Make the most of the Kurland Hotel’s Family Special, located at The Crags in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. As part of the special, children under the age of 12 stay on a complimentary bed and breakfast basis when sharing in a luxury or superior suite with a loft. Their rates provide excellent value and include [...]
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Lionesses Attack a Crocodile in Duba Plains
Don’t mess with lions because it will come back to bite you. Literally. An incredible scene unfolded in Botswana’s Duba Plains when a group of three lionesses pounced on a crocodile after the croc attacked one of the pride’s cubs. Instantly, the protective lionesses sprang into action to deter the angry reptile. During the brawl, [...]
ASC Pic of the Week – Tanzanian Baobabs
This week, our picture comes courtesy of photographer Tom Schwabel. I still remember the first time I ever saw a baobab tree; I was absolutely stunned. I thought it was the weirdest looking plant ever, sticking out of the African savannah as if the roots were trying to catch rain as soon as it fell [...]
Americans Plan to Travel in 2011
According to a survey by Trip Advisor, Americans are resolving to travel more this year than last. The survey stated that travelers were planning to visit long haul destinations, and were prepared to spend more on a vacation trip compared to 2010. This is good news for the tourism industry, but potential travelers will need to secure reservations at [...]
Tanda Tula’s Overnight Walking Safari
Tanda Tula Safari Camp is the first in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve to offer overnight walking safaris, an incredibly unique experience. Itineraries are individually tailored to suit guests’ requirements. A 4 night package is generally recommended, with 2 nights at the base Tanda Tula Safari Camp and 2 nights in the bush at the remote Machaton Hide. All the [...]
ASC Pic of the Week – Growling Leopard
Susan Portnoy, Senior Executive Director of Corporate Communication at Conde Nast, recently started uploading her photos from a recent trip to Tanzania, and I was impressed to say the least. The set that she has uploaded are pretty incredible, and her ability to seemingly put the viewer right into the action is uncanny. My favorite [...]
Meet the ASC Team – Edward
Edward fell in love with Africa from a very young age. In fact, from birth. Born and raised in Cape Town, he moved to Virginia during elementary school. With a Swedish father, American mother, and family spread across the globe, travel was an integral part of Edward’s life from a young age, and he grew [...]
Video of the Week – Battle at Kruger
Our newest video of the week, and first of 2011, is an old one but a classic nonetheless; and if you haven’t seen it, you must have been living under a rock for the past year. This is one of the most watched and well-known safari videos making its rounds on the internet. It features [...]
Condé Nast Loves Botswana
Botswana once again secured it’s place as Africa’s hidden gem, landing nine properties on Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted Gold List. While Botswana might not be the first country that most think of when the start the safari-planning process, the Gold List’s choice solidified Botswana as one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. The Gold List includes [...]
Video of the Week – Baby Elephant Saved
Is there anything better than a baby animal being rescued? Yes, when that same baby animal is rescued by other animals! Our video of choice this week features another incredible rescue operation caught on tape by a lucky safari-goer. A baby elephant gets stuck while stopping for a drink at a watering hole. Cue mama [...]
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! To get you in the holiday mood, here’s a reposting of a great little piece from our friends at The Bushcamp Company. I’d love to take credit for this, but I just can’t; they’ve got some geniuses working over there! Enjoy! The Twelve Safari Days of Christmas Twelve crowned cranes [...]
Meet the ASC Team – Jeff
Jeff is a twenty-year veteran of the travel industry. He began his travel career at the age of 8, memorizing seating configurations on the newly launched 747′s and creating a fantasy airline (NorthWard Air), complete with schedules, route maps and fleet plans. He went on to book all of his family’s holidays, college friends’ years abroad, [...]
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