Category: Travel Ideas & Tips

Happy Travel Tips
BON VOYAGE
20 Tips of Happy Travelers

While travel can be challenging, expert travel tips make it simple & enjoyable.

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Jun
DINING ON SAFARI
Dietary Guidelines for Your Travels

Whether your concerns are religious, cultural, ethical or physiological, we share our knowledge to help alleviate food-related stress before you travel.

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Apr
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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS
Fine Details That Make a Big Difference

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle once wrote ”...the little things are infinitely the most important.” Llike Conan Doyle, we believe that it is the little things that manifest unforgettable memories from even

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May
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Kenya’s Wild Open Spaces Crowd Free

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Mar
Experiences not Things

Why should you spend your money on experiences instead of things? Because experience affluence is a better predictor of happiness. And that is always a good reason. The Science behind

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Feb
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Focus On Safari Photography

With such inspiring subject matter to play with, it’s almost impossible to take a bad photo on safari. And these days, with the great leaps and bounds in camera, video

02
Oct
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Kenya – return of the safari pioneers

Small group luxury, exclusive 15-day safari with private, chartered International flights (12 nights in Kenya) Departing JFK November 21st & returning December 4th, 2020 This exclusive small group departure is

27
Aug
Jack's Camp Botswana Safari
Botswana’s Zebra and Wildebeest Migration

From July through September the Great Migration congregates in the Northern Serengeti, Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya where millions of wildebeest (gnus), led by thousands of zebra, join

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Aug
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The Private Safari

WE all have that bucket list of jaw-dropping destinations we want to see one day.   The trouble is, that list may not be exclusive. Thousands of other people also may have

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Jun
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Botswana – Our Top 5 Experiences

Unspoiled. Uncrowded. Unbelievably diverse. Unparalleled adventures. Unlimited access to Africa’s unique wildlife. Welcome to Botswana.   Rothschild Safaris can bring you much closer to this wealth of natural attractions with

10
Jun
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Discovering Australia’s New South Wales

YOU can have your cake and eat it too in New South Wales (NSW), the fifth-largest of Australia’s states and territories. And while that cake is bigger than Texas in size – literally

10
Jun
Africa for the Adventurous Traveler

Looking for an action-packed adventure? We highlight four of our top picks on the African continent: A WALK IN THE PARK – A Zambian Walking Safari When it comes to

14
May
Gourmet meal and Wine
Our Guide to the Best Farm-to-Table Lodges in Africa

When the farm to table movement first reared its head, everyone had an opinion. Many people thought it might be a passing phase, but years later, it is safe to

13
May
Cape Town Coast
The Romance & Luxury Guide to Cape Town

Cape Town has entirely captured our hearts. Rightly so, having won many accolades over the years including best city in the world, best city for restaurants and bars and one

05
Feb
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An Authentic Cultural Experience – Getting Off The Beaten Path

An Authentic Cultural Experience – Getting Off The Beaten Path By Victoria Jewell, Travel Designer for Rothschild Safaris Having spent 2.5 weeks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with fellow colleagues

14
Jan
Beyond Big 5 Rothschild Safaris (5)
Beyond The Big 5

A recount of 2.5 weeks in South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls By Ashley Gamble, Travel Designer for Rothschild Safaris Each time I return to Africa, I have the same

14
Jan
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Best time of the year for an African Safari

Our comprehensive list below will help inspire your African adventure. We explain the best time to travel to each region, and why.

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Dec
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Spa and Wellness in South Africa

Rest, Recover, & Relax on Safari – Luxury Spas in South Africa Life should be grasped by the reigns, right? Treasure every moment. Squeeze in all you can. Then out

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Dec
Bhutan Travel Resized
Combining West Bengal and Bhutan in 2020

It is easy to combine West Bengal & Bhutan, attending one of the most enjoyable festivals in Bhutan with an incredibly interesting journey-less-traveled through India.

07
Dec
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Why Everyone Deserves a Christmas Safari

Plan your Safari for December 2020 now… Because it really is never too early to start talking about a safari. “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening

18
Nov
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What to Pack for Safari

My mother says ‘pack’ is a four-letter word. And what to pack for safari is a question that is loaded with concerns about the strange and the unknown. Suddenly pack

15
Oct
Best Safari in South Africa
Why Having the Right Guide in Africa is so Important

The African wildlife safari world is continually changing… New luxury safari properties, altered migration routes, changes in ownership, and game reserves in South Africa and beyond… and so, our advice

20
Sep
Traveling to the Desert – by Tanaya Lambert

I spent 5 days in the Sahara Desert of Morocco to hand-pick the ultimate experience for you…  During my Sahara desert trip quest, I traveled for 120 hours across two

18
Sep
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Safety First

Is the rewards of a safari worth the risk of traveling to Africa? We investigate! Africa is bigger than Canada, the USA, and China together… and, it has more countries

