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Showcasing two new camps in the Mara ecosystem: Mara Toto Camp opened in January, an authentic bush camp

with just five tents of the highest standard; and Mara Plains Camp, a camp that has become the discerning choice for many safari enthusiasts, reopening after a complete rebuild in June to take this camp to the highest level of comfort and style, complete with actual images of two of the finishedguest tents. On the slopes of the Chyulu Hills, overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro, is…

Delighted to announce the much anticipated opening of Hemingways Nairobi!!

 

The 45 suite boutique property is strategically located within the pristine Karen suburbs, on 10 acres of tastefully manicured gardens with a magnificent view of the Ngong hills.

 

The luxurious 5 star boutique hotel is the culmination of nearly two years of  intense  construction work that has seen the chain of hotels leave no detail to chance in terms of architectural design, local and contemporary…

Owner run and managed by Fabia Bausch & Nicolas Negre, Chem Chem exudes simple elegance. Lying in a 4,000ha private wildlife concession between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks this stunning lodge's central focus is on relaxation and letting the wildlife come to you.

With experiences on offer…

Sirikoi is located in one of the most beautiful parts of East Africa, on Lewa Wildlife  Conservancy, where guests can use Sirikoi as a base from which to explore remote wilderness areas by air or using quad bikes and buggies. Below are details of several unique excursions that can be offered,…

Three leading tourist attraction sites in Tanzania have been listed among twelve leading tourist attractions in Africa nominated for voting into the Seven Natural Wonders of World.

Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s famous Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti…

dmAFRICA is pleased to promote this unique and exclusive, first-of-its-kind cultural exchange with the Bushmen. This unique experience offers the chance to learn from one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating cultures.

While staying at JACKS CAMP guests are…

The deluxe 6* Constance Le Prince Maurice (located on the north eastern coast of Mauritius) is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment.

Key features of the upgrade include:

• Additional rooms to the Spa de Constance, and a revival of the spa menu including:

The new “Rum Spirit” – a Mauritian sensorial escapade with the delectable fragrances of vanilla, cinnamon and aged amber rum which will leave the skin literally…

With the increased frequency of Emirates to a daily service from 01 Aug to Harare, Zimbabwe,  we feel perfect timing to showcase one of dmAFRICA's favourites lodges - SINGITA PAMUSHANA

ZIMBABWE: As more travellers seek a pristine safari experience; away…

Why not suggest something different and culturally rewarding to expeirence. dmAFRICA is able to provide to some unique festivals taking place in these West Afrcan countries for 2012/3:

Timetable of dates below:

3 July 2012, Elmina (Ghana): Festival Bakatue

8 July 2012, Kumasi, Ghana: Akwasidae

1 Aug 2012, Kumasi, Ghana: Akwasidae

3-5 August 2012, Agou Mountain (Togo): Festival Gbagba

1 Sep 2012, Cape Coast (Ghana): Festival…

Infrastructure:

• The world's biggest hospital is the Chris Hani - Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto .
• South Africa is one of only 12 countries where tap water is safe to drink. Its tap water is rated the third best worldwide.
• Pretoria has the second largest number of embassies in the world after Washington , D.C.
• South Africa is the world's biggest producer and exporter of mohair.
• The rand, the world’s most actively traded…

Recently voted one of the Best Hotels in the Middle East, Indian Ocean and Africa, in Conde Nast Traveller Readers Awards, Vamizi Island is firmly established as one of the world’s favourite destinations. Nestled within the Quirimbas Archipelago in Northern Mozambique, this private island retreat has just…

Unique opportunities are hard to find but the magical Tusitiri dhow is now based at Vamizi Island and offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a dhow safari during their stay.

Tusitiri, which is normally based in Lamu, Kenya, is one of the finest dhows on the East African coastline today and has…

Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa is one of the select few resorts to be featured among Robb Report’s Top 100 Resort Award. The elite group worthy of this title has been handpicked by Robb Report’s editors who have spent the entire last year scouring the globe for the most exclusive retreats on earth.

The…

dmAFRICA's Chairman, Paul Humphreys, and his partner Tatsiana, spent a few days at Royal Malewane Private Game and luxury safari lodge in South Africa's Timbavati last week.

Within 24 hours their game ranger Ryan had managed to secure sightings of "The Magnificent Seven" ... made up of "The Big Five" (Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhino) as well as Cheetah and, most unexpectedly, a pack a Wild Dog just entering the area from the Kruger National Park.

"In…

With 2 days to go until transmission of BBC Planet Earth Live the countdown to the BBC's latest live wildlife documentary has begun.

One of the film crews at Governors Camp, in the Masai Mara. So far the team has gathered some great footage of the lions of the Masai Mara.

There is also…

One of the most exciting new openings in years is about to happen in the Congo in June.

The Congo

• Peaceful & democratic. Not to be confused with volatile Democratic Republic of the Congo to the East

• Former French colony of 4 mill people. 65%…

SOUTH AFRICA: Kurland Hotel (outside Plettenberg Bay, South Africa) is not only one of the most sought after locations to stay in the area, but also offers brilliant value.

Children 5 and under are free all year and children under 12 are free all year with the exception of peak season! This is not just a B&B rate, but has many other inclusions which I have listed below.

With an increase in demand for South Africa as well as the Garden Route, you have no excuse not to have…

Possibly the most breathtaking cultural experience in in contemporary Mozambique

• Every June, Ibo Island celebrates Kueto Siriwala Festival
• Kueto Siriwala means "To not forget your roots" or “Home is where the heart is”
• Experience a real Mozambique cultural & music celebration
• Ibo Island comes alive with local music, food stalls & activities
• Traditional dancing, beautiful local group signing with local instruments
• Children…