Ethos African Snippets

MAKAKATANA BAY LODGE & GHOST MOUNTAIN INN
Earlier this year, BirdLife declared an extensive area of Zululand as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area in what has been described as “the single largest private sector conservation initiative in KwaZulu-Natal ever”.
It is also home to the“Zululand Birding Route”, an avitourism project which highlights the best spots to tick off some "specials". Plus our recommendations of where to book your own "nest" for your visit. Read More

SERENA
The latest Serena Newsletter includes New Villas Mar in Mozambique, Baby Gorilla naming, Kifaru The Film, Monkey Business, Saving Species, New Tours ... and so much more! Read More
The Serena team will be at WTM in November on stand AF 301. If you would like us to arrange a meeting with them for you please send us an email.

KAMBAKU
Please note that both River Sands and Safari Lodge will be closed for maintenance from the 31 January 2020 - 22 February 2020. There is also a new electronic gate system being implemented for the Timbavati from 1 October 2019 and all guests will need to show their passports/ID on arrival. Read More

THE BLUE TRAIN
Book a trip on board Africa’s Leading Luxury Train between now and 31 December 2019 for travel in South Africa’s Winter season (May - July 2020) and get a whopping 50% discount for partners, saving around £560 per suite. Read More

MALAMALA
Ranger Dan Bailey's “Backlit Lioness Silhouette” photograph of the Kambula pride at MalaMala has been chosen for the ‘Remembering Lions’ book in aid of lion conservation. Read More

FANCOURT
With Downton Abbey fans eagerly anticipating the launch of the movie this month, one can’t help but wonder what it must be like to be Lord of the Manor. Being waited on hand and foot by a staff of maids, butlers and footmen. Well - wonder no more! Just book a stay at the historical Manor House at Fancourt in South Africa. Read More

MASHATU
This video is a great reminder of all the reasons why we love Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana's Northern Tuli Game Reserve. View Video