Sarah James Travel

22/09/2023

17/09/2023

Game experience aside (which is a given), a safari is made complete by its team of staff. By the end of this mobile, I left with a heavy heart feeling like we were family. The same team move with you from one camp to the other, so as we walked into our new camp set up the only thing that changed was the location. We were greeted by the same familiar smiles, my bags were already waiting for me in my tent, they knew my regular tipple, and we carried on with the same camaraderie we had shared in the previous camp. This kind of mobile works brilliantly for families with teenagers who are old enough to get out and explore this area by foot and game drives and helicopter and fully appreciate the adventure. It is totally private for just you and your family and friends. Thank you Simon and for a truly memorable four nights and I look forward to weaving in this experience into many of our clients itineraries to Botswana. Next stop the Makgadikgadi Pans …..

03/09/2023

As our clients all start to return home after their summer safaris, we always love to catch up with them and hear how it all went. This lovely feedback is from some repeat American clients of ours that we sent to three different camps in Botswana combined with a few days in Victoria Falls. Scroll on to take a peek at the trip we put together for this wonderful family. Thank you for the lovely feedback 😊

27/08/2023

Spring is here in the Cape - a glorious 10km hike with friends in the Berg River Valley just behind Franschhoek, followed by a delicious Sushi lunch under the trees at one of our favourite unspoilt haunts

19/08/2023

Lunch today at one of Cape Towns best hidden secrets

16/08/2023

We love to weave a bit of adventure into our clients itineraries, and nothing ticks this box more than peeling off for a few days on a camel walking safari in northern Kenya. We have just been sent these fabulous pictures from one family currently enjoying just that. The wild landscapes, the cultural interaction with their Masai guides, the freedom of camping in the middle of no where all helps to build wonderful memories. Thank you to the Matthews family for sharing these with us. Photo credit

14/08/2023

We love nothing more than to hear from our clients whilst they are travelling. Here is one happy family enjoying their surprise bush breakfast on their first day on safari in Kenya. “At el karama and it’s gorgeous! Exceeded all expectations….kids blown away by everything”

11/08/2023

About last night …. I was kindly invited to attend the launch of latest six bedroom boutique hotel that adjoins their already successful nine bedroom hotel next door. This is the brain child of a fabulous couple who have created this stylish and contemporary masterpiece in the heart of buzzy Cape Town, a stones throw away from the restaurants and bars of Sea Point. Funky fabrics, beautiful local art on the walls and modern amenities all help to create a warm and welcoming ambiance at the end of a full days sight seeing around the mother city. Not to mention the rather fabulous staff, that help to provide the 🍒 on the top. For those looking for a stylish bolt hole and to soak up the vibe of Cape Town - this one is a gem. (The six bedroom hotel also lends itself to two families travelling together and you get the whole place to yourselves along with private chef). Congratulations guys and look forward to weaving this into our clients itineraries. Get in touch and let us start creating your next trip to South Africa.

11/08/2023

Good morning from Cape Town 🤩 Came into town for a launch of a new hotel last night (more about that later …) and managed to scoop a night at one of my most favourite hotels - it’s hard to beat a view like this on a ‘winters’ day. Got a busy morning planned checking out a handful of gorgeous places to stay here in the city in preparation for the busy season ahead

12/01/2023

Happy new year! It’s been a wonderfully busy Christmas / new year celebration here in South Africa with family and friends visiting and lots of happy clients now returning home from their Africa holidays that we have organised. It feels good to turn the page and start a fresh new year. Sarah James Travel has just opened up a brand new office in the Winelands (pics to follow soon), we have expanded our team to cope with all the lovely new enquiries flooding in for this year and our daughter Florence has just begun a brand new school year in Grade 3. Excited for the new year ahead … and keep following us as we continue to tantalise your taste buds for what an adventure in Africa has to offer you. Love Sarah xx

21/11/2022

It really makes my day to get such lovely feedback and makes what we do feel so worthwhile. This lovely family had their trip postponed twice due to Covid - third time lucky we eventually got them to Africa

17/11/2022

Family safaris are what we do best. Its what we know and love doing. Nothing thrills us more than to get lovely pics sent to us of our clients on safari. This lovely family spent a week in Kenya split between two camps in Laikipia and the Mara. The smiles say it all - particularly after a fun filled morning at the camps ‘Bush school’!

17/08/2022

Every so often I come across a hotel that speaks to my soul. The Dorp Hotel is Cape Towns latest offering - quirky, oozing individual character and style, eccentric, yet at the same time homely and cosy. Situated in the heart of the city in Bo-Kaap with the most sensational views of Table Mountain. It is an interior magazines dream. No children under 14, so it is more suited to an older family or couple. Thank you to Simone and her team for graciously hosting us yesterday. I can’t wait to start including this fabulous property in my clients itineraries. For those that are familiar with Peponis Hotel in Lamu, (which I am a huge fan), you will love this place.

