Discovering Africa- Kenya, South Africa and Namibia

Africa is the second largest continent in the world with vast terrains, languages and cultural experiences throughout. With a total of fifty-four countries collectively, it can be a challenge to learn about each one, but we have selected a few gems and invite you to come along on a journey to learn more about South Africa, Kenya and Namibia.

South Africa is well-known for it's socio-political history, Kruger National Park and its revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Nature hikes and safaris are the two activities that come to mind when planning your stay in the area. But what else does the area have to offer? It is well worth it to invest with the experts. A DMC (Destination Management Company) offers expertise that cannot be matched. They are well connected in the country of their expertise and can often offer opportunities to tour notable private residences, see rare art works and much more. Two incredible DMC's within South Africa, Into Africa and ArtnAfrica, provide unique offerings that expand into all areas of the South African experience.

A beautiful photo taken on tour with IntoAfrica

IntoAfrica offers more than twenty years of tour expertise within South Africa and eleven other countries on the continent. They have created a wonderful set of customizable itineraries that offer the ability to enjoy the best of Cape Town; a mecca of beautiful sites, fine dining, and exhilarating night life, before or after embracing a piece of nature while hiking Table Mountain or on safari. A tour of Robben Island to visit the cell where Nelson Mandela was held offers a memorable historic element to a well-rounded stay.

ArtnAfrica specializes in wine and art tours in the region and tour the beautiful homes where the art is created by the areas renowned artists

ArtnAfrica offers an incredible and unique offering as the owners have tremendous expertise in the areas of art and wine. South Africa is well-known around the world for award winning wines. When one of your tour experts is wine maker and registered wine guide who understands every aspect of the process from grape to glass, it is a wonderful advantage to your experience. From winery and cellar tours to home cooked meals and perfect pairings. Well connected in the art world, private gallery tours and opportunities to meet acclaimed artists in their studios offer the potential to witness contemporary and historical art pieces housed in private collections. With over 30 years of experience within the bespoke luxury tour experience, they have a lot to offer.

Properties we recommend within South Africa (all can be viewed directly on See The Room):

The Alphen Boutique Hotel

Dulini

Schoone Oordt Country House

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa

The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa

The beautiful children of Kenya are happy to greet all of the SKYIN guests

Kenya is located in the eastern portion of Africa and is home to 50 national parks and rich lands that produce some of the best coffee beans in the world. Known for an extraordinary safari experience, all of the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos, can be seen during guided tours and often roaming freely on the protected land near many lodges in the area. SKYIN is a DMC offering a remarkable experience that is focused on immersion with the indigenous people of Kenya. SKYIN shares deep familial bonds with the Maasai and Mijikenda tribes which allows an opportunity to understand their culture from a rare perspective. They have an incredible team of safari guides and connections within the luxury accommodation community to draw upon, but most travelers cherish the memories created during a hosted stay with a Kenyan family where lifelong friendships are developed.

Properties we recommend within Kenya (all can be viewed directly on See The Room):

Borana Lodge

Lengishu House

Namibia, located north of South Africa, is the last country on today's tour. A land that houses the Etosha National Park, Brandberg Mountain, the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the world's oldest desert (The Namib Desert) offers an incredible variety of outdoor hiking/sightseeing experience within the confines of one beautiful country. The Namib Sand Sea (coastal region of the area) is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a great experience on its own. All of the DMC's listed are well-connected and can assist you with traveling to this region.

Properties we recommend in Namibia (all can be viewed directly on See The Room):

Otjimbondana Kalahari

We have briefly introduced three of the many incredible countries on the continent and as you can see, the opportunities and experiences are tremendous. Contact our recommended DMC's and have a transformitive experience visiting Africa!