Africa Travel Blogs

African Safari

Where To Sleep: Jack's Camp, Botswana

27 Feb 2013 / Compass Editor

As our Africa expert extraordinaire, Gabrille Nijdam is a catalogue of intricate safari details and secluded luxury lodges. Carefully researched and personally experienced, her list of luxury safari camps is impressive. Making Gaby’s list of picks is no easy feat as her expectations for opulence, comforts and jaw-dropping moments are extremely demanding. If you’re considering a Botswana tour, our Africa specialist will undoubtedly direct you to Jack’s Camp.
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Nature's Splendor

Madagascar Surprises

15 Feb 2013 / Africa Destination Expert

I'll be the first to admit that I'm in a serious and committed relationship with Africa. I've traveled to over 11 countries and been on more than a 100 game-drives in various parks. The affair is exciting, terrifying, inspiring and unwavering. The best part? No matter how comfortable or familiar I become, there's always more opportunities to learn, discover and be swept off my feet time and time again.
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African Safari

Seeking Adventure: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Facing Mountain Gorillas and Tracking Game

21 Nov 2012 / Africa Destination Expert

It’s pretty safe to say that I’m a fully-fledged Africa junkie. I’ve had a range of travel experiences in various African countries over the past few years. From seeking out the Big 5 on over 60 game-drives to diving with sharks in South Africa and climbing the dunes in Namibia to sleeping under the stars in 5-star luxury tented camps. I’ve had other equally amazing experiences but my bucket list still remains boundless.
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African Safari, Tailor-made Private Tours

Madagascar: Discover The Eighth Continent With Kensington Tours

29 Aug 2012 / Africa Destination Expert

As Kensington’s Africa Director, I am overjoyed with our recent addition to our award-winning Africa portfolio – private guided safaris and tours to the eco-rich isle of Madagascar! So unique that ecologists refer to it as the 8th continent, this isolated wonderland’s playful lemurs, phenomenal beaches, baobab trees and outlandish creatures are quietly climbing their way to the top of every globetrotter’s hit list.
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Travel

"The World's Best Luxury Tours Specialists" - Fodor's Travel

30 May 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Tours was chosen as one of The World's Best Luxury Tours Specialists by Fodor's Travel Intelligence Blogger Suzanne Steinert. For specializing in intimate, hand-crafted adventure tours at an unbeatable value, Kensington Tours makes the top list for the industry's best client-to-client ratio (often 2:1) and competitive custom guided tour prices in over 90 countries.
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Travel

Tunisia Signature Tour Selected For Inclusion In National Geographic Traveler's "50 Tours Of A Lifetime"

20 Apr 2012 / Compass Editor

Our Tunisia Signature tour has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine's 2012 "50 Tours Of A Lifetime"! Based on the most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best-guided and most sustainable, our Tunisia tour is a winning choice for a tour of a lifetime.
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Family Fun, Family, African Safari, Ocean Cruises

10 Kidtastic Family Adventures For Summer 2012

16 Apr 2012 / Compass Editor

Share in the Wonders of China’s Iconic Great Wall, Kenya’s Awe-Inspiring Game Reserves and the Galapagos’ Volcanic Rocks Teaming with Wildlife. With summer break approaching, Kensington Tours is offering parents relief from the stresses of vacation planning with their collection of thrilling, educational and inspiring ‘Kidtastic’ Family Adventures.
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Travel

Kensington Cares: Kindergarten Project is Underway!

04 Apr 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Cares is currently funding the construction of a kindergarten in Trans Mara District (just outside Masai Mara National Reserve) to replace the much too small and crumbling room that once served as a not such a welcoming or effective learning environment. The local building crew is working on plastering up the inside and outside of the building and other final touches. We recently received these images of the progress of our kindergarten project as well as some of the children.
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Travel

South Africa Big Five of Land & Sea - Savings of $500 per person

05 Mar 2012 / Compass Editor

South Africa - Big Five of Land & Sea Sophisticated Action Packed Special - Savings of $500! 10 Days from $4,360 pp An adventure of stunning contrasts, you'll experience South Africa's many riches on this luxurious private tour featuring five star accommodation. Discover cosmopolitan Cape Town famed for its awe-striking views, culinary delights, wine lands & hip vibe on this South Africa tour.
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Travel

Encounter the final crumbles of elegance at the Kasbah of Telouet

23 Feb 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Tours’ Destination Expert, Aurelie Gilles, suggests that Morocco tours will often highlight the country's timeless beauty through its storied history. Guests wanting to encounter one of Morocco's most unique relics can make the trek to the ruins of the once-great Kasbah of Telouet, a Berber village of traditional grandeur. Sitting just above 5,000 feet in elevation, travelers must hike the winding, dusty paths of the elegant High Atlas Mountains to reach the epic Telouet.
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