31/07/2022

.club - the brain child of my husband Jo Sinfield and his business partner is looking fantastic. The brand new boat houses on the shores of the lagoon are starting to open - thanks to the clever interiors by the talented and . Situated on the shores of Hermanus Lagoon, just outside the quaint village of Stanford and only 2 hours from Cape Town. During the day you can enjoy kayaking, sailing, wild swimming, bird watching, deserted beach walks and whale watching at nearby Gansbaai (July-Nov) and in the evening retreat to the cosy, characterful Club House to enjoy delicious dinners and mingle with other guests. There is a ‘Kids Cabin’ upstairs with Table tennis/Table football/Lego/Games/Doll House/puzzles galore to keep the younger guests entertained allowing the parents to enjoy the bar a bit longer! This is a wonderful destination for families and is a truly unique and special spot in the Western Cape. Do get in touch and let us weave this into your next trip to South Africa photo credit

08/04/2022

Game drives are made even more fun when you get to sit on the roof of the vehicle. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy offers 90,000 acres of Big Five game viewing. Fantastic for 🦏 (174 black/white rhino!). We also spent the afternoon watching a pride of 6 🦁

07/04/2022

Camel 🐪 riding back from our bush breakfast. The girls loved the novelty of it - endless giggling whilst they were able to spot game in the distance from their newly elevated height.

02/03/2022

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25/02/2022

Laikipia in northern Kenya is all about freedom and space to enjoy safari activities beyond the game drive vehicle. Unrestricted by park rules, private conservancy’s such as Sosian’s 24,000 acre private game ranch allows for guided walks, horse riding, camel safaris, fly camping, jumping off waterfalls and bush picnics. All whilst staying in this beautiful 1940’s restored homestead complete with swimming pool and tennis court. It’s magical

25/02/2022

Northern Kenya is the place to go for endless views of untouched wilderness. These guests are enjoying a sundowner whilst a few family members are taking a unique scenic flight ‘out of Africa’ style over the game strewn scenic plains of Lewa Wilderness

21/02/2022

Kenya 🇰🇪 is our destination focus this week. Having just had a few happy families return from half term break there, I am reminded of what a truly fabulous all round bush and beach destination it is. Direct flights from the Uk, only two hours time difference, and plenty of safari places well off the beaten track. Follow us this week as we take you on a journey through the Kenya WE love to send you to

31/01/2022

Keep the safari going by taking a 50 minute scenic speed boat transfer down the Zambezi River from Chiawa camp to Old Mondoro camp. A great combo spending 2 nights in each to get the full Lower Zambezi experience. This camp is wild and fabulous.... elephants galore, even outside your shower. Africa at its best

27/01/2022

The Lower Zambezi is another wonderful park to include on your Zambia safari. With both river frontage and the national park, it offers one of the fullest safari rosters in Africa - game drives, walking safaris, boating safaris, canoe trips, fishing safaris. Get your safari skates on ....

23/01/2022

Walking safaris play a big role in your Zambian experience, and they were first pioneered here. We love to recommend staying two nights in a combination of 3-4 different bushcamps scattered throughout the South Luangwa National park and you do a guided walk between the camps. Nothing like earning your lunch! Each camp is unique, offering understated luxury. Minimum age is 12 - making it an ideal safari for your adventurous teenagers

20/01/2022

Kick start your Zambia adventure with a few days staying at one of the many luxurious lodges situated along the banks of the upper Zambezi. Wake up to hippos grunting outside your room; helicopter flights over the falls; gentle sunset boat cruises and canoeing; and for your adventurous teens ... white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi

19/01/2022

Next up Zambia ... to tantalise your tastebuds this week. One of my all time favourites. Authentic, stylish bushcamps, crowd free national parks, the fabulous Victoria Falls, incredible wildlife, loads of safari activities from game drives, walking safaris, canoe and boating safaris and adventurous fly camping. Stay tuned this week ... x

13/01/2022

Fancy staying in this jungle chic lodge on the gin clear shores of Lake Tanganyika. With no roads for a hundred miles, days are spent tracking chimpanzees, kayaking, swimming off sunset dhow boats

11/01/2022

These migration tented mobile camps literally follow the herds in the Serengeti. Moving every three months, they guarantee you the best position closest to the action in prime wilderness areas. This charismatic collection of camps offer beds with the finest linens; ensuite bucket showers and flush loos; silver laden dining tents serving lavish dinners under the stars; safari tales around the camp fire. There are special family tents with inter-connecting rooms

11/01/2022

If seeing the the great wilderbeest migration crossing is on your bucket list, then you need to head to Tanzania between July - October. At this time, the northern Serengeti has literally 1000’s of wilderbeest thundering across the Mara river between Tanzania and Kenya, breaking off in smaller herds for grazing. A truly phenomenal sight to witness. Ideal for the long summer holiday break. please note our website is down until Thursday. To get planning your safari, please email [email protected]. We are here to help

11/01/2022

The Southern Serengeti in all its glory. Between January - March approximately 8000 calves are born each day, and with this comes the predators. During the calving season, the southern plains of the Serengeti host the highest concentration of predators in Africa - lions, hyenas and cheetah. An excellent February half term adventure awaits you. . Please note our website is currently down until Thursday. Please get in touch by email [email protected]

09/01/2022

2022 is THE YEAR to travel and Africa is calling you! Kids are heading back to school, we are back at our travel desk tomorrow and so it’s time to get out those diaries and start planning this years adventures. Each week we are going to tantalise your taste buds with an African country, kicking off with Tanzania. Here is a sneak preview of what is coming your way this week ... xx