The Llama Travel Blog

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southeast Africa, which makes it a fantastic addition to a holiday in South Africa, Botswana or Namibia. Once known as ‘the jewel of Africa’, much of Zimbabwe is covered by national parks, mountains, and the Limpopo, Save and Zambezi rivers. The latter converges on the border with Zambia to form Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls and probably the country’s biggest attraction.

Llama Travel’s Zimbabwe extensions, applicable to a number of our African itineraries, are a fantastic way to conclude a trip with a visit to the spectacular Falls while uncovering even more of the destination’s wonderful wilderness and wildlife.

Botswana is one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations, known for its vast open plains and exceptional wildlife viewing. From the waterways and floodplains of the Okavango Delta to the wildlife-rich parks of Chobe and Moremi, travel here is about slowing down and spending time immersed in the bush. Game drives are relaxed, camps are comfortable and well-located, and the focus is entirely on the natural world around you.

Llama Travel’s Botswana holidays have been designed to ensure you make the most of your time in this incredible destination. Here are 7 reasons why you should visit Botswana with Llama Travel.

Uzbekistan’s Silk Road history, vibrant culture, and UNESCO-recognised architecture are earning it growing renown as one of Asia’s outstanding destinations. For this blog, we caught up with Otto, one of our in-house Travel Experts, about his recent trip to the destination to unpack the highlights and provide you with some pointers if you are planning to visit. 

If you want to talk directly to one of our Travel Experts, contact us here, or order a brochure here to browse our full range of holidays and further details of our 12-day Uzbekistan tour. 

For many people, a safari holiday is one of the most aspirational travel experiences on earth. It can, however, be daunting, too. In Llama Travel’s nearly 25-year history of selling holidays, we have heard many customers’ concerns about visiting a new place or experiencing a different kind of holiday for the first time. The most common questions from first-timers considering a safari holiday often relate to wild camping, the heat on the plains, and the early wake-up calls for game drives.

Libby, a Product Executive on Llama Travel’s expert team, had many such concerns before her first safari experience. In this blog, she breaks down her experience as a first-timer on safari, addressing some of the common questions and concerns our customers voice before committing to a safari holiday—and, more often than not, having an excellent experience when they travel.

All of our staff at Llama Travel have travelled extensively: before you book your holiday, wherever you want to go, you can speak to someone who has been there. It’s one of the 7 reasons that our guests trust Llama Travel for their holidays.

Among our team of travel experts is Otto, who recently returned from a safari trip to South Africa. In this blog, we caught up with Otto to tap into his expertise and find out why South Africa is such a captivating destination.

From ancient pyramids and jungle ruins to mariachi music, colourful towns and regional dishes, Mexico offers a lot in one trip. Explore archaeological sites, wander through colonial streets, taste dishes like mole poblano and unwind on Caribbean beaches. For a holiday filled with history, culture, food and nature, Mexico is an ideal choice.

At Llama Travel, we create high-quality holidays that offer flexibility, security and great value for money. See below why our Mexico holidays really are better.

Kenya is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, offering excellent wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Witness the wildlife interactions on safari in the Masai Mara, explore the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of the best places to spot rhinos and see Africa’s Big Five, and admire the flamingo-filled lakes of the Rift Valley.

At Llama Travel, we create high-quality holidays that offer flexibility, security and great value for money. See below why our Kenya holidays really are better.

Argentina is one of South America’s most captivating countries, offering a mix of lively cities, wide-open landscapes and unforgettable natural sights. From enjoying great food and passionate tango in Buenos Aires to exploring the stunning glaciers of Patagonia, there is so much to experience.

Llama Travel’s Argentina Itineraries have been designed to ensure you make the most of your time in this incredible destination. Here are seven reasons why you should visit Argentina with Llama Travel.

From the vast golden-orange sand dunes of Sossusvlei, to spotting lions, elephants and rhinos in Etosha National Park, and exploring the quaint German architecture of Windhoek and Swakopmund, there is so much to discover in Namibia. Llama Travel’s Namibia itinerary has been designed to ensure you make the most of your time in this exciting destination. Here are 7 reasons why you should visit Namibia with Llama Travel.

Home to rich wildlife, tropical beaches and thrilling adventure, Costa Rica is a country full of variety. From navigating jungle waterways and spotting sloths and toucans in the forest, to seeing the picture-perfect Arenal Volcano and relaxing in the hot springs, before unwinding on the white sands and calm waters of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica offers an incredible mix of experiences.

At Llama Travel, we create high-quality holidays that offer flexibility, security and great value for money. See below why our Costa Rica holidays really are better.