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travelessencemag
- Nov 25
- 5 min
Spotlight on Beatrice Kimath and building Kilibeyond Safaris
From humble beginnings to birthing Kilibeyond Safaris Beatrice Kimath is a young, Tanzanian travel entrepreneur, whose business provides...
travelessencemag
- Oct 9
- 3 min
Classic hospitality at Cape Town’s landmark Southern Sun The Cullinan
Enter the revolving doors of the Southern Sun The Cullinan, a premier hospitality destination with 1 Cullinan Street sited as its...
travelessencemag
- Oct 5
- 3 min
Creativity reimagined at the Trademark Hotel
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa Nestled within the leafy suburbs of fast growing Nairobi is the Trademark Hotel, an urban chic 215-roomed...
travelessencemag
- Aug 19
- 6 min
Dakar Unpacked: Top 5 experiences on a whirlwind trip to the Senegalese Capital
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa I didn’t start off the year knowing I would find myself taking my very first trip to West Africa. As a matter...
travelessencemag
- Jul 21
- 4 min
Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort: Romantic Exclusivity in an Adults-Only African Island Paradise
Ensconced on a tiny private island in the remote Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island...
travelessencemag
- Jul 14
- 6 min
Morocco’s calling! 10 Reasons why you must visit
10 reasons why you must experience this land sensory experiences and outdoor adventures If you have a love for desert adventures, sunsets...
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
- 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 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 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 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...
travelessencemag
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls Opens Private Luxury Villa
Southern Africa’s newest safari villa, the Mutota Forest Villa, opens at Victoria Falls in December 2021. The luxury villa is located in...
travelessencemag
- Sep 5, 2021
- 3 min
Pioneering in niche territory: A spotlight on Mosi Wines Founder Tongai Dhafana
Cape Town is home to some of the best wines in the world and with big brands such as Steenberg and Eagle’s Nest dominating the industry,...
travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 5 min
Sustainable tourism with Planeterra
A spotlight on Evie Ndhlovu – Community Development Specialist, East & Southern Africa Zimbabwean born Evie Ndlovu is a woman with a...