March 5, 2025
An African safari is a bucket-list experience for many, but when it comes to choosing your accommodation, the options can be overwhelming. Should you stay in a traditional camp or lodge with other travelers, or opt for the luxury and exclusivity of exclusive use accommodations? My first trip to Africa was a shared experience—we shared Read more…
February 26, 2025
I’ve visited Kenya many times over the last decade. Each time, I’m reminded why this is one of my very favorite countries to visit in Africa. The people, the wildlife, the views – I’m always blown away. A very special region in Kenya can be found about an hour’s flight north of the capital city Read more…
February 24, 2025
As an Africa Safari Specialist, I get asked loads of questions about where the best place to go on safari is. Anyone can Google safari destinations, and you will inevitably find lots of information about the Kruger National Park in South Africa, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, or the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. Read more…
November 4, 2024
Can’t decide whether you’d like to travel to East or Southern Africa? Why not do it all?! It is truly easier than you might think! There are many things to consider, but don’t worry – the Travel Beyond team is well versed in all of these logistics and will help you every step of the Read more…
July 31, 2024
Combining a gorilla trek with a traditional safari offers an extraordinary African wildlife adventure. We are here to help you plan and understand what to expect from such an intrepid experience. Uganda Uganda offers gorilla trekking in both the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Both are in southwestern Uganda and are Read more…
June 21, 2024
Singita Pamushana is a slice of heaven here on Earth, located in a stunning and picturesque habitat in remote southeastern Zimbabwe. The name is perfect, as Singita means “place of miracles” and Pamushana means “a place in the sun.” Combined together this name truly reflects the special paradise of this safari lodge. From the moment Read more…
June 21, 2024
Updated as of February 13, 2025 (Note: Census numbers are generally updated every five years, depending on the financial resources available to the local organizations conducting the count.) The success of mountain gorilla conservation efforts in Uganda and Rwanda stands as a testament to the power of dedicated conservation initiatives. Through collaborative efforts between governments, Read more…
April 30, 2024
For many, Kenya and Tanzania are synonymous with seeing the iconic Great Migration. However, these two countries both offer so much more than the chance to see massive herds of wildebeest and zebra crossing rivers and roaming in their annual pattern in search of greener grasses. Those focusing on the Great Migration and hoping to Read more…
March 7, 2024
When most wildlife enthusiasts think of safari, the Great Migration comes to mind. This year-round phenomenon takes place across the vast plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania and also crosses over into the Masai Mara in Kenya during part of the year. Millions of wildebeest make the clockwise journey from the Southern Serengeti via the Read more…
February 21, 2024
The Great Migration is one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth, involving the movement of millions of wildebeest, zebra, and other herbivores across vast distances in search of food and water. From January to February (although exact timing varies each year), the herds gather in the nutrient-rich ecosystem of southern Serengeti. (For further Read more…