Picture this…

You’re taking a refreshing dip in the False Bay waters off the Cape Peninsular Coast when a colony of African penguins’ swim amongst you in the pristine blue waters. Ducking and diving through the waters in between you and the crashing waves these relaxed penguins happily swim or waddle past you as you enjoy your time on Boulders Beach.

If waters are too refreshing for your liking, there is a great way to see the penguins from the warmth of the land on a wooden walkway which has many vantage points to witness the penguins frolicking in the ocean, sunbathing on the sandy beach or waddling up the magnificent boulder formations which gives the beach it’s namesake.

The African penguins look cute and cuddly, but please note… You can not touch or feed the penguins.

After your close encounter with the African penguins take a leisurely drive to the nearby Simon’s Town where you can enjoy a nice glass of wine and amazing seafood whilst overlooking the picturesque ocean.

It’s time to get your Seabiscuit legs ready.

Today is the day that you get to take the best seat in the house!

You will be experiencing a front row seat during the most spectacular show on earth… And you’ll be experiencing it on horseback. The horse riding trails in Africa are as diverse as the terrain, whether you choose a Big 5 safari, beach rides or plains game safari you won’t be disappointed.

As you canter along you feel the fresh air on your face, smelling the foliage and relishing nature’s beauty as you trot through areas which can not be reached by vehicle. As you feel the grass and bush brush past you while ducking those nasty thorns, and you listen to the sounds of Africa and realize that the only thing separating you from the animals is the African air and the expertise of your guide.

Whether you’re trotting through the Cape Winelands in South Africa, along the sandy beaches of Mozambique, on the banks of the Zambezi above the Victoria Falls or the inland delta of Botswana you will be truly mesmerised by the true essence of Africa through this intimate experience.

You’ve heard stories, seen pictures, and had it on your bucket list for years – now it’s time to experience the phenomenon of the Great Migration for yourself!

Possibly the most exhilarating event in nature and now classified as a “Seven New Wonders of the World”, is the annual Wildebeest and Zebra Migration of East Africa. As the seasons change, thousands upon thousands of wild animals cross the Serengeti plains of East Africa towards the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in search of food and water. With no exact start or finish, the specific timing and route all depend on the rains each year.

With the rain fuelling the migration, it dictates where the herds will be at different times of the year. The yearly cycle begins in the south of the Serengeti National Park, where half a million calves are born between January and March. But when the rains end in May, the land dries fast and the grazing animals must move on in order to survive, heading for their dry season refuge in the Maasai Mara, Kenya.

As the migration moves further north, it truly sets the path for the most dramatic natural spectacle in the world – The famous Mara River Crossing. Here millions of wildebeest and zebras make their way across the river. They will be hunted, stalked and run down by the larger carnivores as they arrive at the Mara River in their tens of thousands, gathering and waiting to find the perfect opportunity to run the gauntlet.

By late October, the short rains begin to fall on the Serengeti’s plains, filling seasonal watering holes and bringing new blooms of growth, the wildebeest and zebra’s start heading back south.

This experience will give you a front row seat to the migration. With all-inclusive, luxury migratory camps specifically focusing on following the migration, it is truly one for the adventurer at heart, one who enjoys the rugged edges although still appreciates the creature comforts and enjoys the luxurious side of travel.

Due to the migration being unpredictable, please enquire for our up-to-date advice on which camps will give you the best opportunity to witness this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon for your potential dates.

To be frank, this excursion is for the adventurer who seeks the thrill of the kill.

You know who you are! Don’t worry, we’re here for you.

Nothing is more profound than witnessing human nature take its natural predatory course. Can you picture a pride of lioness’ singling out a small buffalo on the fringe of it’s heard? Or catching a cheetah sprint across a field to narrow the life of a zebra? Or witnessing a leopard hoisting an impala up a tree? What happens after that is far greater than anything your imagination can conjure.

A guide can get you right up near the action – yes, safely – and the only thing you need do is have your camera ready. So when those lions and leopards are feasting, and that cheetah is preparing its takeout, you can crack open a refreshment and scroll through your pictures in awe, mentally preparing how you’ll relay this story to folks back home.

What do you say, bring it on?