March 2011

Go with the flow!

The flow of water through Victoria Falls is at its peak from now through until June - so if you can make it down to the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe during this time you'll really appreciate the local name of Mosi-oa-tunya - "the smoke that thunders". The churning waters create a plume of spray that rises on the breeze and from far off looks just like the smoke of a bush fire. Click here to find out more...

Burning bright...

News from India may be dominated by the Cricket World Cup at present, but what's likely to bowl you over is the eclectic mix of old and new. The wildlife highlight is the magnificent tigers within India's parks and reserves. You won't be stumped for ideas if you take a look at our website...

On terra firma

Famed for its walking safaris - this style of game viewing was effectively born in South Luangwa - Zambia has some of southern Africa's finest wildlife guides. Nothing quite matches the exhilaration of walking in the bush with an expert guide and an armed ranger. You can even walk from camp to camp, most of which are pleasantly small and intimate. To learn more about walking safaris in Zambia click here.

Watery wonderland

Botswana's verdant Okavango Delta is surrounded by desert and arid plains. Travelling by mokoro - a dugout canoe poled by a native guide - ensures you experience its phenomenal wildlife in almost total silence. In the dry season - April to October - animals gather near the permanent watercourses, so are easier to see.