Nata Bird Sanctuary – Botswana
During a visit to Botswana last year, we were fortunate enough to stay overnight at Nata Lodge, which is a ten-minute drive from the Nata Bird Sanctuary. We’ve camped there on many occasions but...
The Power of Nature: A Path to Self-Acceptance and Peace
Is it just my imagination, or does the world really seem to be going crazy lately? So much fighting, not only on war fronts, but also amongst the people of the world. I can’t...
Nature’s Wisdom : Insights From The Bush
It’s been a while since we posted on Wilkinsons World, but that is only because we have recently returned from one of our longest trips to the bush. This time we spent four weeks...
Gonarezhou National Park – Zimbabwe
Tucked away in the southeast of Zimbabwe is a game reserve called Gonarezhou National Park. This wild gem is a transfrontier park that shares borders with Mozambique and South Africa. Being remote and a...
Sandgrouse : Unique water gatherers
Sandgrouse predominantly inhabit dry and arid regions, and we have encountered them often during our trips to Namibia and the Kalahari. It’s not uncommon to see the occasional pair near the roadside, giving the...
Marloth Park – A Wildlife Paradise
Marloth Park’s website describes it as a wildlife paradise. This idyllic spot is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, directly opposite the Kruger National Park. A short 14 km drive from Marloth...
The Island Nature Reserve – a birding hotspot
For an unparalleled opportunity to photograph Knysna Turacos and other forest birds, a visit to The Island Nature Reserve is a must. This delightful forest haven is situated 25kms from Gqweberha (formerly known as...
Grootvadersbos Nature Reserve
We recently paid a short visit to Grootvadersbos Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about a two and a half hour drive from our hometown of Knysna (South Africa). This unique little reserve...
Nesting Bee-eaters
Breeding colonies of White-fronted Bee-eaters are often found nesting in the banks of eroded gullies, where they excavate tunnels over a metre long into the vertical sand-face, creating a nest at the end of...
MOUNTAIN ZEBRA PARK – A KAROO GEM
If you drive from Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) to Bloemfontein, your route will take you past Cradock. Just a few kilometers west of this historic little Eastern Cape town, you will come across the...
Elephants – Up Close and Personal
Close encounters with wild elephants If you ever want to get seriously close to wild African Elephants, without being in the safety of your car or behind a really strong fence, there can be...
Secretarybird Extravaganza
When Rob and I were last in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, we stayed at the Nossop campsite from which it is a short drive to the Kang waterhole. We like to sit at a...
Mana Pools – Part Two
Mana Pools – Part One can be found here While we were at Mana Pools we took a morning walk with a local guide and this is highly recommended. He took us to a...
Richtersveld National Park – A Unesco World Heritage Site
It’s always wonderful to explore remote places, especially when you’ve heard about the spectacular scenery they offer. What makes these kinds of trips truly enjoyable is the opportunity to experience beauty without the crowds....
Mana Pools – Part One
Mana Pools National Park is located in northern Zimbabwe, along the Zambezi River, which forms the boundary between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The park covers an area of over 6,500 sq km and it is...
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