Mahali Mzuri

Mahali Mzuri: #kenyalive

13th January 2016

Mahali Mzuri is involved in the #kenyalive campaign, the world's first live web broadcast of an extraordinary Kenyan bush to beach safari via Twitter's Periscope App. Take a look at the live broadcasts via HerdTracker's Periscope channel from Mahali Mzuri between 12-14th January 2016 The live night broadcasts will be the very first of their ...

Kasbah Tamadot

Eve Branson Foundation: Building a new craft house

13th January 2016

One of the most frequent visitors to Kasbah Tamadot is Richard Branson's mum, Eve, but it's more work than play for her as she spearheads a successful charitable foundation, the Eve Branson Foundation (EBF). The EBF aims to help the local people surrounding Kasbah Tamadot to set up sustainable enterprises. This includes a craft house ...

Virgin Limited Edition

Virgin Limited Edition's 2016 New Year resolutions

6th January 2016

With the New Year come new resolutions, so we asked the General Managers at each of the Virgin Limited Edition properties to tell us what they hope to achieve during 2016... Feel free to share any of your own resolutions! The Lodge, Ashley Crook, The Lodge Manager Train for and complete my first London Marathon (we'll ...

A little bird told us...

Planning a little fiesta? 🎊 Our team at #SonBunyola know a thing or two about throwing a party. 🎈… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

2019 January
2nd January 2019

Mahali Mzuri: Guest blog by Kait Hanson

After spending time in Tsavo West National Park, Kait and her husband took a Safarilink plane to ...

3rd January 2019

The Lodge: "Nose to Tail" Clementine Tartlet

Winter in the Swiss Alps is slim pickings for fruit, so our chefs have quite a challenge ...

7th January 2019

Mont Rochelle: Sizzles this summer with Braai lunches

Nothing says summer like the sound of a sizzling barbecue and come rain or shine (but preferably ...

8th January 2019

Mahali Mzuri: Big cat dynasties

You may remember, Selekei our resident female Cheetah who introduced her adorable four little cubs to us ...
2019 February
14th February 2019

Mahali Mzuri: Did you know?

Game viewing is the main attraction at Mahali Mzuri and with the Maasai Mara offering incredible wildlife ...

28th February 2019

Son Bunyola: Make Mallorca your home-from-home

After a winter siesta, we’re ready to say “hola” to summer as we reopen our doors ...

28th February 2019

The Lodge: Get your skis on for March Hotel Weeks

As the snow continues to fall in the Swiss Alps and the sunny, blue sky days are ...
2019 March
12th March 2019

Son Bunyola: Mallorca's famous almond blossom

Each year, from late January through to March, Mallorca is quite simply blooming as five million almond ...

28th March 2019

Son Bunyola: Luxury villas on Mallorca's West Coast

Charles Marlow is an independent estate agency set in the stunning village of Deia in Mallorca. They ...

29th March 2019

Virgin Limited Edition: Earth Hour 2019

We’re already living with the effects of climate change, and we’ve seen extreme weather conditions that...
2019 April
2nd April 2019

Head Chef Yassine Khalal attends the Embassy Chef Challenge 2019

We’re extremely proud to announce that our Executive Chef of Kasbah Tamadot, Yassine Khalal, has been ch...

8th April 2019

Necker Island: Play with a purpose in the BVIs #GameofThrows

We’re supporting the youth of Virgin Gorda in a new kind of way… With the community of s...

24th April 2019

Mahali Mzuri: An unforgettable flying safari experience

An African safari is one of life’s greatest adventures and it’s no wonder it features on s...

30th April 2019

Guest blogger: A boutique stay in the Atlas Mountains

Marrakech is famed for its heady assault on all senses. A colourful and vibrant city that simply ...
2019 May
15th May 2019

Mont Rochelle: Takes gold at the London Wine Competition

Sip, sip hooray! We’re thrilled that 3 of our Mont Rochelle wines have won Gold and Bronze me...

20th May 2019

Mont Rochelle: The perfect winter in the Winelands

There’s nothing quite like the tranquil beauty of the Cape Winelands in the winter, with crisp ai...

24th May 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: Summer in Morocco's Atlas Mountains

Summertime in Morocco means fun in the sun, and while July and August are some of the ...
2019 June
6th June 2019

#VLEtravels with purpose

This summer #VLEtravels is back WITH PURPOSE! We believe our collection of retreats and hotels should be ...

7th June 2019

Mahali Mzuri: The race is on for the Great Migration

The plains of the Maasai Mara have sprung to life as the Great Migration has been sighted ...

