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Exodus: The Great Migration takes viewers on an immersive 360-degree virtual journey through one of the greatest natural phenomena on Earth – the annual wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Viewers can experience a sense of physical presence, while being confronted by charging herds of wildebeest and their natural predators. The team behind this international first is Johannesburgbased Deep VR, which has risen over the past three years to become Africa’s most experienced cinematic VR production company. The film has received international praise and is part of the official selection for a number of film festivals, including The Wildscreen Festival, the Austin Indie Fest, the Melbourne Fringe and the VR Arles Festival. The VR documentary can be viewed online at www.deepvr.co.za/exodus, where info about public screenings can also be found.
Record five-time Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has recently joined the American Tourister team as their latest ambassador. The footballer and international fashion icon is an inspiration to millions around the globe, who will no doubt be following the star’s exploits with American Tourister – and specifically their Soundbox range of luggage – throughout 2018. This year, American Tourister is urging travellers to “bring back more” from their journeys. A frequent traveller himself, Cristiano – with his suitcase as his constant travel companion – brings back more memories, experiences, memorabilia and tokens of a life lived to the fullest, from every trip. He will be encouraging fellow travellers to do the same. These travellers can also look forward to Soundbox spinners in lively new colours – Golden Yellow, Spicy Peach, Deep Mint and Denim Blue – that will inject even more fun and energy into their travel adventures. To locate a stockist near you, visit // WWW.HOUSEOFSAMSONITE.CO.ZA.
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A Journey of Giraffe Treat yourself to a journey of giraffelike proportions by booking a stay at Inzolo Exclusive Game Lodge in the Eastern Cape. An hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth, Inzolo is an exclusive resort that offers luxury accommodation for a maximum of eight guests at any given time. Towering above the bushveld like a giraffe, the main lodge overlooks a watering hole bordered by an expanse of green mountains. Similarly breathtaking views await you from your private patio outside your African-chic chalet, which has an en-suite bathroom. The Big Five and countless other interesting animals roam this reserve, making for great opportunities to see and learn things you’ve perhaps not encountered before. As a matter of fact, did you know that the correct collective noun for giraffe is a journey if they’re moving, and a tower if they’re not? This is just one of the fun facts you can pick up from knowledgeable and friendly resident game ranger on the daily game drives. For more information, visit // WWW.INZOLOLODGE.CO.ZA.