The universally well-loved stories are set in Botswana and are about to be released as a BBC production. Our new UK partner is running tours that will follow in the footsteps of the protagonist. Please do pass onto any of your literary friends who you think might be interested
Visit The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency in Person
Taking you into the world of Mma Ramotswe starting from £2995 per person.
Tuesday 4 March, 2008
The popular literary series, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is now a BBC production and the Independent Traveller can take you on a journey through the Botswana that the main protagonist Mma Ramotswe knows and loves. Meet the people that inspired the wonderful …

  

So we helped you plan your Southern Africa trip, now how about Alaska or Sydney ? Here’s how we can book your flights to anywhere in the world….! After many years of good trade relations, we recently embarked on a partnership arrangement with Rosemary Sloggett, the owner of The Independent Traveller, established and accredited Travel Oganisers in the UK. Together and independently we are now able to offer boutique travel services to Southern and East Africa as well as Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Canada and Europe. Rosemary has wisdom, all the accreditations and access to very competitive international air fares. Together …

 

Just spent two amazing nights at Londolozi Tree Camp with my family. Londolozi is looking fantastic. The lodge has just been completely rebuilt and I must say, I can’t fault it.

The rooms at Londolozi Tree Camp are massive. And when you slide open the door to the veranda, you are literally perched on the sand river. The bush becomes part of your room.

The food was the best I have had on safari - awsome lamb cutlets and pork neck, just what you need after a day of bumping around looking for animals.

Londolozi provides a superb safari experience. There is not a single thing I …

  

Visiting the Namib Desert is an absolute must - those dunes have to be seen and touched to be believed.  In my opinion, you need to move shift your focus away from the traditional safari and look to the landscape and some of the more unusual animals and plants.

We went to the Skeleton Coast camp - it’s expensive but absolutely fabulous - unlike anything else. We saw desert elephants, giraffes and huge colonies of seals - and just the wildness of that coast line strewn with ship wrecks and whale bones.  Alternative cheaper accommodation is Cape Cross Lodge.

Its worth going …

 

Reasons to visit Namibia:  True wilderness, unique plants and extraordinary game viewing. Breathtakingly beautiful Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert with towering sand dunes and open plains.

And did you know that Namibia is the only country in the world to specifically address conservation and protection of natural resources in their constitution.

 

My husband Michael & I have taken trips to South Africa with Southern Destinations the last three years in a row from 2005- 2007! (We are in love with the country, people & animals). We would not use any company other than Southern Destinations as they have proven to be the absolute BEST at accomodating our requests & itinerary planning.  We did not have one problem in the 3 years of trips & in fact, were so impressed by their incredible knowledge of all the game reserves as well as the Cape winelands we cannot imagine going anywhere on the African  …

   

I went to Botswana for the most inspiring holiday of my life. Read about my trip and then come experience it for yourself:

Day 1
Sticking to the 15 kg per person luggage limit was a struggle. Richard, who had packed FIVE pairs of shoes was way over the limit while I had packed like a boy and had a mere 8 kilo’s. My teasing comments came back to bite me in the bum when Richards luggage arrived safely in Maun and mine was nowhere to be seen.

Anticipating a week in Botswana …

 

I read such a great email from the CEO of internet company I-Burst. It completely echoes how we feel about this wonderful country we live in - power cuts, Jacob Zuma and all! Enjoy a great read:

2008 has certainly started with a bang! The future was rosy on 31 December 2007, but suddenly everyone is buying candles and researching property in Perth!

A combination of recession in the USA, global equity market negativity, high interest rates, the National Credit Act and power outages have combined to create the perfect storm.

But don’t panic!

This is …

 

Sari and her husband visited Singita and Rhino Walking Safari as well as Cape Town and the Winelands:

Hi Lise,
Just wanted to take a moment and tell you what a fabulous time Sam and I had in South Africa.  All of our selected hotels/lodges added to a vacation that we will remember always.  The order of Rhino Walking Safari, sleeping in the bush, leading up to Singita…and then the lovely hospitality of Four Rosmead and the beautiful setting in the wine country….just perfect. 

Thank you for listening …

  

Uganda is a beautiful country with rolling hills and more banana fields than you can imagine. It exceeded my expectations and touched my heart in a way I never expected. The gorillas and the chimps are a massive selling point, but this country has so much more to offer. This is a birders paradise.

This is now one of my favourite African countries and I would encourage anyone who is looking for a unique but powerful experience to discover the magic I found unique to …