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Opening HoursWhere to go in Africa
From the plains of the Serengeti, to the souks of Marrakech to the white-sand beaches along the coast of Mozambique, there sure is some variety within this vast continent, and we can arrange trips from the very north of Morocco down to the very tip of the Cape with plenty of places in between.
Where to go in Africa
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Mozambique
Mozambique is the ultimate holiday destination thanks to mile upon mile of palm-fringed coastline, warm turquoise waters and now a national park...
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Riding South Africa
The appeal of South Africa’s horseback safaris is that everyone from the tiniest tot to the deeply experienced riding traveller will find something...
Riding Safaris in Kenya
Due to the sheer variety of its landscapes and places to stay, Kenya remains an unsurpassed riding safari destination.
Saharan Heli-Safari
As desert-lovers ourselves, we've been scouring our Big Short Break destinations to come up with the ultimate short break desert experience....
Adventure Holidays in Tanzania
Whether you’re an adventure junkie or just like a little bit of a kick now and again, Tanzania has plenty of adventure options, from climbing...
Trekking Holidays: The Kilimanjaro Climb Adventure
Rising from the plains of northern Tanzania close to the Kenyan border, Mt Kilimanjaro dominates the surrounding landscape and on a clear day...
Riding Safari Botswana
Botswana was the birthplace of riding safaris, with the perfect combination of terrains to tackle. Do you want to ride through savannah, desert,...
Botswana Walking Safari
For those with even the slightest active inclination, walking safaris are one of the best ways to see the great wildlife of Botswana. Get up...
Botswana Camping Safaris
Donate your roll mats to the boy scouts, forget deflating air mattresses and expect a hot shower at the end of the day. When it comes to mobile...
Botswana Photographic Safaris
Botswana is arguably one of the most photogenic destinations on the planet due in no small part to the sheer diversity of its landscapes. From...
Private Safaris in Botswana
Heading out into the African bush with a private guide is the ultimate safari experience.
Ethiopian Festivals
Enkutatash, Ledet, Meskel, Timkat, Hidar Tsion, Faskia, Debra Damo… the list of Ethiopian festivals is endless, so plan your trip to coincide...
Madagascar Safaris
Stat alert: a whopping 80% of the flora and fauna in Madagascar isn’t found anywhere else on the planet.
Whale Watching in Madagascar
Madagascar’s phenomenal wildlife is not just restrained to land. Head to this wonder-country between June and the end of September to witness...
Wildlife in Uganda
The wildlife (and primarily the primates) often grab the headlines, but Uganda’s landscapes are equally stunning, from the vastness of Lake...
Dhow and Kayak Safaris
We can arrange private or set departure traditional dhow safaris and kayak safaris between some of the country’s most remote islands, accessible...
Kitesurfing in Madagascar
Fort Dauphin, the first French settlement in Madagascar, is now a haven for watersports enthusiasts.
Discover the Real Cape Town
We strongly recommend taking advantage of some of the excellent privately guided tours that we can arrange during your stay in Cape Town. There...
Luxury Train Journey From Pretoria to Cape Town
Rovos Rail evokes the style and old age glamour of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – minus the murder – with subtle modern...
Cape Town Photography Tour
Explore Cape Town through the eye of a lens on a guided photography tour.
uThando Community Projects Tour
Visit some of the townships surrounding Cape Town; in particular visiting a number of social development programmes that are being implemented here.
Fly Camping in Tanzania
Enhance a safari with a night or two fly camping in the bush.
Birding Safaris in Botswana
The verdant waterways of Botswana’s Okavango Delta offer arguably the ultimate bird watching safari in Africa. As the summer rains arrive in...
Botswana Boat and Canoe Safaris
The beauty of a Botswana safari is the variety of ways to view the game. A boat or canoe safari in the Okavango Delta not only provides a welcome...
Kubu Island Quad Biking
Quad biking is just one way to experience a Botswana safari, and by far one of the most exhilarating. Our five night departure includes two nights...
Sleeping Under the Stars
Sleeping under the vast starry skies of the Makgadikgadi Pans is an experience you will never forget.
Kalahari Bushmen Safaris
The bushmen of the Kalahari have existed for 20,000 years, seamlessly navigating the unique ecosystem that exists here, passing along survival...
The Memory Road
Spend seven days discovering the villages and villas of Southern Morocco as you follow 'The Memory Road', travelling from Marrakesh to Ouarzazate....
Day Trip to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Fez is undoubtedly fascinating in its own right, but also makes a perfect staging post for a visit to many of other of Northern Morocco’s marvels.
Ascent of Jebel Toubkal
Starting out from Imlil, the ascent of 13671-feet Jebel Toubkal is a non-technical climb that requires an overnight stay in a basic but comfortable...
Trekking in the Atlas Mountains
Wherever you stay in the foothills, or the Atlas Mountains proper, we can arrange treks to suit all abilities and inclinations, from short circular...
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Le Quartier Francais
Le Quartier Français is a small, privately owned country inn situated in the heart of the historic village of Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands.
Lion Sands Lodges
Family owned and managed since 1933, Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is located along the Sabie River inside the famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve....
Ngala Tented Camp
Ngala Private Game Reserve was the first reserve to be incorporated into the game rich Kruger National Park (all 36,500 acres of it), and the...
