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...
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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...
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...
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...
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....
Discovering the Okavango River from Nunda River Lodge
Birders can do crazy things. They plan trips around random bird sightings that others have had or hop on a plane and fly halfway across the world to catch a glimpse of a particular...
Life After Death
Life’s harsh realities become strikingly apparent when venturing into the wild, especially when exploring the different game parks of Africa. During a trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana, we came across the remains...
Well Owl Be Damned!
Owls mean different things to different people. I personally love them, but for many who are superstitious, they are believed to be harbingers of death and misfortune. Perhaps you shape your reality of things...
Kalahari Trails Meerkat Sanctuary
The road from Upington to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has accommodations and camping establishments. We have passed the Kalahari Trails Meerkat Sanctuary often on our way to the Park, always without stopping to see...
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