The Caprivi Game Park has recently been enlarged and combined with the Mahango, Buffalo and Kwando areas to create Namibia's latest National Park - Bwabwata.

Africa is a diverse land filled with the adventures of a lifetime. The excitement of an African safari adventure draws visitors from around the world.

Find out what local communities are doing to help themselves in Namibia.

So, you have done the vacation thing – winters in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, summers in Europe, spring holidays spent on the sun warmed beaches of South America – and now you are wondering just what is left in the way of a holiday destination.

Mundulea Nature Reserve in northern Namibia lies approximately 170km south east of Etosha National Park in the beautiful Otavi Mountains. This experience is best included at the end of your self-drive itinerary or guided holiday to enable you to relax and enjoy the exploration of this region on foot.

Being more selective is a great idea for those who want to enjoy more than just Africa's wildlife.

A Kenya safari should include stays at lodges and tented camps, and one place you should consider is Ol Kanjau Tented Camp adjacent to Amboseli National Park. Ol Kanjau is very close to Mount Kilimanjaro and around this area in Amboseli National Park are a growing number of elephant, so much so there are now 52 known matriarchal families and over 1000 elephants.

If you have the financial resources to do it, you must go on an African safari at least once in your lifetime. The word safari comes from the Swahili language.

OUTLINE ITINERARY FOR A LUXURY AFRICAN SAFARI VACATION Day 1 Depart from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport. On arrival at make your way through the terminal to the Intercontinental Airport Hotel where you stay for one night (bed and breakfast).

Giraffe Manor is known for its quirky design and authentic 1930’s furnishings. The owners of the Manor recently decided to redecorate as well as invest in some structural enhancements to ensure all rooms have quality en-suite facilities.