12
Sep
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Anyone can change everything – a Podcast with Krithi Karanth

Do you worry about the future of our wild planet?  Conservation is never far from our thoughts and this week’s podcast guest lives breathes and works at the very epicenter

11
Sep
South African Wineries/Wine Farms

Let’s discover South African Wine Country… We begin with the history of South African wine Should you ever find yourself lucky enough to swirl a splash of De Toren, The

05
Sep
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Indian Festivals for your Bucket List

Human beings have woven communities and culture together through the spirit of festival for centuries (the Indian Festival of Deepawali has been celebrated for over 2,500 years). There is nothing

21
Aug
Ethical Travel
Ethical Travel

Every exploration brings new acquaintances, experiences, and stories. As you gain an increased understanding of different cultures and histories you learn to see your own world with renewed perception. Our

19
Aug
Skeleton Coast Safaris
The Land God Made in Anger

© Shipwreck Lodge Skeleton Coast Safaris and Shipwreck Lodge There is a secret world that not many people will talk about. Even those who have known about it through the

16
Aug
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Planning a Luxury African Safari

Rothschild Safari Travel Designers are always answering questions. Here is a collection of the ones we hear the most: Frequently asked safari questions. Is it safe to go on safari?

07
Aug
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What is a Safari?

Someone says safari and instantly our minds fill with a very particular series of images. We see four-wheel-drive vehicles traversing dusty roads and fording streams. And we think of mosquito

06
Aug
Best Beaches in Africa
Best Beaches in Africa

Best Beaches in Africa Beaches the world over consist of a combination of silicone, quartz, and weather. And this unassuming mix can reliably be found along around 18,950 miles (30,500

05
Aug
Serengeti Plains
Great African Migrations

The annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara is one of the greatest natural spectacles on earth. So magnificent in fact, that an extra wonder

25
Jul
Elephant conservation
Podcast: How Many Elephants? with Holly Budge

Did you know that 96 elephants are poached every day? What does that figure mean? Simply this: If you would like to see an elephant a decade from today you

24
Jul
Rhino conservation
Everything you need to know about Rhino Conservation & Protection

Rhino populations have generally increased by around 41% throughout the last decade. Are rhinos still endangered? Absolutely. In 2018, two rhinos were killed every day. Very worrying is the fact

23
Jul
Kenyan Safari
10 Best Safari Experiences In Kenya

  When the first travelers came to see wildest Africa, a Kenyan safari tour was the ultimate dream trip. It was the birthplace of safari travel… And many years later,

22
Jul
Why Our Travelers Love Mfuwe Lodge

Awaiting the Travel + Leisure Travelers’ Choice Awards List for the Top 5 properties in Africa drives us batty with suspense every July! Now the list is out… Who made

18
Jul
Best African Safari in December
Africa’s Eighth Wonder

The Great Migration always conjures up the wildest, raw and extravagant show Africa has to offer. And for a continent that makes much of its living out of being wild

18
Jul
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Consider a Self Drive Safari in Namibia

Someone says ‘road trip.’You don’t automatically think ‘Africa.’We don’t blame you. As a rule, Africa is generally not a continent where guests are encouraged to drive around by themselves. There

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Jul
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Destinations for your Dream Spiritual Journey

It is said that the culture of a nation resides in the hearts, souls and spiritual pilgrimages of its people. And it is through the culture and spirit of a

04
Jul
Romantic Destinations in Africa
Romantic Destinations in Africa

Location, location, location. It doesn’t only apply to real estate. When it comes to essential celebrations, our thoughts often turn to the perfect background first. And when the occasion is

03
Jul
Must-See African Celebrations for Every Festival Lover

Throughout the vast continent of Africa, a toothy grin, a mischievous giggle, and a joyous dance are only ever a moment away. African Festivals are a way to stay connected

01
Jul
In Uganda ~by Pam Langhoff

I recently returned from an amazing 12-day overland trip through Uganda. Since I am spoiled by going on safari at least once a year, I suffer the terrible burden of

27
Jun
Explore the Best Experiences in Primate Africa

Rothschild Safaris designs every trip following extensive and close consultation. We discern not only what our guests dream about but our Travel Designers are particularly good at adding a sprinkling

26
Jun
How to Play Golf on Holiday and Live to Tell the Tale

We don’t speak golf… as a sport. But when it comes to enjoying your favorite hobby on Safari, we are perfectly fluent. Did you know Africa features an excellent 828

13
Jun
A Gentleman’s Guide to Packing for Safari

Who packs the bags for the next Safari in your family? You know we are a company run by a herd of matriarchs and we have packing for children and

12
Jun
The Safari Gadgets on our Must-Have list

Which moment excites you most about travel? Is it when you finally leave home and are on the way to the airport that you feel all the minutiae of ordinary

11
Jun
Why your next Safari should be to Botswana…

Botswana has two very distinct faces. And she wears them both with utter conviction. Parched During the dry season, you will have little doubt that you are in the midst

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May