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When the Crosser family completed their Safari to Africa we quickly knew the parents enjoyed the trip. April Crosser wrote to us and started with: Our trip was literally perfect!
One way to tell we have done our job… Our Clients break into Song and send us a video of the occasion. {see end of blog for proof} We are
Around the beginning of the year, the animals who sign up for the Great Migration can be found gathering in Ndutu. Around mid-March to the beginning of April, the herds
In northern Peru, there is an area where adventurers can still lose themselves in the old-fashioned traditions of travel. The Amazons of Peru have everything a modern adventurer might require.
Lima, Peru is an ugly city. And yet. It appears on all the most important culinary success lists. With a third of Peru’s population packed into its urban sprawl, this is
A living exhibit of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are a jumble of lava fields and still-smoking still-island-making geology. Semi-submerged calderas, lava fields and tubes, black sand beaches and puffing volcanic
A hundred and fifty years after the last convict ship, the Hougoumont, arrived in Western Australia filled with Britain’s petty criminals, the country still has not quite rehabilitated its rakish
A World Heritage Site and one of the most complex tropical rainforest ecosystems on earth. It is also the largest continuous tropical rainforest on the Australian continent. You will find
What makes the Maldives special? Location, location, location. When 99% of a country is water but the other 1% happens to lie right in the middle of the important trade
a mountain that is the perfect attraction for every visitor to Cape Town. The tableau of this landmark, with or without its tablecloth (courtesy of the Cape Doctor or South-Easter
Our Man in Cape Town is a visionary. And his sights are ones of incredibly detailed clarity. When Ozzy looks at the future of travel, this is what he sees:
The heart of Soul Design can be found amongst the cobbled streets and brightly colored facades of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town. Even here, amidst a riot of pigments Abi
As travelers are starting to demand increasing functionality and convenience from their luggage brands, I decided to take up the opportunity to use a G-RO bag on a recent luxury
we are not easily tempted… but we might say ‘I do’ to: THE QUIRIMBAS, MOZAMBIQUE Off north eastern Mozambique, lie around 32 little islands surrounded by deserted, Indian Ocean beaches
When Egypt decided to build the Aswan dam in 1954, they set in motion the start of what would eventually become the UNESCO World Heritage program. By July of 2017
The incisive E and F John Williams used to compose the entire theme tune for Jaws are still instantly recognizable. But the life of the Great White has changed quite
They say you don’t need a holiday. You simply need Cape Town. Only, there is so much to do in the Mother City, I’m starting to think what you really
There is a Nilotic subtribe of the Maasai living in north-central Kenya. They call themselves Lokop or Loikop, which some agree translate to ‘owners of the land’, but we know
If you think Machu Picchu is called the Lost City of the Inca’s because Western Explorers kept losing track of who discovered it… you are in great company. Hiram Bingham
Think back to the best holiday of your life. Would you rather give away the money that experience cost you … or only forfeit all your memories from the same
On the 24th of September 1967 a ‘racist, alcoholic’* woman who, by most accounts, was not very easy to like, pitched two tents in a remote rainforest of the Ruhengeri
Straddling the equator, about 600 miles from the mainland, the archipelago of the Galápagos Islands consists of about 19 islands (& tons of smaller islets) off the coast of Ecuador. You
Almost all the Rothschild Safaris’ Travel Designers were born and/or lived in Africa. I started life in the middle of the Kalahari desert… and raised my children in the middle of
I was sent right off the beaten path and given 10 glorious days to explore Zambia. This is what I found. Let’s put the cards on the table: I have
When Spanish invaders arrived in Peru circa 1532, it did not take them long to learn about the importance of a common plant in local culture. The priests were using
A massive herd of elephants with babies welcomed us to the Timbavati en route to Kambaku River Sands. It was an auspicious start to our Kruger self-drive trip. As we
When I stepped off the plane in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia I had no idea what to expect. While I’ve been to southern and western Africa before, there’s something special about
I hit Ugandan ground at full speed with a drive across the heart of the country from the shores of Lake Victoria to the jungles of Kibale Forest on the
Angela from our Johannesburg office just returned from visiting Madikwe Private Reserve, a 185,000 acre (75,000 hectares) reserve, and just an easy hour’s flight (or 3-1/2 hour drive) from Johannesburg.
Rothschild Safaris has been watching with interest as Jochen Zeitz (former Puma Chief Executive) has been creating the first African Contemporary Art Museum, located in Cape Town, South Africa. This
Today being World Rhino Day, Rothschild Safaris would like to acknowledge and thank our friends at The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy for all the amazing conservation it does, but today in
The first thing you’ll notice upon arriving at Sarara Camp are the views. Surrounded by mountains and overlooking wildlife-rich forestland, dotted with riverbeds and Samburu communities, there is nothing quite
Malawi is often referred to as “the warm heart of Africa.” This relatively small country located in the center of Southern Africa is known for calm, lovely people and a
What do all of our African Safaris have in common? The way that conservation filters through nearly every experience and all destinations. Your guides educate you about local conservation efforts,
National Geographic recently launched a new mini-series called “Savage Kingdom.” This series aims to tell the timeless story of predators versus prey and the everyday battle of life and death on
Explore the magic of Africa with this Classic Zambia safari! Before you even arrive at camp in South Luangwa National Park, you are likely to spot elephants lumbering across the
Visiting the gorillas of Rwanda and Uganda is one of the most special wildlife experiences available on the continent of Africa. So much work has gone into protecting these magnificent
The Indian Ocean coast of Africa experiences significant daily tides. These tides can vary throughout the day and also throughout the year. From March through May, the difference between high and
When beginning to plan a safari in Africa, many of our travelers are curious to know about the weather and the pros and cons of booking a Botswana Safari during
Our love affair with Cape Town runs deep. Leora Rothschild, founder of Rothschild Safaris, was born and raised in South Africa. She’s watched this colorful city evolve over the years
Ahhhhh… Zanzibar! Between the pristine Indian Ocean beaches and the exotic Swahili Stone Town, there is no place quite like this island. Located just off the coast of Tanzania, it’s
Without question, kids love the African safari experience. Being able to see, hear, and smell big game closer than you ever thought possible is a thrill to everyone, young or
The Galapagos Islands, home to an incredible amount of biodiversity, is one of our favorite wildlife-based destinations worldwide. The Galápagos Islands have a stunningly diverse population of animals – wildlife that
We recently had a chance to sit down and chat with our friend Hannes Kruger, the General Manager at Madikwe Hills in South Africa. We loved hearing about his favorite
As anyone who has been on safari in Africa knows – it’s the string of larger-than-life characters and unique personalities that make for the best safari experience. Our very own
Anyone who would pick up, start running, and complete an ultra marathon is, as you can imagine, quite dedicated. So it’s no surprise then, upon meeting Jamie Gaymer, the head
After a long international flight, our travellers are always delighted to arrive at one of a few boutique properties in the Karen neighbourhood of Nairobi. And now, neighbouring a giraffe
You heard it here first! If you’re planning a multi-generational safari of a large groups adventure in Africa, there is no better place to wrap up your safari than at
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