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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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’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...
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...
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...
I wrote a few weeks ago about our visit to Kasanka National Park in Zambia. Next on our itinerary was South Luangwa National Park, which we entered from the northern side. This approach presented...
It’s that time again!! August and September in South Africa mark the months of the year when nature awakens in the Western Cape and Namaqualand, presenting a breathtaking display of abundance and creation. This...
If you’re planning a safari to Africa, you might want to do yourself a big favour and visit the Kasanka National Park. Nestled in the heart of Zambia, this little park, which covers an...
Lake Malawi, as the name implies, is an enormous freshwater lake in the African country of Malawi. This impressive body of water stretches across two other countries – Mozambique and Tanzania. With the longest...
During our seven-year stay in Namibia Rob and I never had the opportunity to visit the Khaudum National Park on the north-eastern side of the country. The reason for this is that the roads...
The history of Knysna will forever be defined by the Great Knysna Fire that engulfed our area of the Garden Route on the 7th of June 2017 and in the days that followed. The...
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