The Sound of Silence - Tailor-Made Holiday Experiences

Sounds are an often-underappreciated aspect of travel. They can completely transform a luxury holiday, setting the mood and atmosphere, offering a window into local culture, evoking emotions and creating a vivid memory of a place, but silence can be just as powerful. 

Our Tailor-Made Holiday itineraries feature experiences that champion the soundtracks of natural landscapes in all their glory, where the distinct lack of noise enhances everything that lives and breathes around you.

In this blog we’ll introduce you to two of our favourite auditory adventures, each one is bookend by incredible explorations of some of the globe's most mesmerising landscapes.

Dining in the Australian Outback

Location: Uluru,  Northern Territory

In the heart of the Australian outback, this once-in-a-lifetime dinner highlights the soundscape - or perhaps the profound stillness - of the desert. As the sun descends, casting a fiery glow over the ancient monolith of Uluru, you’ll be enveloped in the desert’s otherworldly hush. The silence is palpable, broken only by the clink of sparkling wine-filled glasses, the tales of the star talker, and the call of a didgeridoo.

As you dine under a canopy of stars, the stillness deepens, allowing you to absorb the outback’s natural soundscape. The gentle murmur of conversation with fellow travellers blends with the symphony of the night: crickets chirping, the crackle of the fire, and the occasional hoot of a far-off owl. Silence speaks volumes, and it becomes the star of the show here. 

Experience Includes:

• Outback-style canapes 
• Three-course bush tucker inspired buffet 
• Didgeridoo performance
• Guided tour of the night sky
• Return transfers

Visit during our Classic Australia itinerary

Tanzania’s Secret Reserves

Location: Jabali Ridge, Tanzania

Tanzania’s hidden reserves allow the vastness of the African plains to be heard in its purest form – free from the distractions of the crowds. At Jabali Ridge, deep within the remote Ruaha National Park, the sounds of the wild come alive.

As dawn breaks, the soft rustle of grass permeates the air, punctuated by the distant roar of a lion staking its claim on the horizon. Throughout the day, the rest of nature awakens: elephants trundle quietly through the bush, their footsteps barely disturbing the stillness, while the call of a fish eagle echoes across the sky. The lack of human presence amplifies everything.

Silence here isn’t really an absence of sound, but something that works in harmony with nature to enhance its wild acoustics. This is where you’ll discover the true voice of the African bush – a beautiful blend of peace, solitude, and the raw beauty of the wild.

Visit during our Southern Tanzania Odyssey itinerary