May seem improbable, but they have grown in these regions starting from Africa 15 years ago. They have core competencies I have defined over the years. Three teams of experts bring a unique depth of knowledge to each of their specialist areas: Africa, India and Latin America; every trip is tailor-made, down to the last, perfect detail; their passion borders on obsession! Outstanding.

Lots of people claim to be Africa experts but these guys live, eat and breathe it. One of the founders lived and worked in Botswana for years before setting up in London 15 years ago; the other partner joined the company four years later. More than just knowing which destinations offer the real safari deal and which are just Africa-lite, they know the best field guides, the top pilots, which lodges and camps will give you the degree of ’soft’ or ‘adventure’ that’s exactly right for you, what can be worked into a good itinerary and what doesn’t deliver or simply doesn’t make sense.

On an island like Mauritius, where your so much of your holiday experience is defined by the hotel you stay in, it’s more important than ever to separate truth from hype – and match taste, style and occasion to the right property. Louisa, on the team, is a goldmine of information on all of the good Mauritian resorts: what will suit whom, when and why – and what to avoid.

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