As you may have realized, South Africa has had a bumper tourism season. It is increasingly difficult to find accommodation in South Africa for our clients. This is due to a number of factors: But...

Stay on Lake Malawi I flew from Johannesburg to Lilongwe and the tiny airport was awash with tourists queuing for the immigration officials. Luckily Robin Pope Safaris had arranged a “fixer”...

As with most safari destinations in Southern Africa, Zambia has a distinct dry season from May to October that signals the best time to visit for game viewing. So that’s the quick and dirty...

First Game Drive Ever? So you’ve arrived at your rather expensive game lodge and you are keenly awaiting your first game drive. What can YOU do to ensure that you have the best possible game...

I’ve had the pleasure of staying with my family at both Thonga Beach Lodge, a beach resort in South Africa in Maputaland, and White Pearl Resorts, a Mozambique resort only 30-40km to north over...

Want to come to Africa? Not sure how to decide between East Africa versus Southern Africa? This issue of a safari in East Africa versus Southern Africa is a perennial question for many first time...

Let’s face it. Planet Earth is not quite what it used to be a few hundred years ago. The impact of modern human civilization has caused all kinds of chaos, from poaching to climate change. As a...

Using a GPS or a print out with directions. It is now standard practice to be able to book a GPS with your rental car when on a self drive in South Africa. We have the option of Data on the Go as...

A visit to the ‘City of Gold’ and its surrounds isn’t often an absolute must when travelling to South Africa. But perhaps it should be in the mix. As there are many enjoyable and interesting...