Summer is here and the Babylonstoren Rose is on ice
Finally some sunshine to make us smile! Whilst most of Africa remains on a red light, we see that safaris remain top of the dream list for when travel opens up so we are [...]
Spring Snippets from Southern Africa
Whilst we still dream of safaris and the next time we can take a deep breath of African sunshine, we wanted to share some news, a few snippets to make you smile and a couple [...]
A message of hope, positive news and a fam trip in the planning
2020 was not a year to remember for many reasons but whilst it was, without a doubt, incredibly tough on the ground in Hwange, the inspiration, good works and amazing achievements the team managed to 'pull [...]
Time for an update and review of Babylonstoren, Cape Winelands 🐔🐝🍇
We know how busy you all are and would like to offer to help you review your Babylonstoren images and information to make sure your website is up to date. The Farm continues to evolve, [...]
H&S sharing positive news for you to reassure and share with your clients… 🐾🐾
Despite our hopes for a busy and positive start to 2021, we find ourselves in lockdown once again with red lists adding to our frustration. We know there is a huge appetite for travel, enquiries [...]
12 days of Christmas 🐾🌲🐫
What a year it has been and so incredibly tough for us all. To bring a smile to your face, we thought we'd invite you for a glass of virtual fizz, a couple of mince [...]
Celebrating Africa Tourism Day
Today, Africa Tourism Day, is the day for Africa to celebrate its incredible array of arts, cultures, traditions, assorted wildlife, natural ecosystems, diverse youthful talents and over 1 billion people with their unique creative energies. [...]
Back from furlough round up of news from Helen & Sally
A round up of snippets for those of you who have been 'away' for a while. Welcome Back, we have missed you!! We have missed you. We know you will have been following events and [...]
Autumn Snippets from Helen & Sally
As many countries reopen their borders and welcome flights and visitors back to the wide open spaces of the African wilderness, here are few snippets to whet the appetite for both you and, potentially, your [...]
Nairobi National Park, still one of the best places to see these iconic beautiful beasts. #WorldRhinoDay
Nairobi National Park, still one of the best places to see these iconic beautiful beasts. #WorldRhinoDay
Under African Skies – a short story
African wild dogs are one of the most endangered species on the continent. 'Under African Skies' has just been released this week - a charming story, by Rob Waters at Imvelo Safari Lodges, of Chase [...]
Conservation and Community efforts continue
Conservation and community efforts continue We have heard so many heart warming stories and efforts from our partners over lockdown. They continue to save livelihoods and to motivate and engage with those reliant on [...]
Our partners are starting to reopen up across Africa
Wildebeest crossing the Mara River Whilst the world has been on pause, our partners certainly have not. They have been incredibly busy continuing their work with neighbouring communities as well as their wildlife conservation [...]
Jozibanini, Hwange NP, Zimbabwe – Remote, Wild and Utterly Magical
If you travel deep, deep into the heart of Hwange National Park, you will find a small, intimate camp in splendid isolation, off the grid and with one of the most spectacular elephant experiences...the perfect location [...]
The latest video showcasing the Fynbos at Babylonstoren
Here is the latest video from Babylonstoren, it is a very short, inspiring video about the Fynbos at the Farm by Ernst, our Farm Horticulturalist and Botanist. The team have been very busy planting and [...]
#WalkLuangwa2020 – Today they are off – 350km . 17 days . 3 National Parks . 1 Valley
350 km . 17 days . 3 National Parks . 1 valley #walkluangwa2020 And he is off, today Nick Riddin from Remote Africa Safaris sets off walking the Luangwa Valley, proudly supported by [...]
On World Oceans Day, let’s take a look at Mauritius 🐬🐠🐚
A stunning view of La Morne and the turquoise blue seas of Mauritius Good news! Mauritius has lifted their curfew and people are mostly allowed to move freely. Borders remain closed but the [...]
