Vikki Jackson
37 posts
Writing by Vikki Jackson
Guides
What a Botswana safari actually costs (and why it's the most expensive in Africa)
Botswana costs more than any other safari country in Africa. The reason is not greed. It is policy. Here is how the pricing actually breaks down, what each tier gets you, and why we still send most of our clients here.
Voices
A conversation with Vikki Jackson
Vikki Jackson, co-founder of Marula Hill, on moving to South Africa with her family in 1994 and being the one who stayed, why hyenas are the ones to watch, and the small details that make a lodge actually work.
Field Notes
Ximuwu Lodge review
Ximuwu Lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is the most thoughtfully accessible safari lodge we know. Here's our honest review.
Voices
A conversation with Sian Loehrer
Sian Loehrer, co-founder of Marula Hill, talks about how she designs safaris, where she'd go right now, and what first-time travellers always ask.
Guides
Wheelchair accessible safaris in Africa
A practical guide to wheelchair accessible safari destinations and lodges across Africa, from Kruger to the Okavango Delta.
Guides
Tarangire: Tanzania's other great safari park
Huge elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and very few crowds. Here's why we include Tarangire in nearly every northern Tanzania itinerary.
Guides
When to go to Namibia on safari
Not every season delivers the same Namibia. Here's how to match your travel dates to what you actually want from this extraordinary country.
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Sabi Sand Game Reserve: South Africa's leopard country
The Sabi Sand has the highest leopard density of any protected area in South Africa. Here's what makes it genuinely different, and how we plan trips here.
Guides
What a luxury safari in South Africa actually costs
What you're really paying for on a luxury safari in South Africa: nightly rates, private concessions, charter flights, and total trip budgets.
Voices
Safaris designed around the people travelling
Safaris built around the people travelling, not the brochure. How we plan for LGBTQ+ guests, dietary needs, family configurations and accessibility in South Africa.
Journeys
Ten days alone in Zimbabwe and Botswana. Why we keep recommending it
A 10-day solo female itinerary from Victoria Falls to Makgadikgadi and the Okavango Delta. Sian walks you through how we planned it.
Guides
Botswana with kids: why families keep coming back
Botswana is one of Africa's most rewarding destinations for families. Here's what makes it work, and how to plan it well.