Helene Ramackers

Heléne Ramackers is a freelance journalist who enjoys interviewing local and international celebrities but thinks she has found her calling amongst the travel writing fraternity. A creature comforts girl at heart, she loves all things opulent.
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Rarefied Spirits & Sacred Peaks: In Conversation with Will Phillips

FEATURES Helene Ramackers -
Restaurateur, chef, and lifelong wildlife campaigner Will Phillips speaks exclusively to Upscale Living magazine about his extraordinary new creation: Snow Leopard Gin. Limited to just 200 bottles worldwide, this £2,850 masterpiece bridges the worlds...

Hilltop Haven At Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
Set at the top of a hill in South Africa’s Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge commands the most spectacular views over the rolling escarpment and valleys below. The family-owned and operated luxury...

Masiya’s Camp, Rooted in Extraordinary Extravagance

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
Situated in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, the latest addition to The Royal Portfolio is an integration of bold colors, breaking the safari mold and establishing the fun aspect that goes...

Jao Reserve, The Jewel Of Botswana’s Okavango Delta

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
Home to six unrivalled camps which showcase the beauty of the Okavango Delta, Jao Reserve captures the true essence of the world’s largest inland delta. For more than a quarter of a...

A Breath Of Fresh Air At Elephant Point River Suites

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
Purposefully built with unimpeded vistas over the Sabie River, Elephant Point River Suites connects guests with the harmony of nature and superlative luxury. Sitting at the wooden desk in my upstairs study, two...

Whispers Of The Wild at Maloba Private Game Reserve

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
In South Africa’s Free State province, a 49,500-acre private game reserve has taken shape over the past six years. The ambitious project conceptualized by Dutch businessman Michel Perridon and his son Don...

Returning Home To Monwana

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
A handful of safari lodges have had such a profound impact on me that the privilege to return is an opportunity I will grab with both hands. One such place is Monwana...

A Soulful Safari at Walkers Plains Camp

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
Occupying an enviable position at the top of a ridge in South Africa’s Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Walkers Plains Camp delivers it all – world-class hospitality, plush accommodation, delicious cuisine, and the...
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Helene Ramackers

Heléne Ramackers is a freelance journalist who enjoys interviewing local and international celebrities but thinks she has found her calling amongst the travel writing fraternity. A creature comforts girl at heart, she loves all things opulent.
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