We had a long journey ahead of us and knew it was going to be a real slog to get to our campsite at Lesholoago Pan, Mabuasehube Game Reserve which was in the extreme east of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
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Polentswa is an unfenced camp in Botswana. Camping in an unfenced camp means you have to be on high alert for predators.
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Polentswa waterhole can be quite productive regarding animal sightings and it is worth packing a few drinks and snacks and spending some time there.
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The Kalahari is a remote semi-arid wilderness, far from most cities. To get to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park involves a good day’s travel, no matter where you come from.
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When you mention the Kalahari one envisages remote and deserted spaces; red sand dunes and wild animals. A section of it homes the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and a few years ago we camped on the South African side. This year we’ve been given the opportunity to go with friends and camp on the Botswana side. It boasts basic unfenced campsites which means off the grid camping.
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Ural, a vintage style side car motorbike from a bygone era, our Soviet Steed for a day trip around Hartebeespoort dam.
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In the heart of the Waterberg Mountains lies Marakele, a SANPARKS reserve. A Tswana word, meaning a place of sanctuary and is indeed so especially for vervet monkeys. In fact, they are exceptionally mischievous.
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The Waterberg looks arid at times but is in fact a catchment area for four main rivers, hence its name. Over the last few decades it has changed from farmland to a conservation area with numerous game reserves and farms which makes it a great destination for a safari and a bushveld experience.
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Mapungubwe is known for its historical significance where artefacts of a golden rhinoceros and other symbols of royal power were discovered. Anklets, bracelets, beads, ornaments, a headdress and wooden sceptre and bowl tacked with gold foil indicated that it was an ancient African Kingdom.
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Drakensberg in summer. Although we were in the Drakensberg six months ago during winter, we decided to return to it about two weeks ago for some unfinished business and to see it in summer. We had another milestone birthday to celebrate, just like the previous time.
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Bush Babes? Who dat? Most of you might have heard of the cute, cuddly primates that pounce around in a forest. These are a different ‘species’.
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A weekend getaway and road trip on the edge of Northern Drakensberg – Maluti Mountains with hidden monuments of the Voortrekkers off the beaten track.
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Holes in the ground, big enough to swallow the wheel of a vehicle sneered at us. Slopes worthy of causing our vehicles to topple over and roll into a heap of scrap metal at the bottom taunted us.
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Dramatic and gorgeous photographs of our beautiful country ignited a smouldering ember of desire to travel to parts of it. Photographs of the stately Drakensberg mountains had me yearning to see them.
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What to do in a laid back seaside village in South Africa. A sleepy little hollow with loads of undercurrents. Is Gansbaai worth visiting?
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Are sunsets the same everywhere? African sunsets are beautiful but what about the rest of the world?
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Conquering South Africa’s highest off-road mountain pass. Would you want to drive up the infamous Sani Pass?
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One could classify this as the shortest trip in history.
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Even with our vehicle packed and driving out the gate, I had no idea where we were going. I had my suspicions though.
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Would you like to go on a journey to a mystery destination? Pros & Cons & tips to overcome travel anxiety.
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