You’re lying beneath a canopy of stars so brilliant they seem close enough to touch, listening to the distant roar of lions calling across the African bush. The Southern Cross glitters overhead...

Read the first part of Peter’s Rwanda safari trip here… Updated January 2025 Day 5 – Arrival in Volcanoes National Park Finally the time has come to head to the Volcanoes National park to...

A Gorilla tracking safari in Rwanda… (Updated January 2025) “In Africa, if you see lots of people walking in the same direction then they’re either going to market or on their way to...

It’s an open secret that the Seychelles is home to some of the world’s best beaches. After the excitement of a safari, not to mention the early starts at sunrise, there’s nothing better than...

The allure of an African safari is undeniable. And of course the typical best time for a Southern African safari is always cited as during the dry (winter) months of May to October. BUT that’s...

Africa – a land of captivating landscapes, diverse wildlife, and fascinating cultures – calls travellers looking for that special experience. Whether you dream of witnessing the Great Migration,...

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...