Marataba
Marataba is a 57,000 acre private concession in the heart of the Marakele National Park – a malaria-free wilderness in South Africa’s Limpopo...
La Clé des Montagnes
Surrounded by picture-perfect vineyards and orchards, La Clé des Montagnes is a beautiful old Cape Dutch style property which now houses a selection...
Mont Rochelle
Mont Rochelle is a wonderful boutique hotel set on a hill above the historic village of Franschhoek, surrounded by vineyards and mountains. The...
Makanyane Safari Lodge
Makanyane is a luxurious lodge situated in the Madikwe Game Reserve, overlooking the Marico River. Named after the African wild dog in the Tswana...
Leeu Estates
Tucked away on a hillside overlooking the Franschhoek Valley, Leeu Estates offers contemporary, exclusive accommodation within one of South Africa’s...
Settler's Drift
Settler’s Drift is a 5-star luxury tented lodge set amidst the Kariega Nature Reserve – a big five reserve - on South Africa’s Eastern...
The Silo
Occupying a prime spot along the V&A Waterfront, the Silo is one of the most exciting new hotel openings Cape Town has seen in recent years.
Leeu House
Leeu House is located in the heart of Franschhoek and so is ideally located for those who wish to be able to walk to a range of dining and drinking...
Cape View Clifton
The stylish Cape View Clifton is located in Clifton, a beautiful suburb of Cape Town on the Atlantic seaboard between Lion’s Head Mountain...
Morukuru Ocean House
Looking out over the white beaches, rock pools and sand dunes of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, Morukuru Ocean House boasts a fantastic location...
Morukuru Farm House
Located in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve, Morukuru Farm House is a luxurious private property which sits within 100 hectares of safe,...
Ant's Hill
Ant’s Hill is a beautifully unique bush lodge located on a private game reserve in the malaria free Waterberg plateau (an easy three hour road...
Morukuru Owners House
Under the shade of the Morukuru trees and on the banks of the Marico River, Morukuru Owners House is an idyllic private safari house.
Morukuru River House
Morukuru River House is a luxurious private safari home, perched on the edge of the idyllic Marico River banks.
Shamwari Bayethe Tented Lodge
Sitting within the Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, Shamwari Bayethe Tented Lodge expertly combines luxury with a truly authentic...
Ol Lentille
A collection of four luxury private houses set on a 40,000-acre private conservation area (that's three times the size of Manhattan), 50 miles...
Angama Mara
The Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’ – Angama – lends itself as the moniker for one of Kenya’s newest, and most luxurious lodges....
Mara Expedition Camp
Located on the banks of the Ntiakitiak River the Mara Expedition Camp lies quietly under a grove of ebony trees inside the breath-taking Masai...
The Ocean Spa Lodge
The Ocean Spa Lodge (formerly Saruni Ocean) occupies an undiscovered location making it the perfect stop off pre or post safari.
Saruni Samburu
Saruni Samburu is a deluxe lodge, set amongst the Kalama Community Conservancy, and happens to be the only lodge in the 200,000 acres of unspoiled...
Cottar's 1920's Camp
Cottar’s 1920’s Camp is the oldest established family run safari camp in Africa spanning over five generations. Situated amidst 6,000 acres...
Loisaba Star Beds
Traditional rustic charm and warm African hospitality welcome guests to Loisaba Star Beds. In the heart of the Loisaba Conservancy this is a...
Loisaba Tented Camp
With a fantastic location, perched on the edge of an escarpment overlooking the Laikipa region, is Loisaba Tented Camp. One of the lodges in...
Finch Hattons Luxury Camp
Finch Hattons Luxury Camp in the Tsavo West National Park is a historic and elegant safari camp with a long legacy of conservation. Named after...
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We rarely boast about our service but we believe it's what sets us apart and makes us truly original, so please forgive this moment of unabashed self-promotion.
Mashatu: The Land of the Giants
Secreted away in a hidden corner of south-eastern Botswana
lies the Tuli
Block, a little known game reserve lying on the South African
and Zimbabwean borders. Unbeknown to many, 'here be
giants'...
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Get Organised for 2020
We may only be three months into 2019, and most of us are still probably writing the date wrong at least once a day, but alarmingly it is also time to start looking ahead to 2020. Certain destinations and experiences book up incredibly early, so now is the chance to get your organisational…
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Top Three African Birding Experiences
The African savannah's big beasts have obvious appeal, but the continent is also a birder's paradise, home to avian species - resident, endemic, migratory - ranging from the rangy (the ostrich) to the downright bizarre (the shoebill stork) and every shape, size and colour in between. If you…
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Deeper Cuts: The Second Cut is the Deepest
Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crowe may have all declared that the first cut is the deepest, but we at Original Travel are of the opinion that when it comes to visiting some of the classic destinations, the second cut goes a lot deeper. When returning to a beloved destination there's…
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The Road Less Travelled: Four Off the Beaten Track Road Trips
Everyone knows the classics: California's Highway One, South Africa's Garden Route and New Zealand's South Island circuit. And they're all popular road trips for a reason. However, some of our favourites are those that slip under the radar, so read on for four of our favourite road trips…
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