World's Best Waterfalls December 21st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes From a thin trickle of water down a rock wall to thundering, foaming torrents, waterfalls are as diverse as the landscapes in which they are found. They ebb and flow with rainfall and snowmelt, dive into crystal clear pools, and carve out rocks over millennia. Each one has its own personality. Which one(s) will you get to… Read More »
Video: Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari May 5th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Botswana is Africa for purists—those who seek unspoiled nature, far from the more touristed routes, while Zimbabwe is a reemerging safari destination, known by safari insiders as the place for elephant-lovers. Venture into this remote corner of Southern Africa with Boundless Journeys, and you’ll have a front-row seat to awe-inspiring game—lions, hippos, giraffes, and zebras… Read More »
7 unusual animals you've probably never heard of April 21st, 2020 • by Kristen Bernarsky As the person in the office who boasts the most pets (3 dogs and a cat), it came as no surprise to my co-workers that I wanted to do personalized pet gifts and to write a post on animals. There are so many unusual animals out there in the world, I’ve picked out a few… Read More »
9 Crazy Facts about the World's Largest Land Animal April 6th, 2020 • by Karen Cleary As Boundless Journeys’ Safari Specialist, I’ve had amazing opportunities to venture into some of the wildest places in southern and eastern Africa. Not long ago, I returned from a week in Rwanda and got up-close to the endangered mountain gorillas! But this email isn’t about gorillas (as unbelievable as that was), it’s about elephants—one of my favorite animals to… Read More »
The Unexpected Luxuries of a Safari September 17th, 2019 • by Karen Cleary An African safari may well be the epitome of adventure, but that doesn’t have to mean you’ll be roughing it—quite the contrary, in fact. On Boundless Journeys safaris, you’ll enjoy the very best, in more ways than you may expect. We appreciate high thread-count linens, gourmet meals, sundowner cocktails, and airy en suite tents with… Read More »
What to expect on your first luxury safari November 22nd, 2018 • by Matt Holmes An African safari may well be the epitome of adventure and is an experience many people have dreamt of all their life. There are many ways to “do a safari,” but ultimately, you get what you pay for. A luxury safari, the kind that we offer, is a once-in-a-lifetime trip where you’ll enjoy the very best… Read More »
Video: A Safari in Zimbabwe November 24th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes We put this short video together from some footage our destination manager took while there. Whether adding to a longer safari through Southern Africa or immersing yourself in all this country has to offer, a world of wild adventures awaits you in Zimbabwe with Boundless Journeys.
How to Spend 15 Hours on an Airplane September 15th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Of all the destinations that we offer, southern Africa, Asia, and Palau are the only places where you’d need a 15+ hour nonstop flight to get there. When I traveled to Bhutan to join our Hiking in the Peaceful Kingdom trip, I flew nonstop from New York to Guangzhou, China (16 hours), and then on… Read More »
10 FAQs about African Safaris July 31st, 2017 • by Karen Cleary If an African safari is on your Bucket List, you are certainly not alone. Newcomers to safaris sometimes don’t know where to start, and safari alums sometimes have questions about other regions or experiences. So, what is it like to be on safari? Below, we’ve answered the 10 most commonly asked questions about our African… Read More »
Why Zimbabwe Guides Might Be the Best in Africa July 12th, 2017 • by Karen Cleary Being a safari guide is not easy. The countless hours in the sun and being ready for any circumstances is just the tip of the iceberg. You can find out more here on the types of equipment used by them. Even among African safari guides, Zimbabwean guides are considered the best on the continent. That’s… Read More »