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travelessencemag
- Jun 7
- 4 min
A talk with a hospitality trailblazer Hazel Gumpo
- Building people and dreams in Africa’s tourism landscape – - Words by Louisa Choruma - Head Hunting or scouting ...

travelessencemag
- May 26
- 3 min
Bertha Bryson Mrisha: Chasing the entrepreneurial dream in the UAE
Meet Bertha, the Founder and Owner of Be Beads Accessories 32-year old Bertha Bryson Mrisha relocated to the United Arab Emirates in 2017...

travelessencemag
- May 23
- 3 min
First Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Born in the Western Serengeti
With the population of Eastern black rhino dropping from 10 000 in 1970 to less than 1000, this species is critically endangered. But...

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
- 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 25
- 5 min
Jumping to Conclusions: Girls' trip across Namibia’s desert landscapes
Words by Christy Sakuyungwa What started out as an impromptu discussion on the possibility of taking a trip to explore Namibia with my...

travelessencemag
- Mar 11
- 6 min
Butho Ncube on Drakensberg Mountains through the lens
An impassioned individual who has grown immensely fond of the outdoors, hiking, travelling and landscape photography, Butho Ncube views...

travelessencemag
- Mar 4
- 4 min
Serenity welcomes you at the Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
Immersing travellers in Africa’s wild beauty, The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara boasts a unique location...

travelessencemag
- Mar 2
- 4 min
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort: A convergence of African Island seclusion & natural luxury
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort brings authentic luxury to an African island hideaway. An escapist’s dream, this is a place to lose...

travelessencemag
- Feb 28
- 3 min
A journey through time at Zannier Hotels Sonop
Namibia, well known for its vast terrains of contrast, with desert dunes rolling into the sea and savanna-scapes tapering off into salt...

travelessencemag
- Feb 25
- 4 min
Inside Nairobi's African Heritage House
The African Heritage House, which overlooks Kenyan capital’s National Park, has become synonymous with an epic showcase of African...

travelessencemag
- Feb 23
- 5 min
Lulu Pownall takes on Mount Kilimanjaro
“The time was about 6 am and we felt energized and restored from the entire night hike. We were almost closer to Stella point which is...

travelessencemag
- Feb 18
- 5 min
One with nature at Singita Kwitonda Lodge & Kataza House
Right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, northwest of Rwanda, sits two luxury Singita properties; Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza...

travelessencemag
- Feb 17
- 3 min
When in Zambia, wildlife encounters await you at Avani Victoria Falls Resort
Avani Victoria Falls Resort connects the wild side of travellers to Zambia's wondrous landscapes and big game thrills. With iconic...

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 11
- 6 min
Editor's Pick: Uncontested Luxury and Riverfront serenity at Matetsi Victoria Falls
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa Matetsi Victoria Falls was our last pitstop on our weeklong trip to Victoria and Hwange before heading back to...

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...