Travel Planning

  • - REVIEW - Reading Time: ±5 Minutes Situated in the world famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa, Savanna Private Game Reserve has shared traversing rights over the Western Sector of the reserve. This is a true wildlife haven!…

  • Reading Time: ±7 Minutes Throughout most of Africa, peak safari season has traditionally coincided with the dry winter season (roughly from July to October). Old wisdom holds that this is when game viewing is ‘easiest’ because of the lack of…

  • Reading Time: ±7 Minutes “There is no doubt that a game-viewing safari is a bucket list trip that everyone has to do at least once. However, there is far more to experience and, other ways in which to do it,…

  • Reading Time: ±7 Minutes “To be on foot in a wilderness area is far more than a thrilling adrenaline rush, it is the most immersive safari experience you could possibly take. Here are a range of our favourites…” North &…

  • Reading Time: ±7 Minutes Wildlife photography is a highly specialised niche and can be fairly intimidating for those just starting out. Fortunately, there are countless online resources to help and, by adhering to a few small tips and tricks you’ll be…

  • The team at Wild & Isle has compiled a list of adventures that we would definitely travel for, right now. Read on to find out which African experiences we chose, and why. Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Gorilla Trekking in…

  • In this article we will focus on camps and trails within South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park zooming in on the idea of experiencing safari on foot. Walking trails and camps awaken all explorers’ senses. From feeling the earth under your shoes, smelling…

  • During this Covid-19 lockdown we have decided to take the safari experience back to its uncomplicated and authentic roots with some reading material on authentic safari experiences in Zambia. Regions featured include Zambia’s largest reserve Kafue National Park, it’s wild…

  • Royal Malewane Farmstead Royal Malewane’s new Farmstead lodge is an intimate and contemporary destination consisting of three luxury farm suites and a lovely Private Villa. Each of the farm suites include a private pool, front and back porch and a…

  • The Greater Kruger National Park, in the North Eastern region of South Africa, is the largest game reserve in the country and one of the largest in Africa. At 19 485 km squared it is the same size as Israel,…

  • All ports of entry into South Africa have been informed that unabridged birth certificates and consent letters are no longer required for international minors travelling to South Africa with their parents. The waiver was recently signed by Minister Motsoaledi and comes into effect immediately. Please see requirements below:

  • Who is African Parks? African Parks is a non-profit organisation, founded in 2000, whose goal is to manage 20 National Parks by 2020. At this moment African Parks manage 16 National Parks and protected areas across Africa with emphasis on economic development and…