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Wild Nights Out - Tracking down Engimatic Wildlife in South Africa - interview with Dr Keith Barnes
In February 2020 at Destinations Travel expo in London, our friend Dr Keith Barnes gave an incredibly engaging presentation about a...
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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - an Exclusive and Authentic Kenya Safari Experience
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10 of Africa's Rarest and most Endangered Mammals - and where to seek them
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Wish I was there… Andasibe National Park
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The Ultimate Guide to Kwazulu-Natal
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Adventure in the Northern Cape of South Africa
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Walk on the Wild Side: Primates in Africa
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Top 5 First Time Safari Destinations
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Which National Parks to visit in Zimbabwe to see these animals
Perhaps not the first destination that springs to mind when thinking of a safari, but that’s part of Zimbabwe’s charm. This...
Getting close to nature in Zambia
“I have been on many safaris, but my experience in Zambia was where I felt closest to nature.” Our Africa Travel Specialist,...
Top 10 things to do in Reunion
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An interview with: Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
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Introducing Our Immersive Uganda Conservation Tours
We are proud to introduce our conservation-focused small group departures for 2022. For these Uganda tours (some of which also include time...
The Best Safari and Beach Combinations
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An Interview with Mongabay CEO Rhett Butler
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Inspiring Conservation Initiatives in Madagascar
As part of our Madagascar programme, we encourage our guests to visit small, locally-managed conservation initiatives during their travels...
Hilary Bradt Receives Malagasy Award during Rainbow 2018 Group Tour
Our annual Madagascar Wildlife Extravaganza Tour with Daniel Austin was remarkable in many ways. This particular group had the...
Head to Head: Rwanda Vs Uganda
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10 Strange animals and where to go to see them
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Madagascar holidays: Q&A with the experts
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Madagascar Holidays: why book your trip with Rainbow Tours
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An un-Belize-able adventure!
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A wildlife-lover's guide to night walks in Madagascar
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Madagascar: best time to visit
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Wildlife in Ethiopia
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Chimp Trekking in Rwanda
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My top 10 memorable moments in the Falklands
My top 10 memorable moments in the Falklands When the Falkland Islands Tourist Board invited me to visit this unusual destination, I jumped...
Falkland Islands Travel: Your Questions Answered
Falkland Islands Travel: Your Questions Answered
Top 5 wildlife spots in Belize
Covered in swathes of lush jungle, home to enigmatic Mayan ruins, abundant wildlife and stunning Caribbean coast and cayes, Belize is a...
Hilary Bradt on why Madagascar stole her heart
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Wildlife in Brazil
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The secret to saving thousands on a safari holiday
The secret to saving thousands on a safari holiday Every keen traveller likes to know they’re getting the best value without...
Travel Expert Q&A: Mad about Malawi
Travel Expert Q&A: Mad about Malawi As one of our newest destinations, we’re excited to introduce you to Malawi in 2017....
In the know: Costa Rica
We're proud to be the experts in Costa Rica. BA's direct flight route from London to San Jose has been connecting the UK to the...
Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Joe Minihane heads to Central America’s eco-tourism capital, Costa Rica, in search of a life less ordinary.
Travel Expert Q&A: Uganda
Rainbow Tours' Africa Product Manager, Candice, stops by for a cuppa and chats all things Uganda.
Trekking for chimpanzees in wild west Tanzania
The remote Mahale Mountains in western Tanzania are home to one of the last remaining chimp populations in Africa. Sarah Gilbert heads into...
The best ways to explore the Namib Desert
It’s impossible to be prepared for the Namib Desert. This epic landscape is a one off. An incredible feat of Mother Nature only...
Meeting the wildlife in Botswana
The best Botswana lodges for meeting the wildlife Have your hair tussled by elephants, share your breakfast with baboons and climb into a...
In search of wildlife; travels through Guyana
Latin America Travel Specialist, Sarah, shares her experiences travelling through remote Guyana on South America’s North Atlantic...
First Impressions of Costa Rica
As British Airways launch new direct flights from London, Sarah Frankish travels to one of the holiday industry's most exciting...
Top six Africa safari spots to spot big cats
'This year, I’m booking a safari holiday'. That sounds straight-forward enough, doesn’t it? Well the initial decision...
Madagascar In Conversation With Hilary Bradt
Publisher, writer and co-founder of Bradt Travel Guides, Hilary Bradt has been writing about Madagascar for more than thirty years. Other...
São Tomé and Príncipe with Mike Unwin
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Birds and Beasts in Brazil - Searching for Wildlife in the Pantanal
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Where to see Madagascar's Weird and Wonderful Wildlife
Rainbow Tours’ naturalist and occasional conservation writer Derek Schuurman compiled a roundup of some of Madagascar’s...
Bountiful Botswana from Chobe to the Kalahari
Botswana is wildlife heaven and really is a top safari destination. The Okavango Delta is out of this world, so lush with crystal clear...
Searching for Capybara in Ibera
Our Latin America Product Manager Amanda Sweeney has a long-lasting love affair with the Latin America capybara and enjoys nothing more...
Wildlife in Kenya: National Park Vs. Conservancy
An interesting development is occurring in Kenya of late that has sparked my interest as a conservationist. Birthplace to word...
Discovering Ecuador's Hidden Gems
Athough a tiny country, a similar size to the American state of Wyoming, Ecuador has been described as a ‘mini South America’...
Madagascar Q & A with Daniel Austin
Madagascar Q & A with Daniel Austin Intrigued by Madagascar from a young age and visiting regularly over the years, Daniel...
How does Safari in the Eastern Cape Compare?
Our Senior Travel Specialist Candice has been on many safaris to South Africa. However recently, for the first time, she travelled to the...
Top five South Africa Safari lodges
An African safari holiday is a thrilling experience and there is nowhere quite as impressive as South Africa for its mix of spectacular...
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