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travelessencemag
- May 19
- 4 min
Riverside opulence at Tongabezi
Tongabezi is a romantic hideaway nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls. Over the last thirty years...

travelessencemag
- May 16
- 3 min
Khami National Monument: Inside the Torwa Dynasty
Possessing subtle and mysterious beauty, Khami National Monument is one of Zimbabwe’s five World Heritage Sites. The astonishing dry...

travelessencemag
- Apr 5
- 5 min
When in Zambia: Royal Chundu is open, remote, and ready to welcome you!
Zambia is an untouched opportunity of humble hospitality; deeply layered cultures of 73 tribes all coming together as one nation;...

travelessencemag
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Behold Le Lac Rose: Senegal's Pink Wonder
Only 3 square kilometers in size with no development anywhere near its shores, Lake Retba still manages to attract large numbers of...

travelessencemag
- Mar 29
- 4 min
Maliba Mountain Lodge: A remarkable escape to the peaks and valleys of Lesotho
Tucked away in the Royal Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, in Ts’ehlanyane National Park, is Maliba Lodge, a 5-star mountain retreat that...

travelessencemag
- Mar 22
- 4 min
An invitation to Mauritius: Pristine ocean views and rushing waterfalls at the "Shangri-La"
Words by Louisa C Choruma High School English literature classes brought with them the joys of learning new terms and the pleasures of...

travelessencemag
- Feb 15
- 4 min
Explore Zimbabwe's pristine Eastern Highlands
Eastern Highlands lands itself on the list of prime tourist destinations in Zimbabwe, renowned as a breath-taking, nature and outdoor...

travelessencemag
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Zimbabwe's Gonarezhou National Park: A wild marvel to explore
Words By Joanna Craig There are few places left in this world where adventure seekers are truly able to unplug, even if just for a few...

travelessencemag
- Feb 10
- 6 min
A new dawn for Uganda's Tourism as a new destination brand is launched
The new brand— Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, draws upon Uganda’s global reputation as one of the most endowed destinations, famous...

travelessencemag
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Africa Travel Week is back!
Get ready to bump elbows at Africa’s most anticipated travel trade show as registrations open! ATW, including WTM Africa and the...

travelessencemag
- Feb 10
- 3 min
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa unveils new luxury suites
With the launch of its stunning new state-of-the-art suites, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa is proud to elevate its...

travelessencemag
- Feb 9
- 11 min
Conquering peaks: 5 days of hiking up Malawi's Mount Mulanje
Words By Chloe McCormack Being Scottish, the idea of climbing a mountain isn’t a new one to me, in fact it’s something I quite enjoy!...

travelessencemag
- Feb 6
- 4 min
Namibia: 7 reasons why you should visit this paradise of contrasting landscapes
Savannah vegetation with wandering wildlife in the Etosha Pan, the Kalahari and Namib Deserts with captivating orange sand dunes angled...

travelessencemag
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
Mauritius expected to fully open its borders on October 1st
The Republic of Mauritius is looking forward to the full reopening of its borders on 1st October, when vaccinated international travelers...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
Emerson Zanzibar: Where heritage meets passion
Culture, History, Art, Music & Gastronomy experiences set in Stone Town heritage buildings of boutique hotels. Emerson Zanzibar is a...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Inside Zannier Hotels Omaanda: Peregrinations through Wild Namibia
In search of evasiveness? What about discovering the vast Namibian landscape and pampering yourself in exquisite lodges? Zannier Hotels...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 5 min
Top 10 things to do when in Malawi
Malawi is a relatively unknown African country, landlocked between Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania, with a third of the land mass is...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 4 min
Coast to coast: Africa's Top 10 must-explore beaches
Who doesn’t love a beachfront vacation; colorful drinks with a little umbrella floating on some ice, fresh seafood to embellish and just...

travelessencemag
- Oct 21, 2020
- 4 min
A day spent in Soweto's Vilikazi Street
Photo credit: Sergey Mayorov Soweto, an infamous township situated in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, has evolved from what was...

travelessencemag
- Oct 11, 2020
- 4 min
Discover Mana Pools: A place of untouched beauty
As the sun rises, you are wakened by a distinctive call of fish eagles as well as the sounds of different bird calls fill the air. The...