“What do the Norwegians say?” is often the question my family ask when we want to know the weather forecast. For some reason the Norwegian weather website (www.yr.no) seems to be the most...

Planning a Safari in Madagascar: What You Need to Know A Madagascar safari is a one-of-a-kind experience — even by African standards. But it’s not your typical safari. Over the years, we’ve...

Why we love to spot wild dog Wild dogs are one of the rarer predators to spot, but also one of the most rewarding sightings. Because, unlike a sleeping cat or a leopard lazing in a tree, they are...

Sabi Sands or the Timbavati? How do you choose? I’ve done what my English teacher always banged on about. I’ve written the article before writing this introduction. And what have I realised? That...

One cannot deny the abundance of lavish spas in Africa, but some (in our opinion) pip the rest! While many spa retreats offer a range of treatments and facilities, the top-class spas focus on...

Here is a photo blog of a few of my amateur shots from a recent safari to Victoria Falls and Hwange in Zimbabwe. I think it’s useful to show how close you can get to the wildlife. And also the...

“Where’s the best place to go on safari in South Africa” is a common question asked and it can be answered in one of two ways. The first way is to consider what is the likelihood of seeing the...

Not Just a Holiday. A Story They’ll Tell for Years. Namibia? With kids? Isn’t it all desert and long drives? Yes, Namibia might not be the first country that springs to mind for a family...

We know plenty of keen visitors to Africa don’t have the luxury of choosing the “ideal” dates to travel. Let’s be honest, life is busy! This might seem like a limiting factor when planning a...