Destinations, Experiences & Activities, Planning Your Trip, Wildlife & Conservation

Top 5 Things To Do Next Year

By Britta Foulis - Content Marketing Manager  As each year ends, we usually find ourselves thinking about our plans and dreams for the upcoming year. We're sure there are a few of you out there already thinking about what you'll be getting up to in 2019, so here are 5 of our top recommendations for things to do next year. Hopefully, you'll find something to add to the 2019 to-do-list! Go On An Asilia Adventure If you're wanting to start 2019 off with a bang, an Asilia Adventure will do the trick! Asilia Adventures are an exclusive collection of specially designed packages that range anywhere from two to seven days. These Adventures offer travellers something totally unique, an immersive and richRead More

Destinations, Experiences & Activities, Planning Your Trip, Wildlife & Conservation

Safari Moments That Stick With You Forever

By Britta Foulis - Content Marketing Manager  As we close the curtains on another year, what could be better than looking back at some of our most epic safari stories? We've rounded up some of our favourite stories from our past guests and guides as well - genuine experiences that will live forever in their minds. We hope the following tales inspire you to head on out of your comfort zone and do something new and exciting this year - perhaps even booking that dream safari trip you've been dreaming to go on? Bee Invasion at The Highlands as told by Cai Tjeenk Willink  During the construction of The Highlands in Ngorongoro, we had gotten to the point where the camp was nearlyRead More

Destinations, Experiences & Activities, Photography

East Africa : The Serengeti

Written by Guests, Chris & Monique Fallows Reflecting back on our trip I have to say the only way to visit The Serengeti is with Asilia Africa. Central Serengeti can get rather overcrowded with lots of vehicle traffic but the locations of both Asilia camps, Dunia Camp in the western part of The Serengeti and Namiri Plains in the east are in quiet areas with low traffic volume. Added to the incredible predator sightings in these areas, the camp staff and guides went out of their way to make us feel at home and went the extra mile to make sure we had the best experience possible. A very quick overview of our 10 day stay highlights just how specialRead More

The Great Migration

Great Migration Live Update – 10 December 2018

The herds were spotted on the border of Tanzania passing the Mara Serena in the Mara Triangle. There are some things that just have to be done in a lifetime and hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara wildebeest migration is one of them. There is little that can match the aesthetic appeal of a huge colourful balloon rising like an airborne out of the pre-dawn darkness into the first rays of the sun. Niamh captured the herds in the Masai Mara heading towards the Serengeti during her hot air balloon safaris. Thousands of wildebeest are trooping back to Kirawira Plains between Kirwawira Luxury Tented Camp and Grumeti Airstrip. Thank you to Herd Tracker for this week’s update! Want to join usRead More

Destinations, Experiences & Activities, Planning Your Trip

A Month-by-Month Guide to East Africa

By Warren Glam - Content Writer Rain makes East Africa a land of plenty, where grazing is good and predators have meat to ease their hunger. When the rains dry up, fearful and fierce alike must scrap to survive the stricken landscape. All told, the passage of life is as cruel as it is beautiful. What you experience on safari depends on when you enter the flow. Here’s a breakdown of the region’s ancient rhythms, and what you may see every month. January: The Beginning Calving seasons begins in late January, with zebra, wildebeest and antelope delivering their offspring in a landscape made green by the ‘short’ rains. As ever, birds call to each other over Tanzania’s plains, rippling theRead More

Destinations, Experiences & Activities, Planning Your Trip, Wildlife & Conservation

Rubondo Island’s Hidden Treasures

By Britta Foulis - Content Marketing Manager  Lying in the southwestern corner of Lake Victoria, Rubondo Island itself is not that big, it is 26 kilometres long and differs from 3 to 10 kilometres in its width. Pristine and untouched equatorial forest make up over three-quarters of its 25 000 hectares and surrounding Rubondo on all sides are the waters of Lake Victoria, which are a vital breeding ground for wildlife such as the tilapia and the enormous Nile perch. There are many other hidden treasures to be found on Rubondo Island though, take a look at our map and be sure to mention these spots to your guide the next time you're visiting Rubondo Island Camp. Pink Beach TheRead More

In the press

Asilia Africa Awards

Rubondo Island Camp - National Geographic Traveller "Set aside as a haven for threatened chimpanzees, elephant families, and various other rare and fascinating species, Rubondo Island is a sub-tropical paradise. The island is mainly uninhabited — bar the presence of a handful of park wardens, wildlife researchers and camp staff — making it a rare privilege to set foot here." - National Geographic Traveller This is exactly why National Geographic Traveller decided to feature Rubondo Island Camp. Rubondo Island Camp is made up of only eight waterfront chalets – this means that the Rubondo experience is extremely exclusive, and because of the location of the cottages, the experience is one that is full of adventure and excitement too! The accommodations atRead More

The Great Migration

Great Migration Live Update – 03 December 2018

It had been raining for the past two days and the area beyond Sundowner Hill is very wet. A large herd was seen moving from the Nyasirori plains heading towards the Sundowner Hills. However. some herds were heading to the Grumeti Reserve. Masai Mara is the northmost point of the great wildebeest migration. Over two million wildebeest migrate through Tanzania and Kenya in search of grazing opportunities. During Elvis visit, the Mara River was dry – making it easy for the movement of the wildebeest. A large herd of the wildebeest was seen grazing at Nyasirori plains in the Western Serengeti. The herds will soon move towards the Grumeti Reserve, Grumeti Airstrip and the Sundowner Hill. A small group of theRead More

Destinations, Experiences & Activities, Planning Your Trip

Secrets of East Africa : Uncovering a Unique African Safari Experience

By Jen Marsden of Enchanting Travels Wish to step off the beaten path and venture on an African safari experience that provides more intimacy, romance and tranquility? We have our own secret of East Africa – Selous Game Reserve. Shh. Don’t tell anyone! Located in southern Tanzania, Selous Game Reserve is tucked away from the typical African safari route. Unlike the more visited national parks of the Masai Mara in Kenya and neighboring Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Selous feels like a million miles away from the throngs of safari goers. Despite this psychological distance, Selous Game Reserve is surprisingly easy to reach. With just a 45-minute scenic light aircraft flight from the airport at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, if youRead More

The Great Migration

Great Migration Live Update – 26 November 2018

Grimus was offered a front seat to the Great Wildebeest Migration during her stay at the Sarova Mara Game Camp in the Masai Mara. The migratory heads were heading back into the Serengeti National Park. The zebras lead the way as more than 1.5 million wildebeest migrate to the Southern Serengeti. The Migration is on the move in the Western Serengeti! A large group of herds has been seen at Kirawira Western Serengeti on the move towards the Southern Serengeti. Prediction is: they will soon be seen in the Central Serengeti! This is the route they use every year to make it to the Southern Serengeti plains. Great wildebeest migration crossings continue at point No 0 from the north towards the Southern Serengeti. Thank you to Herd TrackerRead More

 

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