There is no escaping the fact that our planet is suffering at the hands of humans. Whilst there is no slowing down for many people desperate to travel and see as much of the world as humanly possible, there is another trend quickly emerging.

Travellers by nature seek personal reward. More and more our guests want to travel and know they can do so sustainably, making a positive difference rather than a negative one.

This is what we call sustainable and conscientious travel or ethical exploring.

So Africa of course is one of our favourite bastions of sustainable and conscientious travel. It boasts endless opportunities to explore at a slower pace in a low impact way with an emphasis on personal reward.

We call it making a difference one safari at a time.  Our holidays ensure guests see the incredible wildlife in natural habitats, explore true wilderness untouched by humans and visit villages for authentic interactions not touristy shows where you feel obliged to dig deep even though you’ve paid for the privilege in the first place.

In Africa, our preferred experiences ensure the welfare of wildlife and people.  Emphasis is on solar energy, plastic free environments and support of local businesses, services and products.

You would arrive into camp, be given a reusable water bottle, eat food locally grown and prepared and stay in low carbon footprint camps and lodges.

In addition, the camps and lodges we support have their own foundations in place, ensuring strong support to the local community and grassroots projects – so one person’s travel does really benefit many more people than just themselves.

Do you have a desire to travel to places most others don’t even know exist? Are you keen to experience something really different that others don’t dare do? Then discovery and difference is the African travel trend 2019 that may interest you.

Reunion Island is the best kept island paradise in the Indian Ocean. It is part of France believe it or not so you will see beautiful french influence here.  In terms of landscape, expect a real diversity from vast forests, endless beaches and reefs to impressive and active volcanoes like Piton de la Fournaise. Activities abound and the adventure lover will be in heaven here. There are endless hiking trails with dazzling natural sights plus the tranquility of the crystal blue waters. Rivers, lakes and ocean provide visitors with fantastic aquatic activities and a diversity of cultures from Creole, African, Indian, Chinese and French ensure a colourful cuisine experience and festivities.

Rwanda is known for its gorilla trekking, less so for its wildlife safari offering. Its nickname ‘land of a thousand hills’ and the renowned Volcanoes National Park home to the mountain gorilla and golden monkeys are certainly highlights.  Additionally Lake Kivu boasts a beach style component with kayaking, fishing and boating whilst the hills are a haven for tea and coffee plantations.

Our insider tip for the African travel trend 2019 discovery and difference is Akagera National Park in the north east of Rwanda. Named after the local river that flows along its east boundary and feeds into a labyrinth of lakes. The habitats are diverse from forest fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains and rolling highlands. This means is extremely scenic and among the most beautiful in Africa.  Here you can see elephant, buffalo, antelope, leopard, hyena, lion and the sought-after Shoebill stork and many other bird species. 

What are you waiting for?