The Island Pongwe voted Tanzania's Boutique Restaurant of the year
The Island Pongwe in Zanzibar by The Cocoon Collection has just been voted “Boutique Restaurant of the Year – Tanzania” at the Travel & Hospitality Awards
Carmines River Lodge set to launch June 2026
Carmines River Lodge is set to launch in June 2026 in Zambia’s South Luangwa.
The Cocoon Collection set to “wow” at ILTM
The Cocoon Collection will be proudly hosting three exclusive foodie events during ILTM on the French Riviera in early December 2025 – showcasing the art of Italian cuisine, sustainability, and a deep passion for authentic flavour.
Destination Dining debuts in Zanzibar
A new gourmet philosophy has debuted on Zanzibar’s exclusive Bawe Island, designed to pamper guests and tantalise their tastebuds through an exciting culinary journey. Bawe’s exclusive dine-around formula invites guests to enjoy a variety of à la carte dining options, serving up both international and local dishes, in stunning locations dotted all around the beautiful private island.
OurAfrica.Travel 2026 dates locked in!
Fasten your seatbelts, we have lift off on the 2026 dates for OurAfrica.Travel. Please be sure to block off your diaries now from 16 – 20 March, as, in the now famous words of Shakira, “It’s time for Africa” to take centre stage! The OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show returns, having connected travel trade with hotels, lodges and suppliers in Africa and Indian Ocean Islands since 2020.
You&Me Maldives raises the bar with Premium All Inclusive
You&Me Maldives by The Cocoon Collection is a dream destination for discerning travellers wanting to celebrate the holidays and end of year festivities surrounded by blue skies, sunshine, scenery and gourmet cuisine on a very magical, private Maldivian island.
The Carte Collection: a family legacy - and a new slackpacking trail
Ruth & Bill Carte arrived in KwaZulu-Natal’s Drakensberg mountains in 1941. Four generations later, their legacy continues: Three unique businesses are owned and managed by their five granddaughters.
Pambele – Mozambique’s best-kept barefoot luxury secret
Pambele Mozambique is Mozambique’s best-kept barefoot luxury secret, a Private Beachfront Home Offering Barefoot Luxury and Exclusive Ocean Adventures
Mashatu launches Family Safari Offers
Mashatu Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s best-kept secrets, is inviting families to escape into the wild with some fabulous limited-time green season offers running from 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2026.
Warangi Ridge opens in the Serengeti
Warangi Ridge Lodge, the hottest new property in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, is now open
Bawe Island Celebrates its First Year, Winning “Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort” Award
Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection celebrated its first anniversary in style, winning the prestigious title of “Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort 2025” at the World Travel Awards, reaffirming its role as a key player in the high-end hospitality landscape.
Mosetlha celebrates 30 years with return to its walking safari roots
Mosetlha Bush Camp, located in the very heart of South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve, is celebrating its 30th birthday with a return to its walking safari roots
The Cocoon Collection courts Agents with trade friendly fam rates
The Cocoon Collection has a deep appreciation of the trade and has worked closely with travel agents and tour operators for over 40 years and is offering exclusive, generously discounted fam rates just for agents to go and experience their properties first hand with their partners and families
The Cocoon Collection’s new ‘Cocoon Circle’ loyalty programme in the Maldives
The Cocoon Collection has launched the Cocoon Circle, an exclusive loyalty programme designed to reward returning guests with elevated privileges, personalised experiences, and unforgettable touches across its award-winning resorts in the Maldives.
Mashatu: Land of Leopards
A powerful new wildlife documentary titled Mashatu: Land of Leopards will have its African premiere at the Wildscreen Festival, from 12-13 June 2025, hosted in Maun, Botswana for the very first time!
Onguma Trails Camp
Onguma Trails Camp launched on 1 April – offered walking safaris in big game country in the Etosha region. The focus is very on guided walking trails, offering immersive wilderness experiences led by expert guides, with a lovely dash of off grid luxury.
A Night Under the Stars with WalkMashatu
Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure with WalkMashatu, an extraordinary walking safari that leads you deep into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness. But this is no ordinary safari—your journey culminates in a magical experience like no other: spending a Night Under the Stars at the Walk Mashatu Fly Camp.
South Africa’s Cavern Drakensberg offers Winter Sun Adventures for Families
Family Fun in the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa
The Serengeti’s newest hotspot - Warangi Ridge opens July 2025
Warangi Ridge Lodge is poised to be the hottest new property in one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, when it opens in July 2025!
Gourmet Week Showcases Mediterranean-Maldivian Culinary Fusion
From 19 to 24 May 2025, Gourmet Week, one of the most anticipated events of the gastronomic calendar, will be taking place at You&Me Maldives by The Cocoon Collection, the exclusive adults-only resort nestled in the Raa Atoll.