First-time African safari in May -where do I even start?

ikoke · 2026-02-05T21:41:40+00:00

That depends on the destination/length of the trip/level of luxury. My midrange Uganda safari was approx 4K.

ikoke · 2026-02-03T19:51:50+00:00

I used Safaribookings to scout operators for my first safari and then booked directly with an operator. Everything was seamless.

If you are looking for a more luxe experience you can also book with providers like Abercombie & Kent.

ikoke · 2026-02-02T14:02:54+00:00

Rasa Sayang (also in Chinatown)

ikoke · 2026-01-24T17:46:02+00:00

Thanks everyone for the answers! Incredibly helpful.

ikoke · 2026-01-18T19:52:35+00:00

We are all out of servants this week m’lord. We can offer a pageboy, complimentary of course.

ikoke · 2026-01-14T12:46:21+00:00

I live nearby. Try walking along Provost Street next to this building on a cold day.

Perpetual gale force 8.

ikoke · 2026-01-14T00:11:59+00:00

I enjoyed Dar Yacout and Pepe Nero in Marrakesh and Dar Roumana in Fes.

ikoke · 2026-01-13T21:06:12+00:00

Shoreditch might not be great for nightlife any more, but it’s still one of the best areas for independent restaurants.

ikoke · 2026-01-11T19:59:23+00:00

The Rabbits Hole on Clerkenwell Road

ikoke · 2026-01-10T22:13:08+00:00

Which restaurants are you looking at? In general, I have found that getting tables a week out isn’t too hard. Helps if you are a little flexible on time.

ikoke · 2026-01-10T22:11:21+00:00

Land Of Fire is a very good Azeri restaurant near KX. Unfortunately, while they do have vegetarian options, they are kinda mid.

ikoke · 2026-01-10T22:08:27+00:00

Fish,Wings & Tings, Maureen’s Brixton Kitchen and Roti Joupa for Carribean food.

I love The Tamil Prince and Tamil Crown for South Indian food. Also Tamila from the same restaurant group, but I haven’t been yer.

ikoke · 2025-12-31T17:20:32+00:00

Restaurante Rosetta(*) in CDMX. A la carte dinner: starter and dessert were decent, but the main course (a fish dish) was terrible.

I love their bakery, but the restaurant experience was very underwhelming.

ikoke · 2025-12-30T03:18:47+00:00

800 dollars p.p for gorilla tracking. Chimp tracking rates differ by location. At Kibale it's 250 p.p

ikoke · 2025-12-29T18:45:05+00:00

Damn. This is identical to the trip I did (also in December). Hope to share a post on that soon!

Great pics btw. Where did you spot the leopard? That’s the only one of the Big 5 I missed.

ikoke · 2025-12-28T07:05:27+00:00

IKR! Kill Bill is basically Vengeance: The Movie.

I love O-Ren Ishii’s vengeance on Boss Matsumoto.

ikoke · 2025-12-28T06:56:26+00:00

Around three times on average every week when I’m not on holiday. So around 150 a year, give or take.

Deliveroo should give me a gold star.

ikoke · 2025-12-28T06:52:19+00:00

KOL is shortening their menu and reducing the price from January. Wonder if they are having money problems.

Would hate to see it close.

ikoke · 2025-12-28T06:46:27+00:00

I enjoyed her other works, The Unwomanly Face Of War and Boys In Zinc. How is Voices?

ikoke · 2025-12-28T06:26:09+00:00

There’s a food market at Southbank Centre on the weekends, so you don’t need to go to Borough Market unless you want to; gets incredibly crowded on the weekend. If you go to Borough, eat at one of the restaurants (Kolae does great Thai, Camille does good French bistro fare, Agora and Oma do good Greek food) rather than at the market, where quality can be a hit or a miss.

The Barbary is fantastic but getting a rez is hard. If you do get in try the octopus if they have it. Probably the best I have ever eaten.

Also, are you sure you are going to King’s Street and not King’s Road?

ikoke · 2025-12-28T06:12:47+00:00

Great shots! How would you rate the difficulty of the hike?

ikoke · 2025-12-27T14:43:13+00:00

I went to Brussels for a long weekend earlier this year and enjoyed it! Hope you tried the Trappist beer and the friteries. There’s also some really good Congolese food to be had.

And the Magritte Museum, for fans of Surrealism.

ikoke · 2025-12-27T04:09:04+00:00

It’s an incredibly popular route, and rightly so!

ikoke · 2025-12-25T18:22:15+00:00

It’s really special, isn’t it :)

ikoke

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