A sense of freedom, space to breathe and a truly restorative experience are hallmarks of a stay at this family-owned property, which offers the ideal combination of safari, river, relaxation and the falls all-in-one. Guests, accompanied by experienced, conservation-minded guides, can explore the wildlife-rich area by foot, luxury safari vehicle or boat, taking in the sight of great herds of elephants and buffaloes, prides of lions and a range of other predators and plains game.”
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Sun, sand, and endless beaches on ! ☀️
Perched above a vast 51,000-hectare nature reserve on the edge of the Kalahari, offers an intimate off-grid experience, immersing us in the planet’s untouched beauty and embodying sustainable living.
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Magical, wildest and wholesome game drive at Lewa 🦏🐘🦁
The wildlife on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is abundant and includes many rare and endangered species such as reticulated giraffe, black and white rhino, and the largest resident population of Grevy’s zebra in the world.
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Set amidst the lush greenery of Sirikoi with incredible views of Lewa, Sirikoi House offers a sure sense of luxury and boasts of high levels of service. The 3-bedroom house sleeps 6 individuals and is sold exclusively.
📷Two large male hippos battle it out for prime territory along the Zambezi River. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. © Christopher Scott (Photographer of the Year 2024 entry)
Private dinners have never been more exquisite than they are at Kwessi Dunes.
12 Quteniqua Close, Kleinmeer Estate
Cape Town
7500
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Widely regarded as one of the most magnificent natural spectacles on earth, the Great Migration draws countless travellers each year to East Africa to witness this marvel firsthand.Millions of wildebeest, along with zebra and impala make the life-preserving journey across the plains of Tanzania towards Kenya, driven by an instinctual need to find food and, in so doing, ensure the survival of their herds.The energy is high during this period of endless movement so what are the best places to retreat to for deep rest and relaxation in between thrilling game drives?⛺️ Singita Explore, Faru Faru, Mara River Tented Camp, Sabora, Sasakwa @singita_#everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #wildebeest #zebra #safari #tanzania #kenya #OurSingita #GreatMigration
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How #extraordinary your vacation can get? What about exploring Antarctica’s pristine environment: Fat Biking edition. Fat biking across the spectacular terrain around our camps is just one of the ways to experience the freedom of being on ice, without impacting the fragile environment. @white.desert.antarctica #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #antarctica #biking
As the leaves bronze and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to relax and embrace the beauty of the changing season at La Residence. Cozy up by the fireplace with a glass of the delicious estate wine, and savour quality time and connection with loved ones in the Franschhoek Valley. Eleven individually-decorated suites enjoy vibrant colour schemes and spectacular views. Palatial en-suite bathrooms ooze glamour. Activities: - Helicopter Wine Tours - Cycling & Hiking - Fishing - Wine tasting and more @laresidencesa #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #franschhoek #laresidence #perfectstay #theroyalportfolio #luxurytravel #changeofseason #valleyofdreams #travelsouthafrica
“Located on a private 9-mile stretch of the Zambezi river, in 136 000 acres of pristine African wilderness, @matetsivictoriafalls is an idyllic five-star retreat that provides the ideal base from which to visit the world’s largest waterfall. A sense of freedom, space to breathe and a truly restorative experience are hallmarks of a stay at this family-owned property, which offers the ideal combination of safari, river, relaxation and the falls all-in-one. Guests, accompanied by experienced, conservation-minded guides, can explore the wildlife-rich area by foot, luxury safari vehicle or boat, taking in the sight of great herds of elephants and buffaloes, prides of lions and a range of other predators and plains game.” Credits: @never_unpacking . . . . . . . #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #zimbabwe #victoriafalls #africa #matetsi #safari
Sun, sand, and endless beaches on @fregateisland! ☀️ #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #FregateIsland #privateisland #Beachdestination #IndianOcean #tropicalparadise #beachview #seychelles
Perched above a vast 51,000-hectare nature reserve on the edge of the Kalahari, @habitasnamibia offers an intimate off-grid experience, immersing us in the planet’s untouched beauty and embodying sustainable living. @our_habitas #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #namibia #namibie #namibia🇳🇦 #hotel #besthotel #hotels #besthotels
