News & Features

Travel, wildlife and conservation news about Southern and East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands

More game for Sanbona

31 July 2008 Over R11 mllion worth of game is currently being introduced into the vast 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains of the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Cape

Family Travel Update

August 2008 Two key malaria-free areas vie for the honours of being the best place for a family safari. This month it's all about the Eastern Cape

Cederberg Wine Labels showing Cedarbergensis Widdringtonia, after which the Cedarberg (or Cederberg) was named

Cederberg Cellars wins top international award

Cederberg Cellars wins three trophies at the Decanter World Wine Awards

Pointers when planning your Madagascar Safari

We’ve been having many Madagascar safari holiday requests lately and I’ve noticed that there are some common misconceptions about Madagascar which I’d like to address...

Kids on Safari

Before sallying forth into the bush on a family safari, some reflection on your kid's temperaments is advisable...

10 Recommended Restaurants in Cape Town

Click here for our personal recommendations on restaurants in Cape Town

Tips on Flower-Viewing in Namaqualand and the West Coast

Different ways to enjoying viewing the flowers of Namaqualand, Cedarberg and West Coast

Walks in the Cedarberg

Suggested walks in the Cedarberg mountains

Mantis Madness - May to Sept 2009

Book 2 nights and get 3 nights absolutely free!!

Wilderness Safaris Xigera Mokoro by Michael Poliza

Stay Longer in the Wilderness...for free

Stay 7 nights in Wilderness Safaris camps in any one country and enjoy an additional night there - free!

Weddings in Africa

Rather than feeding the five thousand at home, why not escape to a romantic wedding in Africa?

Why does the Okavango Delta flood?

We are often asked about the seasonal flooding of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Why and when does it happen? Why do some lodges have water all year round, and others only during the flood?...

Meeting the Elephants

Cecily had a life-changing encounter with the elephants of Stanley's Camp in Botswana and here's what she said...

Beat The Credit Crunch with these specials

Specials from Africa made affordable for you

Soccer World Cup 2010 South Africa

The Soccer World Cup 2010 is in South Africa from Friday 11th June to Sunday 11th July 2010. Here is our candid review of how you may go about booking your World Cup 2010 Tickets and Holiday.