Insights & Stories on African Travel | Blog

Sometimes the best travel experiences begin with a recommendation from friends — and in our case, that recommendation made all the difference.

Safari photography tips from Neville Jones, founder of Experiential Travel, who has planned and led more than 130 African safaris: how to shoot into the light, photograph from below the eyeline, catch the moment after the obvious one, and work with your safari guide to get the images most people drive past.

Can wildlife be predicted or guaranteed on safari? It’s a question we’re often asked — particularly by first-time travellers. The short answer is no. More importantly, trying to do so misunderstands what a safari is, and risks diminishing what makes it extraordinary.

What if your safari didn’t just tread lightly—but actually gave back to the land and people that made it possible?

That’s the promise of a new kind of safari: one that goes beyond sustainability and into something even more powerful—regeneration.

Luxury travel is evolving beyond indulgence. For decades, luxury travel was defined by five-star accommodations, fine dining, and lavish spa treatments. However, today’s affluent travelers are seeking something far deeper than material indulgence. A new era of transformational luxury travel has emerged, where high-net-worth individuals prioritize personal growth, sustainability, and authentic experiences over traditional opulence.