So what is the best area to stay in Cape Town for 1st time visitors? A few days ago, I enjoyed a superb stay at Steenberg Hotel in the Constantia area of Cape Town (see my review HERE). It was a...

My recent Uganda safari tour by Mari Jacobs I was looking forward to my Educational Uganda safari tour for years. In fact I was chomping at the bit due to a two year delay because of Covid. But it...

One of the most frequent questions we are asked is what safari clothing should we pack? So I attempt to address this question with a blog at the beginning of each season. As our answer does vary...

The spring flowers of the Cape West Coast, Cederberg and Namaqualand in the Northern Cape have a worldwide reputation. This area of South Africa receives little rain throughout the year but after...

What do you need to know about PCR testing and your travel plans? Staying up to date with the latest travel logistics around Covid-19 can be time-consuming. However we have done the hard work for...

Going to South Africa on safari? Get ready to count those coins. . . I have written a few articles on safari pricing about each country we sell. But it’s probably the hardest to estimate a typical...

Looking for something different? We all love the notion of getting ‘off the beaten track’. Exploring lodges near Cape Town that make you feel that you are the only ones around, that you’ve...

‘What shall we wear on safari in South Africa?’ ‘What shall we wear on safari in South Africa?’ (or any other African destination we offer). Our clients often ask us about packing a few...

We love places that offer value for money! That’s why we’d like to share some affordable yet romantic honeymoon lodges in South Africa with you. Let’s face it, when you dream about your...