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Dubai, often associated with its stunning skyscrapers and luxury lifestyle, is also a haven for outdoor adventurers seeking thrilling experiences amidst its unique desert and coastal landscapes.
Did you know that Wilderness actually started out in Botswana 40 years ago as a mobile camp operator, so one would argue that it almost feels fitting to have launch their first mobile camp in the Serengeti, as the company readies to celebrate 40 years of impactful conservation tourism.
My journey from Dubai to South Africa on this occasion, was curated with a view to help me garner visibility on how one can infuse both a city staycation in Johannesburg, coined Egoli or City of Gold by the locals, with a safari excursion a short drive away from the metropolis.
There’s something about journeying into territories unknown, with little knowledge of where you are going or what experiences await you. Our minds were readied for an itinerary that was carefully curated by dear friends who have become family of mine – Luke and Suzanne Brown, Co-Founders of Vayeni Safari.
From Cape Town to Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay, three iconic boutique hotel destintions in South Africa’s favourite coastal cities and towns form The Liz McGrath Collection, proud members of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
After a forlorn attempt to escape the hustle and bustle of Dubai by intentionally staying at home, gears quickly shifted towards the idea of rather checking into a luxurious retreat away, laptop-free and with no plan to venture beyond my hotel of choice’s immediate surroundings.
Nestled a short 30-minute drive from Downtown Dubai, lies the tranquil Andalusian-inspired, 5 star luxury boutique urban resort, with grounds that almost for a time have you forget that you are in the heart of the Arabian desert.
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