Author: Mike Cadman Seolo Africa is extremely proud to announce that South African National Parks (SANParks) has awarded our very own Rhino Walking Safaris (RWS) the prestigious 2018 Business Partner Kudu Award. The award recognises a combination of the best year-on-year business growth of all public and private partners (PPP) and their relative financial contribution […]
The Schalow’s Turaco
Author: Mike Cadman Those fortunate enough to have visited Chundu Island would most likely have seen the spectacular Schalow’s Turaco. Perched up in the tree canopy it shows off a mix of a green upperparts, a dark blue/purple tail, and bright patch of red skin fringed with white around the eyes, all complemented by a […]
Seolo Africa Wildlife: Giraffes
Author: Mike Cadman Everyone recognizes giraffes. They are plentiful in many southern African protected areas and impossible to misidentify and, as a result, many people treat them with a casual familiarity. “Oh, a giraffe” is a common response when they are spotted on a game drive. “Lovely eyelashes.” And there the conversation often ends. But […]
Who is Seolo Africa?
There’s a buzz afoot about Seolo Africa, a new name to the Southern African tourism scene, and the soon to open Victoria Falls island property. Everybody wants to know, who are they? …and from where did they suddenly appear? Do they have any kind of a track record and even more importantly, what are their environmental ethics? […]
Meet The Team: Michelle Hollis, Sales Manager
WHAT ARE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS? No lodge management team is complete without the friendly, smiling face of the person tasked with chatting to the brilliant people in the travel trade. Our ‘mound’ is no different, and we really struck gold with this one, Michelle Hollis. With 11 years in the safari travel business under her belt […]
Tourism Update: Sleepouts are an ‘Attraction for Millennials’
Thanks to the team at Tourism Update for including our Sleepouts adventure as part of their ‘Attractions for Millennials’ feature. They said that, “millennials see travel as a vital component of their personal growth and life experience,” and that, “the Sleepout decks in the Kruger National Park provide the ultimate bush experience.” Our Sleepout offering is booked […]
Building a Beach Safari Lodge on the Zambezi River
Nine months into the construction and with opening day on 1 November 2017, Chundu Island’s design and build team have shared their experience of putting together our Zambezi River lodge on an island 21km upstream from Vic Falls, which has come together beautifully. The overall design intention for Chundu Island Lodge is to create a ‘barefoot luxury’ feel […]
What is a KAZA UniVisa, and Do I Need One?
Currently, tourists visiting Southern Africa must apply for separate visas for each country, each with its own visa regime. For some, this acts a deterrent for multi-country travel in the region. It is for this reason that the development of a common visa, deemed a UNIVISA, was endorsed by SADC Heads of State in 1998. […]
Rhino Walking – Exploring Big 5 Territories
Rhino Walking Safaris offers the chance to explore the untamed territories of Africa’s Big 5. Taking place in one of the world’s most renowned game parks, Kruger National Park, these walks are offered to guests at Plains Camp. Choose between morning walks and afternoon walks – both offering an array of sights and sounds. In this […]
