A self-drive Chobe adventure
And adventure was what I was after. Something totally different to the luxurious safaris I usually enjoy. A back-to-basics safari, if you will. I figured that the best place to get my feet dirty, without going too far off the grid, was Botswana. So, off I went to conquer the Chobe on a self-drive safari. […]
Finding the Great Migration
Do you want to see the Great Migration? Well, so does everyone else. And everyone expects to see the river crossings that we have all seen on TV. But, as with most things in life, it isn’t quite that easy. The Great Migration, for those of you that don’t know, is the movement of around […]
Celebrating life at Earth Lodge
A herd of elephants welcomed us as we approached Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in the Sabi Sands, the little baby and its mother, brushing by the vehicle in search of a tuft of sweet grass. Later that morning that same herd made its way past our chalet at Earth Lodge, to have a little drink […]
Braving the Kruger National Park
What many travellers don’t know, is that the Greater Kruger National Park is split into different areas. The Kruger Park proper is mainly a self-drive destination with fairly basic self catering accommodation. Then there are the private reserves which are linked to the Kruger Park and are known for their luxury accommodation and guided safari […]
Bikinis and bubbly at &Beyond Bengerra Lodge
A remote beach with nary a footprint to be seen, palm trees swaying lazily in the tropical breeze as you sip your cocktail and relax gracefully in a hammock in your designer bikini…. my own personal dream (and considering I own neither a designer bikini, nor a bikini body, a rather improbable dream at that!). […]
Safari, Silvan style
Silvan Safari Lodge has been on my bucket list for years. I have been a long-time fan of sister hotels Manna Bay and Camissa House in Cape Town, so when Stefan, the lodge manager, offered the opportunity to visit, I grabbed it with two hands. What has always struck me about Silvan is its modern, […]
Exclusive luxury at Cheetah Plains
Picture a private luxury villa in the bush. No one around but you and your family or friends, and a few hippos to keep you company. No need to converse with strangers. No irritating people on your game drives. Total privacy. It is what we all dream of when we think of an African safari […]
Glorious Loisaba in Kenya
As a tour operator, I get to visit lots of camps and I can’t help having favourites. A camp which stands out for its fabulous staff, or its location, or its fun activities. Loisaba Tented Camp in Kenya is one such incredible property. I was met off my plane by my private ranger, Brown, dressed […]
The Hide in Hwange
While I get to go on amazing trips, it isn’t often I get to take a friend along. This time though, Bretta got lucky! A trip to the Hwange Game Reserve in Zimbabwe was on offer and we both jumped at the opportunity. A short 2 hour drive from Victoria Falls, Hwange’s location allows an […]
Sun, sea, sand and ….. Sauvignon Blanc!
Dolphins leaping playfully through gently rolling waves, breaking upon deserted beaches. White sand stretching to the horizon, without a footstep marring its perfection. Can you believe such a place exists, outside of a movie featuring a lightly clothed Tom Hanks and a ball? Well, I can assure you there is, in the remote De Hoop […]