When most people begin planning a safari to Botswana, they immediately look at the dry season months between June and September. These are considered peak safari months, when water sources shrink and animals gather predictably around rivers and waterholes. It is undoubtedly a spectacular time to visit. However, after recently returning from Botswana during the green season, I can confidently say that travelling during this quieter time of year offers a completely different and equally magical...

On Monday 23rd February, my partner Adam and I took the eleven-hour flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg. When we landed at 7am in Joburg, luckily our luggage had been checked all the way through to our next flight, so we simply went through transit immigration before heading to international departures, where we enjoyed a flat white and some snacks while waiting for our connecting flight to Maun in Botswana. At 12pm it was time to board our flight to Maun, a very quick one-hour...

London Heathrow to Johannesburg Last week I flew from London Heathrow to Johannesburg on the British Airways A380, travelling long haul in economy on the 6pm departure. The Aircraft & Seating The British Airways A380 is an impressive aircraft, and despite flying in economy, the cabin felt spacious compared to smaller long haul planes. We chose to sit upstairs, where the economy cabin is configured in a 2-4-2 layout rather than the more typical 3-4-3 found on the lower level. For couples, this...