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travelessencemag
- Mar 12
- 2 min
New Extra-Private Pool Villas at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas Provide Families and Couples
With its secluded location on Le Chaland Beach, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas offers the perfect base for families and couples...
travelessencemag
- Feb 24
- 9 min
Farai Chimba: Leadership and curating the heritage story as a life and career mantra
The award-winning Farai Chimba is the General Manager for The Victoria Falls Hotel Partnership and current President of the Hospitality...
travelessencemag
- Feb 24
- 6 min
Chasing Waterfalls: Africa’s 8 most spectacular curtains of falling water
A majestic curtain of falling water. Green, riverside foliage nestled on earth’s surface and within the crevices of rocky outcrops....
travelessencemag
- Feb 24
- 6 min
In Search of the Elusive Mountain Gorilla: Trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa One of my 2022 trips took me to Rwanda – aptly yet proudly described by her people as “The Land of a Thousand...
travelessencemag
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Constance Hotels & Resorts on Eco-tourism to preserve the untouched nature of Indian Ocean islands
The Indian Ocean’s fabulous nature is undoubtedly the primary attraction for travellers. A Mauritian hospitality group with seven...
travelessencemag
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Nigel Ngoni Machakata appointed Chef de Cuisine at Dubai's Observatory Bar & Grill
The dynamic chef joins the culinary team at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites’ iconic restaurant and bar Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel...
travelessencemag
- Jan 6
- 4 min
Nairobi's Carnivore Restaurant: A meat lover’s delight
Words by Louisa Choruma ‘’Zambia has the Mosi Beer, Zimbabwe has Zambezi Lager and Kenya has …’Tusker Lager!’” This was our trip leader...
travelessencemag
- Jan 4
- 4 min
Madagascar – The home of the true lemurs!
Words by Louisa Choruma The animated movie ‘’Madagascar‘’ left our spirits giddy and happy. You will remember the entertaining “King...
travelessencemag
- Jan 4
- 15 min
Saving Ngamba: The ultimate adventure to save Uganda's small chimpanzee island
The story of Kerry Stumpe, Founder of not-for-profit organization Children of Conservation, alongside friend and board member Mike Thomas...
travelessencemag
- Jan 4
- 5 min
The Timbo Afrika Mission: Playing a role in averting human-wildlife conflict in Botswana’s Tuli Bloc
For the first time in history, Botswana’s government, in cooperation with the Department of Wildlife & National Parks, proceeded to form...
travelessencemag
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Liwonde National Park: Malawi’s richly diverse wildlife playground
To make the above claim for an area of just 600 sq kms - small by the standards of African Parks - might seem farfetched but the number...
travelessencemag
- Jan 3
- 3 min
Discover Chefchaoen: The Blue Pearl of Morocco
Words by Daphine Mabhiza Nestled away in the Rif Mountains of North West Morocco is an enchanting town called Chefchaouen, a popular and...
travelessencemag
- Jan 2
- 4 min
Idyllic Escapism at Santorini Mozambique
It is magical as much as it is reminiscent of mystical Santorini, Greece’s most prolific destination in the Aegean Sea; except this one...
travelessencemag
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
BO-KAAP: A celebration of colour and rich Capetonian history
Words by Daphine Mabhiza Cape Town has long stood as one of Southern Africa’s top travel destinations, with travellers from all over the...
travelessencemag
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
Latitude 0° Kampala: An urban chic oasis in Uganda’s capital
Sir Winston Churchill called Uganda the “Pearl of Africa”. Avid explorers of Africa today can pull together a myriad of reasons why...
travelessencemag
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
Get social in the heart of Gaborone, Botswana
Avani Gaborone Hotel & Casino is located in Botswana’s capital city and offers leisure travellers a great city escape and businesspeople,...
travelessencemag
- Dec 23, 2022
- 3 min
Inside African Bush Camp’s iconic Somalisa
Since his early childhood, Beks Ndlovu wanted to explore and share the authentic African wildlife experience with people worldwide. This...
travelessencemag
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Aimee Kenemo on growing the African print brand Lupitawax.
Words by Louisa Choruma ‘’Ankara, kitenge are all the same fabric, the names are given based on one’s location. For example, in Tanzania,...
travelessencemag
- Dec 16, 2022
- 5 min
The road to “Frosting on Safari” with Jessica Gower
Pastry Chef and Entrepreneur Jessica Gower chronicles her passionate journey to launching her own safari inspired baking business “My...
travelessencemag
- Dec 15, 2022
- 7 min
Beks Ndlovu: African Bush Camps Founder & CEO on reincarnating the fantasy of “Old untouched Africa"
African Bush Camps(ABC) is a 100% owner-run, African-based safari company designed to delight adventure travelers with authentic safari...
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