The Central African’s controversial city, Ciudad de la Paz, promises to offer a lesson you never thought you needed and beautiful views almost free of a large human population. In 2012, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, president of Equatorial Guinea, officially announced that he was moving the seat…
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Airbus Brings Down the Curtains on the A380 as it Makes Its Last Delivery
The last Airbus A380 has been delivered to Emirates, effectively commencing the end of the double-decker jumbo jet era. The A380 was first announced in 1990 and it made its flying debut on October 25, 2007, with Singapore Airlines. It was conceptualised to overtake the Boeing 747, but unfortunate…
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 …
Enjoy Curated Adventures All Over the World with VistaJet in 2022
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, private jet travel is on the rise as accessibility and the reason(s) to fly private have also increased. Private jet charter and global business aviation company, VistaJet wants you to do more than fly private: in partnership with a network of world-l…
Jettly is Making it Easier for You to Fly Private
The pandemic may just have changed the face of private travel forever, and with more people choosing and willing to go with private jets over commercial airlines, it only makes sense to have more players in the field to cater to increasing demand. Enter Jettly’s new booking platform, which its CE…
This Holiday, go on a ‘Celestial Safari’ that Combines Animal Spotting with Stargazing
Still considering a trip away from home this holiday season but envision a semi-private vacation with your partner? Ker & Downey Africa has launched a 12-day Stargazing Desert Safari in Namibia packed full of promises of a different kind of experience that is sure to delight and excite. “Nami…
Here are some of the Perks You may enjoy flying as a Premium Passenger this Season
The way we travel has changed, even though it happened sooner than the industry would have anticipated – or liked for that matter. As more people are prioritising their safety, time and overall experience, private jet travel has increased drastically, helped by companies making it even accessible…
ROAR AFRICA wants you to enjoy the Greatest Safari on Earth in partnership with Emirates
In 2020, as the pandemic began to wane in certain parts of the world, ten travellers from different walks of life stepped down from the Emirates A319 jet onto the lush grounds of Victoria Falls. This marked the beginning of a 12-day safari that would see them move between Zimbabwe, Kenya, Botswan…
No First Class Seats? No Problem: Look out for These Instead
You would have heard that the pandemic brought about changes that would have normally taken place ten years from now, and one good place to test the veracity of this would be the airline industry, where first-class seats are on the decline. Where are the first-class seats going to? Giving way to …
Visit the Jaeger-LeCoultre Exhibition and Café in Paris in Honour of the Reverso at 90
Back in the early 20th century, British polo players in India were faced with a challenge: how could they play without smashing the crystals of their timepieces? This question birthed the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso back in 1931, and now, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of this revolut…