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 […]
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 […]