African safaris have been around for a long time, and while it has evolved from a purely trading/hunting activity to one that focuses on observing/studying animals and nature in their natural habitat, luxury safaris only really began in the 70s-80s. Its major distinguishing feature was the incorp…
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Dunia Camp Makes History as the First, All-Female Safari Camp
Safaris may have been around for a long time now, but it is an industry dominated by men. That is, until the rise of Asilia Africa’s Dunia Camp, the first, all-female safari camp run by Tanzanian women. First opening in 2016, Dunia closed temporarily last year because of the pandemic. It has now …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: More Reasons to Visit Serengeti
You may have guessed correctly: 2020 and all the craziness that came along with it. But Serengeti offers more than just a quick escape from a crazy year. This vast ecosystem which sits in northern Tanzania and extends its reach to southwestern Kenya means ‘endless plains’ in the Maasai language. …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: For A Wholesome Luxury Safari Experience, Go Here!
Embarking on a safari is usually an experience most people may choose to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime. However, it’s precisely because safaris are such a big production that it’s always a good idea to indulge. There really isn’t a general fee for luxury safaris due to the varying locations, but a lot…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: An African Safari With NatGeo Photographers
On August 19, 2018, two top travel photographers join forces to run a photography tour to Tanzania for the Great Migration. Award-winning photographers Dave Bouskill of The Planet D and Ken Kaminesky of Discovery Tours will lead guests on an 11-day VIP adventure from the great Serengeti migration…