Archive for South Africa Safari

Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve

Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, covering an area of over 100,000 hectares in the “Green Kalahari” of the Northern Cape.
With the emphasis on conversation tourism, Tswalu is able to offer superlative game and sightings of some of South Africa’s rarest and most extraordinary wildlife, including the desert black rhino, black-maned Kalahari lions, meerkats… read the rest of “Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve”

Michelle Obama and Family visit Makanyane Safari Lodge

Michelle Obama, the White House’s First Lady has just ended her week-long visit in South Africa, not only to support and promote youth leadership and HIV Awareness, meeting the former South African president – Nelson Mandela but also taking the time out to enjoy herself at the Makanyane Safari Lodge for a night… read the rest of “Michelle Obama and Family visit Makanyane Safari Lodge ”

Elephant Coast and Mkuze Game Reserve

Our sales advisor Ally, tells us more of her recent trip to South Africa….

Our incredible journey took us 4.5 hours east of Isandlwana to the Elephant Coast and to the Ghost Mountain Inn near Mkuze.  En route the scenery was spectacular.  We travelled through… read the rest of “Elephant Coast and Mkuze Game Reserve”

Africa Skys Big Weekend

After the success of the nations favourite radio show, Radio 1s Big Weekend, it has got us here thinking what we can offer to our customers to make you have an even better weekend. So here at Africa Sky we are having our own “Big Weekend”. This will be exclusive to all Africa Sky customers from Friday 20th May… read the rest of “Africa Skys Big Weekend”

The Flight of the Fish Eagle

Our Africa Sales Specialist, Ally, has just returned from South Africa and tells us about her experience on the Flight of the Fish Eagle….

The Lion Whisperer

If you’ve ever enjoyed the Horse Whisperer then you will love an extreme new series premiering on National Geographic Wild tonight at 8pm. My Lion Family makes horse whispering look lame, as its star Kevin Richardson looks to befriend a big cat with a mane.

The series follows animal lover Kevin and his unique… read the rest of “The Lion Whisperer”

Porini Camps, Safaris and Sundowners ..

Rosemary, our Chairman tells us of her recent trip to Kenya and the Porini Camps …

‘Although we’d been on safari in South Africa, this was our first visit to Kenya, and we were unsure what to expect. We researched a number of options, and decided to

Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part Two

In this post we’ll examine how the Safari Holiday evolved into something that began to take conservation seriously and what makes a Safari Holiday today.  Why some of the most important features of the Safari Holiday have remained constant – the stunning scenery, the wonderful wildlife and above all the African people themselves…

The Safari gradually began to change as the hunters began to consider themselves as naturalists… read the rest of “Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part Two”

Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part One

“Safari Holidays”.  Adventure, excitement, spectacle or romance? Here at Africa Sky we’ll tailor make a Safari experience that will include all those elements if you wish.  To us, a Safari Holiday is a journey of the mind and body.   It’s a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and emotions that should leave indelible memories.  But how did it all start?

Safari has it roots in Arabic via Swahili and… read the rest of “Safari Holidays: A Brief History Part One”

Luxury Big5 Lodge In Malaria Free Eastern Cape

Pumba Game reserve is only an hour from Port Elizabeth and is a luxury, five star game lodge.  The reserve covers approximately 6,500 hectares and is teaming with animals, including the Big Five of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard, and also wild dogs. One of the highlights at Pumba is a pride of extremely rare white lions who live and roam happily and freely within the reserve.
Each… read the rest of “Luxury Big5 Lodge In Malaria Free Eastern Cape”

Shumbalala, Where the lion sleep

If you are looking for real luxury and exclusivity then Shumbalala Lodge comes highly recommended.  I was fortunate enough to stay here earlier this year and it certainly did not dissapoint.

Shumbalala is located in the Thornybush, a private Big Five game reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. The game viewing in this area is excellent and… read the rest of “Shumbalala, Where the lion sleep”

Kruger Private Reserves (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s most famous conservation area and is visited by many thousands of tourists each year. Unfortunately, and like a lot of other national parks in Africa it can be a little crowded for most. I did my guides training course in a neighbouring private reserve called Sabi