Great Plains Dispatches Blog

GREAT PLAINS PRIVATE GUIDES AND TOURING IN NAIROBI Do you happen to know how Nairobi got its name? The area Nairobi currently occupies was originally an uninhabited swamp before a railway line was built in 1899 linking Mombasa to Uganda.…

GREAT PLAINS PRIVATE GUIDES AND TOURING IN CAPE TOWN Being home to iconic mountain ranges, stunning natural wonders, thrilling landscapes and ocean vistas, Cape Town offers no shortage of adventures and experiences. The lifestyle of locals and visitors alike centres…

Oceanside Gems I am sure you will agree that simply staring out to sea has some sort of healing power, luring one into a mild meditative state. Brain imaging research has also shown that being in close proximity to water…

Villas & Retreats Luxury villas are synonymous with privacy and are quintessential for a more intimate and personal journey of discovery in the chosen destination We can’t think of a better way to revive one’s soul than choosing a completely…

Food! Glorious Food! We hope you enjoy this edition of the Great Plains Collective - Issue 15, which culminates all our favourite restaurants across six cities and towns in Southern and Eastern Africa. There is something for everyone on our…

HONEYMOONS & FAMILYMOONS Every couple likes to spend their honeymoon indulging in romantic things like moonlit dinner dates, trying new cuisine together, lazing about drinking crisp wines, exploring new places and embracing adventurous activities together. One can include all the…

WHALES. WINGS. WALKS We are well on our way through Winter in the Southern Hemisphere and Spring is whispering as the mornings and evenings become walmer with the smell of Jasmin blossoms perfuming the air. Join us in this edition…