Sharing our H&S Babylonstoren journey
Sundowner overlooking Table Mountain The food at Babylonstoren is crisp, clean, fresh and utterly delicious. We have welcomed many of you to share lunch with us at Babel and those who have stayed [...]
The true remoteness of Zambia
Remote Africa Safaris' strapline #atnaturespace sums it up; authenticity, remoteness, inspiration, conservation and community. With Tafika Camp and both the Chikoko Trails Camps in the South Luangwa and Mwaleshi and Takwela in the North Luangwa, [...]
The 2nd in our mini series, the wonder of Tanzania
We yearn to be back on the wide open plains of the Serengeti, at the crossing of thousands of wildebeest at the Mara River, to be in the remotest part of Tarangire with large herds [...]
Up Close and Personal – with H&S
During these unprecedented times, our partners are working hard to ensure the wildlife and land remain wild and both staff and community remain well and healthy. They are ready to welcome guests back as soon [...]
Have you considered Mauritius as a good add on for a safari?
Welcome flowers from Coquille Bonheur. When we first floated the idea of working with Coquille Bonheur on the island of Mauritius, we thought long and hard about how it would blend with [...]
Nimali Africa fam trip 2019 with Helen & Sally
Our first fam trip with Nimali Africa so we both HAD to go along… we loved it, great camp locations, fab food, exceptional staff and a warm welcome, wise guiding and bush treats to surprise [...]
Fam trip to Zimbabwe with Imvelo Safari Lodges – April 2019
Helen’s turn to escort the UK fam trip to Zimbabwe! Sleeping out under the stars, listening to the sounds of Africa, has long been a dream. Here I was at Jozibanini with a chance to [...]
Did someone say lunch? Guests and wildlife enjoy delicious food at Delta Camp
Did someone say lunch? As the Okavango Waters dry the quest for tasty green shoots becomes very tempting for both the guest and wildlife alike making for some amazing game viewing from the deck of [...]
H&S try out all the new stuff at Babylonstoren
We arrived at the Farm last week, excited to be back amongst our South African family. The sun was shining, the garden was blooming, the ducks were busy in the vineyard ….. it was good [...]
Helen & Sally on safari in Zambia with Remote Africa Safaris
Zambia, a place we had heard so much about and yet oddly had never visited before. Could it live up to our expectations? Could it compete with some of our other safari favourites? We landed [...]
New Tents in the Delta
Oddballs' has undergone a significant change recently. The tents have all been replaced and are now 3m x 3m with new pine flooring and new seating . They have been moved to maximise the breathtaking views of the Delta but [...]
A new way to arrive on safari in Zimbabwe – on the Stimela Star!
The Stimela Star, recently launched by Imvelo Safari Lodges, is the new sleeper train connecting Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park. The Star hooks up to the regular Falls/Bulawayo passenger train and there are five [...]
Helen takes a fam trip to Zimbabwe and Kenya – October 2017
The Imvelo Safari Lodge fam trip to Zimbabwe has just returned; another action packed trip showcasing the myriad of experiences. In 5 day’s we managed to visit Victoria Falls, watch Verreaux Eagles fly with G&T [...]
Helen & Sally visit Uganda – Feb 2017
We were excited to visit Uganda, a first for us both, we didn’t know what to expect but it totally captivated us. We flew with Kenya Airways via Nairobi but we had looked at Ethiopian [...]
A new expert joins the Babylonstoren Garden Team
Ernst van Jaarsveld is an expert on South African flora and one of the most prolific plant collectors in the history of Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, he has recently joined the Babylonstoren garden team. After 42 [...]
Congratulations!! World Travel Awards 2016: Winner !
Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps have been voted “Kenya’s Best Safari Camp Brand” The Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards was held in April and we are delighted to announce [...]
The Z Hotel – top 1% on TripAdvisor
The Z Hotel Zanzibar is a 2016 Travellers' Choice winner! This award is based on the reviews and opinions of our global travel community, and is the highest honour given by TripAdvisor. Congratulations team Z!!
