South 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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Active Adventures, African Safari

Where To Sleep: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

08 Feb 2013 / Compass Editor

Andrew Drummond, Africa specialist, thrives on exquisite tastes and has done extensive research on the most opulent properties featured in South Africa. Drawing from his conquest for breathtaking destinations and luxury properties, Andrew’s latest pick is the stunningly beautiful Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. “Grootbos is an idyllic blend of extravagance and nature.
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African Safari, Championship Series, River Cruises

10 Expert Travel Trends For Adventures In 2013

14 Nov 2012 / Compass Editor

From Set-Jetting, African Beaches & Latin Glamping to Lemur Fever, World Cup Warm-Up & More... Kensington Tours polled its team of global Destination Experts to see what trends they saw on the horizon for travel in the new year. Kensington’s team of seasoned nomads, globetrotters and adventure enthusiasts came back with this list of insightful trends for planning your vacation in 2013. 1.
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Travel

Safari Houses- Private African Paradises in South Africa and Botswana

12 May 2011 / Compass Editor

Villas aren’t just for Italy anymore. “A growing number of luxury villa rentals and safari houses have sprung up particularly in South Africa and Botswana,” says Brad Crockett, Kensington’s Senior Africa Expert. “They are going to become very popular for families and groups of friends seeking more exclusive safari experiences.”
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Travel

Have An Appetite For Adventure?

02 Dec 2009 / Compass Editor

Kensington can’t wait for 2010. We’ve been busy creating some extraordinary gourmet itineraries for the New Year. Enjoy a sampling of these tasty tours below. Appetizing South East Asia Gourmet Culinary Tour 15 Days from $4,651pp Pamper your palate with this gourmet culinary tour of Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. Travelers will stimulate far more than their sense of taste during this 15 day private guided adventure.
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African Safari

On Safari with Kensington Tours

17 Nov 2009 / Compass Editor

Experience a private guided game drive in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
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