Richard Holmes

Richard Holmes is a Cape Town–based freelance writer. When this Afar contributor is not jetting off on assignment, he’s usually unearthing a new foodie find in the Mother City or running the trails on Table Mountain. Follow him on @on_another_plane.

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Nkasa Linyanti campfire with camp in background
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Masiya Camp exterior
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Natural Selection's North Island camp in Botswana is located near the Okavango Delta’s northwestern panhandle, which brings in a steady stream of wildlife, like this herd of elephants.
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The Best Time to Go on Safari Is Not When You’d Expect
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Tawana is the result of a rare partnership with the local Batawana tribe, and is the only camp on a 130-acre concession in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve.
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This New Remote Camp in Botswana Is a Wildlife Lover’s Dream
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Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.
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