Incredibly low water levels in the Delta
2016 has not got off to a good start in the Delta this year. With incredibly low water levels, this has affected the Footsteps in Africa camps in the Delta, namely Delta Camp, Oddballs’ Enclave [...]
Imvelo Safaris- 2015 Mobile Dentists Safari, Zimbabwe
The highlight for the volunteer dentists on Imvelo’s Mobile Dentists’ Safari 2015 came at the end of the last day of the annual event. After a manic day at Lupote during which 621 patients received [...]
Nimali Africa joins the Marketing Worldwide Portfolio
Nimali Africa is the exciting new name in Tanzania. We are delighted to add Nimali Tarangire, a brand new lodge, to the Marketing Worldwide portfolio. Opened just a few months ago with 6 stunning tents, [...]
Congratulations Zambezi Sands – Winner – Best New Safari Property 2015
Many congratulations to Imvelo Safari Lodges in Zimbabwe. Zambezi Sands was voted the Best New Safari Property by the Good Safari Guide at this years WTM. […]
Jozibanini Camp opens in the heart of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Imvelo are excited to announce the opening of Jozibanini Camp! Situated in one of the most southern and untouched areas of Hwange National Park, ‘Jozi’ is a small exclusive camp in a truly wild place, [...]
Rhino in the Kalahari
Footsteps in Africa are very excited to share the news that we now have two male rhino at Grasslands Bushman Lodge on the western side of the Kalahari. They have settled in well to their [...]
The Z Hotel – subtle changes and ready for the new Zanzibar season
There was lots of activity at the Z Hotel in June: painting, plumbing, varnishing, carpentry, tailoring which means that the hotel is looking really fresh, neat and tidy and ready for the new season. In [...]
The Elephants are coming!
Imvelo Safari Lodges and the Hwange Schools Project launched their first children’s book, The elephants are coming! in March this year. The book will be the first in a series about a little boy called [...]
Pictures really do say a thousand words…
This sums up my recent trip to Botswana to all the wonderful Footsteps in Africa camps:
Exciting news as Imvelo Safari Lodges add Nehimba to their portfolio
We are very excited to announce the arrival of Nehimba Lodge, the latest member to join the expanding Imvelo Safari Lodges family. Remotely nestled away on a huge private concession in the Northern part of Hwange [...]
The beautiful gardens at Babylonstoren
A new garden book, The Gardener's Garden (by Phaidon) has just been launched - showcasing gardens from all over the world. Five South African gardens were selected for the list of the 250 most remarkable gardens [...]
Another great reason to visit Kenya!
With the donations from many of our clients, Gamewatchers Safaris are pleased to announce that we raised approximately USD$15,000 in 2014 towards our Porini Community Outreach Projects. With these incredibly generous contributions, these funds are [...]
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Marketing Worldwide is proud and passionate about working with a small collection of like-minded partners who offer their guests different and special experiences and who take responsible tourism seriously with a hands-on approach to conservation initiatives.
Africa. This enormous continent is so large, so diverse, so enthralling, so breathtaking. The people are charming, sensitive and passionate, the wildlife exceptional. the landscape captivating. We represent a small group of like-minded partners that are committed to the communities that surround them, passionate about the experiences to be shared and ensuring their beautiful rooms are comfortable, the service impeccable and the guiding outstanding.
Responsible Tourism is key to what drives us and why we are so passionate about what we do. We work with partners that offer something special and different, including unusual and diverse experiences whilst making a difference to the lives of the communities around them. Each of our partners work in a unique way and we incorporate this into the presentations and information we share with the travel trade
Our work has taken us to all corners of the globe where we have built up specialist knowledge from South America and the States, Africa, the Indian Ocean and Asia and as far as Australia and New Zealand. Over the years, our passion for responsible tourism has resulted in us representing a small group of like-minded partners who take responsible tourism seriously with a hands-on approach to conservation initiatives, both in terms of communities and wildlife.