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, […]
Magical Savanna Lodge
Did you know there was a gold rush in the Kruger National Park? During the late 19th century, gold was found in the Kruger area and a train track was built, connecting Tzaneen in the north to Komatipoort in the south. This railroad went straight through the Kruger Park and what is now the Sabi […]
Jamala Madikwe – my happy place
My heart is in my throat as the irate elephant flaps its ears and approaches the game drive vehicle. We all freeze as the ranger whispers an urgent “be quiet”. I feel a nervous giggle bubble to the surface. A massive trunk grabs onto the antenna and snaps it off. I forget to take photos […]