The Best of Namibia November 2nd, 2012 • by Karen Cleary As Africa Destination Manager for Boundless Journeys, I have the exciting responsibility of guiding guests in planning unforgettable, epic trips to some of the world’s most incredible wildlife and nature destinations. One of the most common questions I get is “when is the best time to go to… insert Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa,… Read More »
Botswana on 60 Minutes February 24th, 2012 • by Karen Cleary While they may not have the name-droppable fame of a George Clooney or Brangelina, Dereck and Beverly Joubert are celebrities in the safari community. Filming, researching, and exploring Africa for over 25 years, these award-winning filmmakers from Botswana have 22 films to their credit, including the famed National Geographic film “Relentless Enemies,” about the precarious… Read More »
When to go on safari? January 20th, 2012 • by Karen Cleary Planning an African Safari: When is the best time to go? With expert advice, it is possible to plan an unforgettable African safari at nearly any time of year. That being said, each country, and specific regions within each country, have high seasons and low seasons, and varying highlights at different times of year. If… Read More »
Elephant Sherini to Give Birth at Abu Camp, Botswana December 6th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes December 2011 – Sherini, one of the famed elephants of Abu Camp, is to give birth to her third calf in mid to end December 2011. Sherini is one of the original six young elephant orphans saved from a cull in the Kruger National Park. Known for her maternal attributes of calmness, patience and a… Read More »
A trip back to Africa with a delayed piece of mail September 27th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary I received a piece of mail in my inbox this morning, in a hand-addressed envelope made of recycled brown paper. Inside was a beautiful handmade card adorned with beads and bits of wood, with a wood-block print of a smiling African woman tending to her fields. The card came from deep in the wilds of… Read More »
NEW GORILLA TREKKING OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN IN REPUBLIC OF CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE) August 16th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary For those of you who have explored parts of southern Africa with Boundless Journeys and our local partner, Wilderness Safaris, you know that Wilderness offers exceptional, conscientious wildlife experiences in some of Africa’s most pristine areas. We are very excited to let you know about a new safari opportunity that will be available beginning in… Read More »
An Update From the Foundation for African Medicine & Education August 4th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes A few years back a group of Boundless Journeys guests on our Tanzania: Migration Safari shared a special experience. They engaged in volunteer work at the Foundation for African Medicine & Education (FAME). FAME was created to improve the quality of medical care in East Africa with the help of the walk-in clinic 11554, NY,… Read More »
Why planning ahead pays off July 26th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary While I love a spontaneous spirit and enjoy the challenge of whipping up unforgettable, life-changing journeys at the drop of a hat, my years of experience planning customized African safaris for my clients has taught me that those who plan ahead benefit in many ways. This was vividly brought home to me this week as… Read More »
With A Little Help From Our (Internet) Friends July 7th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes It happens to everybody, even those of us who live, breathe, eat, and dream the travel industry – when faced with the question “how long does it take to get there?” we can freeze like the proverbial fawn in high beams. Time zones, time differences, flight directions, date lines, layovers – all of these factors… Read More »
Get to know Boundless Journeys June 2nd, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Deborah Tobey, Destination Manager What types of trips do you offer and who are your customers? Many consider Boundless Journeys trips to be a bucket list for the adventurer’s soul. Our itineraries span from majestic peaks to lush landscapes, from serene deserts to dramatic coastlines, and from historical meccas to the world’s great wildernesses. We… Read More »