Magical, wildest and wholesome game drive at Lewa 🦏🐘🦁 The wildlife on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is abundant and includes many rare and endangered species such as reticulated giraffe, black and white rhino, and the largest resident population of Grevy’s zebra in the world. @sirikoilodge 🎥 @eric.averdung. #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #GameDrive #Safari #lewawildlifeconservancy #SirikoiLodge #Kenya #Sunrise #Wildlife #LuxuryTravel #iamatraveler
Set amidst the lush greenery of Sirikoi with incredible views of Lewa, Sirikoi House offers a sure sense of luxury and boasts of high levels of service. The 3-bedroom house sleeps 6 individuals and is sold exclusively. @sirikoilodge #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #Sunset #Interiors #BeautifulPlaces #SirikoiLodge #Sirikoi #lewawildlifeconservancy #Kenya #Safari #luxurytravel
@kisawasanctuary blends sustainable design with breathtaking landscapes. It’s truly a place where every moment is a ‘pinch-me’ moment. Video: @majalaxdal #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #traveltraveltravel #travelphotography #travelgram #travelling #bestplacestogo #bestplacetogo #luxurytravel #kisawasanctuary
Sunday brunch with style @chevalblancrandheli #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #Azimut #ChevalBlancRandheli #ChevalBlanc #Maldives 🎥 @saucedopaula
“Meet the Ju/Hoansi people, the indigenous inhabitants of the Kalahari Desert. Here is a video of them introducing themselves in their incredible language.” @jackswynnerton Jack’s Camp - Botswana #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #africa #travel #wild #photography #botswana #kalahari #kalaharidesert #culture
Victoria falls @solly_levi #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #victoriafalls #victoriafallszimbabwe
We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land. This year’s World Environment Day campaign focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration” Drought and desertification are threatening essential ecosystems across the planet, including freshwater ecosystems and soil, the connective tissue that makes all life on Earth possible. Some interesting facts: * Many deserts are expanding because of climate change but some countries are fighting back including the 22 countries in Africa that border the Sahara Desert where the Great Green Wall initiative aims to restore 100 million hectares of land through a mosaic of green and productive landscapes. * Cities occupy three per cent of the Earth’s land surface but are home to more than half its people. * The world will need to raise its food production by 60–70 per cent to feed a projected human population of 9 billion by 2050 * Lakes, rivers and wetlands hold 20–30 per cent of global carbon despite occupying only 5–8 per cent of its land surface. * The Nile River is widely regarded as the world’s longest waterway. Starting in East Africa, it flows through 11 different countries and stretches 6,695 kilometres. * The largest organism on Earth is a fungus in the Blue Mountains of the United States. Covering about 965 hectares of land, the fungus could be as ancient as 8,650 years, which would earn it a place among the oldest living organisms in the world. Credits: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global Video: @zeitzfoundation #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #WorldEnvironmentDay
@londolozi POV: you decide to go for a dip after lunch and you’re greeted by a herd of gentle giants slowly feeding next to the pool... 📸: @jordanleeodams #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #londolozi #thelondolozieffect #relais #relaischateaux #africa #southafrica #safari #luxurysafari #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #adventure #instatravel #explore #vacation #nature #beautifuldestinations #travelphotography #safarilodge #pioneercamp #glamping @relaischateaux
Constantly amazed by the incredible natural world that I get to experience. It’s truly a privilege… Special moments @singita_ by @brian.siambi #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica
“All what we need ...❤️” Wonderful video by @goran_jovic_ #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #culture #cultura #africanculture #portrait #himba #goranjovic #beyondordinary #travelstories #namibia #inspiration #alive #smile #motherlove #mother #baby #hairstyle
Located in the southern tip of the Benguerra Island, @kisawasanctuary offers a blend of wilderness and sand-beach experience. The resort’s location is one of the most picturesque areas in Mozambique, with pristine stretches of white – sand beaches, the warm clear waters of the Indian ocean and one of the best diving spots in the world. Kisawa Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned bungalows and cottages made up of one to three bedrooms, each with a beachfront, private infinity pool and outdoor day area. All residences are en suite with either a bathtub or a shower, as well as an outdoor shower.
@olmalo mornings ❤️ #everthingextraordinary #dmafrica
