Making Memories on a Safari Holiday
Making Memories on a Safari Holiday Do you love making memories that you can savour forever? Life is all about enjoying memorable moments; and an African Safari holiday is the perfect way to create amazing [...]
10 Great Reasons to splurge on a Safari Holiday!
There is always a reason to be sensible and choose the more affordable holiday option – possibly doing what you’ve done every year since you can remember. But you know what, maybe it’s time to [...]
Welcome Hollie!
A new addition to our ever-growing team. Welcoming our new social media marketer Hollie. Hollie applied through the kickstarter scheme to become part of the team here at Alexandra's Africa. Since leaving University with a [...]
Saving the Southern Ground-Hornbill
A Community Approach
Community Conservation SOUTH AFRICAN CONSERVATIONIST LUCY KEMP WINS 2021 WHITLEY AWARD FOR COMMUNITY APPROACH TO CONSERVING THE SOUTHERN GROUND-HORNBILL! South African culture is steeped in stories of the Southern Ground-Hornbill, but numbers are declining as [...]
Alexandra’s Africa Offering Kickstarter Jobs
Alexandra's Africa - a niche, sustainable, safari and retreat tour operating company, is aiming to help young people at risk of long-term unemployment by offering kickstarter jobs through the UK Governments Kickstarter Job Placement [...]
I feel, I talk, I listen…
Plein Air Artist Daniel Novela
Since childhood, I have been mesmerised by vast, oil, landscape paintings! Paintings where the artist has captured the warmth, the rich colours and the mood of the setting - where a tiny, vivid blob of [...]
Travel more Sustainably:
3 Steps to get started!
A question I am often asked is “How can I travel more sustainably?” Tourism is complex involving many actors and suppliers from the initial booking through to the delievery of your wonderful holiday experience [...]
Learning Journey Retreat Launch!
Launching our Learning Journey Retreats - Designed by Women for Women! Choose from a range of retreats... Yoga & StoryTelling, Photography, African Village Singing Dates: from July to November 2021 5 Days on Retreat - [...]
Ribola Art Route
Where Art Reflects Life!
Ribola Art Route Rising This is a poignant and deeply moving short documentary telling the story of the devastating impact of Coronavirus on the artists of the Ribola Art Route. This route is the [...]
The Story of Lucky Ntimani
Talented Musician and Wood Carver
Described locally as a 'national treasure' this is a brief glimpse into the life and work of Lucky Ntimani - a talented, gifted musician and wood carver from northern Limpopo, South Africa. So talented and [...]
The Bushveld Carbineers
A South African War Story
In South Africa, the nineteenth century ended with the largest conflict the region had ever known: the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 to 1902, in which the British Empire fought the independent Boer republics for control [...]
The Story of Mukondeni Pottery
"If pottery was a slow dance between the Earth and the potter’s hand, then for Sarah Munyai it has been a lifelong performance" Ribola Art Route Guide Gift Mkhari holding one of the beautiful [...]
The Story of Pilato Bulala:
A talented, inspirational young artist
Pilato Bulala inspires all who meet him! One of the talented artists from Limpopo, South Africa - whom I had the good fortune of being introduced to at least 5 years ago. I have had [...]
Experiencing a little Elephant Time 🐘
The wonderful thing about a safari holiday is you never know what you are going to see in the bush. One can never predict. Whether it is on a game drive, or when sitting [...]
Human-Elephant Conflict Resolution – What Options?
Humane Ways To Keep The Peace Between Humans And Elephants by Jonathan Hemmings The recent news that Botswana has lifted its ban on hunting elephants has brought the topic of effective methods of mitigating human-elephant [...]
Dating Game for Rhinos: Critically Endangered Rhinos flown to Rwanda
Breaking News: Five critically endangered rhinos from European & UK zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild. Picture Credit: worldwildlife.org Our story this week, published a few days ago [...]
The “Great Grey-Green Greasy Limpopo” – A Rudyard Kipling Creation!
The Limpopo River - A Magnificent Southern African River With A Unique Nickname created by British Author Rudyard Kipling. Jonathan Hemmings The “Great Grey-Green Greasy Limpopo River” is a name that certainly has a ring to [...]
True Wildlife Conservation Is What We’re About!
The Issues of Human-Wildlife Interaction! For some a trip to Southern Africa must include, not just photographs of the area’s magnificent wildlife, but pictures of them directly interacting with these wild animals – for example, petting lion [...]
The plight of the pangolins!
Pangolins aka 'scaly anteaters' are tragically the most trafficked and endangered animals in the world. They are delightful creatures. They have no teeth and their only defence is to curl up into a little ball. [...]
Welcome to Jonathan Hemmings: Our new contributing blogger/writer/author!
I am delighted to introduce Jonathan Hemmings our new contributing blogger/writer/author! UK based Jonathan grew up in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, and regularly visited the game reserves of KwaZulu-Natal throughout his childhood and teenage years. After [...]
Springtime in Britain: The Birds are Back!
There are many wonderful things about this time of year – not least the re-appearance of birds that escape the harsh British winter to enjoy the warmer sunnier climes of places such as Africa. It [...]
Batik in Limpopo: The heartwarming story of the ladies of Twananani Textiles
This inspirational story of the ladies of Twananani Textiles is as heartwarming as it is creative. It is a story about people and place, and a small group of industrious woman determined to create a [...]
Responsible Travel Guarantee
Your holiday is fully protected with Alexandra’s Africa Our Responsible Travel Guarantee! How it works for your Alexandra's Africa Safari When booking your holiday through Alexandra's Africa, you are automatically covered by our Affirma Financial [...]
Planning a Safari? Five MUST ASK Questions!
Planning a safari in Africa? A Safari is on the wish list for many people I meet. It is often the holiday of a lifetime, or a celebration of a special anniversary, or a very [...]
Feel, hear, see – the rhythm and beat of Africa – Our Guests Go Interactive!
Experience Traditional African Music Imagine yourself doing this? If you have an interest in traditional African instruments, African music, African Culture - then take a peek at this 1 min video of one [...]
Our Top 7 Tips for Safari Photography
We have been busy this month working through some new photographic material from our most recent safaris to post on our website. Please do check out the updated carousels on all our safari pages - [...]
Sustainable Tourism – What is it & Why Care?
I mentioned in an earlier blog that ‘sustainability’, is our key driver, or more specifically, ‘Sustainable Tourism’, or ‘Responsible Tourism’ to use terms that are more commonly used in the tourism industry. But what does [...]
When is the best time to go on South African Safari?
Best time to go on South African Safari? We answer why our safaris are in September/October/November and why in Limpopo? Going on South African Safari in September – November means Safari in the Springtime! There [...]