Candice just returned from a trip to Africa. And here is her review of her time at Mara Bushtops in Kenya. While traveling in Africa is always and adventure, sometimes the early mornings and late nights can take its toll. One way to combat this is to finish at a destination that allows a bit Read More…
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Ready to plan your next adventure? Look to the experts for assistance
Ready to plan your next adventure but don’t know where to begin? Your trusted travel experts here at Down Under Endeavours and Africa Endeavours are here to help you navigate the ins and outs of luxury travel now. When do you want to travel? Demand is at an all-time high for travel this year, particularly Read More…
Why a family safari will be your best holiday
While the very thought of taking kids or grandparents on a safari might make some take pause, it shouldn’t. Family travel offers a completely new dimension to your trip and will leave your whole family with a lifetime of memories. There are some common misconceptions surrounding family travel to Africa. First, that young children won’t get Read More…
Now is the best time to book Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor: Established in the 1930’s, this historical manor has garnished worldwide attention over the last 8 years for its very tall and slender residents. You have likely seen your favorite celebrity or Instagram influencer on the property feeding giraffes from their breakfast window but when you inquire it is a two-year waitlist! Today, I Read More…
Things to consider when booking holiday travel
Since the pandemic shut down most countries across the world, most Americans have had planned trips cancelled or postponed for the year. We know that holiday travel is on your minds and that a lot of you really just want to travel again. With places in the Caribbean and Africa opening up to Americans, the Read More…
Traveling on Election Day
Election Day is just around the corner! Voting is your chance to have some control over what happens to your family and community. As citizens, it is our right to weigh in on the issues that affect our country and the people who lead it. Can you still register to vote? Voter registration deadlines are Read More…
Why should I book my 2021 or 2022 trip now?
In the age of a global pandemic, it may not feel like the right time to be planning travel. We understand you may have had to put current and upcoming travel plans on hold – we definitely have. And with quarantine measures in place, we know we are all craving for the time when we Read More…
The Advantages of Using a Travel Advisor
There is incredible value in hiring a travel advisor to plan your dream vacation. These days, so much information is accessible online that it can seem easy to book hotels and tours on your own. However, there are many advantages to using our white-glove service to plan your trip. 1: We are the experts in Read More…
Avoid the crowds in East Africa – 4 Remote Nature Conservancies
In the travelers imagination, Kenya and Tanzania have always been the embodiment of the continent, from the sweeping plains of the Serengeti to the renowned Apex of Kilimanjaro. Outside of these iconic sites, however, there is so much more to be discovered. The recent Travel and Leisure article, featuring some of our colleagues and partners Read More…
Chyulu Hills, Kenya
Enchantment & adventure in the “Green Hills of Africa.”
African Safari in Kenya: Cats and Elephants Galore!
Hi everyone, Avalon here! I had the opportunity to experience an African safari in Kenya for the first time last month. I was attending the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi, but I also had the chance to experience a Big 5 safari at Karen Blixen Camp beforehand. This was my first safari in Kenya Read More…
New Direct Flights from the US to Africa!
It’s now easier than ever to get to Africa! This year, two major African airlines kicked off new direct routes from US cities: New York and Chicago. Before these new routes arrived, most flights from the US to Africa involved a long layover in Europe or the Middle East. But now, safari travelers on a Read More…
How to Pack for Safari (and Look Good!)
The luggage limits on safari don’t make it easy to create a photo-ready travel wardrobe, but with a few simple tricks, you can maximize your packing list to create functional and Instagrammable ensembles!
Staying at My Dream Hotel, Giraffe Manor!
How many of you out there were the kids at the zoo who were in LOVE with the giraffes? Yep, me too! I was always fascinated by these strange and graceful creatures. Well, if you’re a giraffe lover at heart, have I got a place for you! Giraffe Manor is in Karen, Kenya, just outside Read More…
East Africa: Understanding Visas and Health Requirements
Planning to travel to East Africa? Make sure your trip goes without a hitch by learning about multi-country visas and Tanzania’s yellow fever requirements.
Best Safari Lodges in Africa
Looking for the best safari lodges in Africa? Africa has hundreds of incredible safari lodges for every type of traveler. Below, find some of our favorites for families, romance, and adventure. Of course, these are just a handful of the options available! Our travel designers visit Africa regularly to experience these properties firsthand, and we Read More…
Why We Don’t Sell Elephant Rides (and What Elephant Lovers Can Do Instead)
We encourage our clients to engage in elephant interactions that are safe, fun, and rewarding for both human and animal. Here are some of our personal recommendations.
African Wildlife Safari: The Creatures of Kenya and Tanzania
Most people going on an African wildlife safari want to see the Big 5 of Africa, but it’s a common misconception that the big animals are always the most exciting to see on safari. The ecosystems of Kenya and Tanzania are extremely complex. Every animal, from the largest elephant to the smallest insect, plays an important Read More…
Trip to Africa: My Kenya Wildlife Safari
See the most memorable experiences from my trip to Africa, including a walking safari with local guides and a safari via biplane!
My First Safari in Kenya
In early October, I took my second trip to Africa, and my first safari in Kenya. I had already fallen in love with this amazing continent upon visiting South Africa and Victoria Falls in 2015, but seeing how unique Kenya was only strengthened that love. The landscape was so open (and dry) compared to Kruger, Read More…
Game Viewing in South Africa and Kenya
Hi everyone, it’s Shannon and I have just returned from an 18-night trip to South Africa and Kenya! It is not a combination that many people do when traveling to Africa. But I have to say that the experiences were wildly different, so I thought I would give you some of my thoughts on the Read More…