20th June 2019

Ulusaba: Extraordinary baby elephant encounters

Getting up close to an African elephant is a humbling experience, from their rough sandpapery skin (which ...

24th June 2019

The Lodge: Summer events in the Swiss Alps

There’s so much more to Verbier than snow (although it is pretty special in the winter to...
2019 July
8th July 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: Sweet treats in the gardens

The gardens at Kasbah Tamadot are looking beautiful this month and if you look closely you can ...

16th July 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: The valleys and villages of the Atlas Mountains

After exploring the souks, trade the hustle and bustle of Marrakech for the tranquil valleys and villages ...

16th July 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: We're number one

We're thrilled to announce that Kasbah Tamadot has been named No 1. Resort Hotel in North Africa and ...

16th July 2019

Mahali Mzuri: A day with the Maasai

There are many moments when guests interact with the Maasai people during a stay at Mahali Mzuri, ...

16th July 2019

Mont Rochelle: Discover the Winelands and the wildlife

Combining a trip to family friendly Franschhoek in the winelands with a roaringly good safari in the ...

16th July 2019

Necker Island: Wild times

From the moment you step foot on the island you’ll spot a stunning array of wildlife, fr...

16th July 2019

Son Bunyola: All aboard the train to Sóller

Beyond the gates of Son Bunyola is an island waiting to be discovered. Take a trip on ...

16th July 2019

Ulusaba: Catching up with the Pride 'n Purpose team

Pride 'n Purpose target_blank is our charitable arm which focuses on sustainable initiatives that support disadvantaged ...

25th July 2019

Mahali Mzuri: A Little Bird Told Us

Kenya’s Maasai Mara is known for its abundance of wildlife, and in particular the big cats th...

31st July 2019

#WorldRangerDay: A blog by Liam Burrough

Surely there is no place on earth more associated with wide open spaces than Africa. This vast ...
2019 August
1st August 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: Meet our master tea-maker Mohammed

As you wander through Kasbah Tamdot, over the pretty tiled floors and past fountains filled with rose ...

8th August 2019

Necker Island: Watersports or Wellness?

That’s a decision you don’t need to make on Necker Island, there’s plenty of time t...

9th August 2019

The Lodge: BBQ Beer Can Chicken

Looking for an easy BBQ dish? Head Chef, Adam Bateman, at The Lodge shares his BBQ beer ...

13th August 2019

The Lodge: Calling all foodies

Dining alfresco with blue skies, crisp alpine air, picture-perfect views and delicious food and wine, is almost ...

14th August 2019

Son Bunyola: Get a taste of Mallorca

One of the best things about going on holiday, is trying local delicacies, and while Spain and ...

19th August 2019

Ulusaba: Painted Wolves and their puppies

Puppy alert! Here at Ulusaba, we’re lucky enough to see Painted Wolves (also known as African Wi...

28th August 2019

Kasabah Tamadot: The red gold

It’s been 5 years since Kasbah Tamadot joined forces with the Tiwizi Association to sponsor the set-up an...

28th August 2019

Mahali Mzuri bush news: July & August sightings

August 2019 - The Great Migration right on our doorstep! They came running in droves, in their thousands, ...
2019 September
1st September 2019

Ulusaba: Arbor month is here

It’s one of our favourite times of the year again at Ulusaba as we roll up ou...

2nd September 2019

The Lodge: Celebrate Christmas in a winter wonderland

With picture perfect scenery, twinkling lights and plenty of fresh white snow, Verbier is the ultimate winter ...

23rd September 2019

Thanks for sharing your #VLEtravels 2019

That’s a wrap! Our #VLEtravels 2019 photo contest is now closed and we’ll be reviewing all of t...

30th September 2019

Mont Rochelle: Eat, Sleep, Repeat!

While South Africa is known for its natural landscapes and wildlife, its winelands are just as famous ...
2019 October
4th October 2019

Celebrating #WorldAnimalDay

With our properties located in some of the most amazing settings in the world it goes without ...

7th October 2019

Mahali Mzuri bush news: September sightings

Following a slightly lower rainfall within the Maasai Mara region, the migration ended a little earlier than ...

7th October 2019

We’re top of the list for Africa in the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards!

Big news! Thanks to your votes, all four of our African properties have featured in Condé Nast T...
2019 November
13th November 2019

Ulusaba: Read all about the Ntseveni library

We recently celebrated the opening of the brand-new library at Ntseveni Primary School and the Pride 'n ...

19th November 2019

Mahali Mzuri bush news: spots and stripes

The month of October began with the migration season fading off into the Serengeti and the Toppis ...

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Mahali Mzuri: #kenyalive

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