Load shedding first happened for a few weeks all the way back in 2008 and South Africa has struggled with periodic load shedding every few years since then. It became almost a permanent fixture...

The coffee culture in Cape Town is strong and vibrant. There is an increased offering of outstanding coffee shops in Cape Town to choose from. I have never considered myself a true ‘coffee...

The Namib desert dunes in Namibia have been there for millions of years. Some believe it was the sand of the Orange river that was spilled into the strong Benguela current and carried back on land...

The spring flowers of the Cape West Coast, Cederberg and Namaqualand in the Northern Cape have a worldwide reputation. So this article on tips for flower viewing in 2025 is all about how you can...

“Wilderness is not a luxury. It is a necessity of the human spirit” Edward Abbey Mila (Milandi) enjoyed a walking safari in Zambia where she visited both the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa...

If you have missed the first part of Peter’s trip report on Kenya – you can have a read here: Travels through Kenya… Although the Masai Mara in Kenya has been exerting a strong gravitational pull...

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy I’d heard the tales of the ‘Greater Honey Guide’ and their extraordinary relationship with man but never seen one before… But now at last here was one...

Most families don’t just take a safari or a beach holiday in South Africa. They choose a family safari in South Africa for its variety of scenery, its family-friendly game lodges and the...

The safari – and photographs In my first post on tips for safari photography, I focused on tips for preparing for your safari in terms of what equipment to bring. Now we focus on the safari...