As exciting as travel is, when you are the proud ‘parent’ of a furry child, it is difficult to leave them behind.
Read MoreAfter our recent trip to the Kgalagadi I have been reflecting. Is it really worth a visit?
Read MoreiSimangaliso Wetland Park is a vast area stretching from the south at St Lucia to the north at Kosi Bay. The lake, dune and marine ecosystem continues south to Lake Sibaya and Sodwana Bay until it ends just south of St Lucia near Cape Vidal and meets the Indian Ocean once again.
Read MoreIs it worth travelling to South Africa? Hear it from a local that will tell you about the pros and cons of visiting the Rainbow Nation. Includes some tips.
Read MoreSouth African National Parks was founded in 1926 in order to preserve and manage the indigenous fauna and flora of our country, complete with its landscapes and related cultural heritage.
Read MoreI have come to the realisation that I find animal butts quite interesting. Think I am a bit weird? Don’t answer that!
Read MoreMapungubwe is a unique national park historically, archaeologically, geographically and culturally. The conservation and preservation of the area and its animals is crucial to its strategic vision. But what is the hype?
Read MoreRatho Bush Camp is part of Rakwena Crocodile Farm and about 17 kilometres west of Pontdrif, the border post between South Africa and Botswana. The camp is abundant with birdlife and if you are lucky you may even see an elephant or two.
Read MoreA hidden gem, off the grid and off the beaten track in the north east of Limpopo, this camp is definitely for nature lovers.
Read MoreWhat is a real safari? Not one at a 5-star lodge with drinks on tap and animals on demand. I’m talking about an average budget type safari undertaken by the vast majority of tourists.
Read MoreIt was January – the summer school holidays were almost over and we were heading off on a road trip. The joys of being semi-retired!
Read MoreuKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Where to go? What to do? Where to stay? My personal experience and guide to the Drakensberg will give you some insight.
Read MoreIf I had to summarise our year of travel and adventure in three words it would be Germany, Drakensberg and Kgalagadi.
Read MoreMaloti is the Sesotho word for Drakensberg mountains. uKhahlamba is an isiZulu word meaning “barrier of spears.” Not so sure about the spears, but I know for certain there are whips.
Read MoreEscaping with our XCape to the Maloti Drakensberg Mountains to the amphitheatre.
Read MoreWho hasn’t dreamed of going to the Kruger National Park? Take a look at the animals we saw on our second visit.
Read MoreWhat has a picnic got to do with travel in the Waterberg? Or conservation, education and preservation for that matter?
Read MoreA weekend breakaway to a nature reserve close enough for a day trip from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Read MoreLet me take you on a voyage down memory lane, to our 1992 cruise on the Achille Lauro, way, way back to almost thirty years ago.
Read MoreIn the midst of the arid red sands of the Kalahari there is an island of startling white dunes called Witsand or White Sand
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