Meerkats are some of the most-loved mammals among overseas safari-goers – and with good reason! So where are the best places to find meerkats in Africa? When you think of meerkats, do you think...

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...

The Cederberg Wilderness area offers some excellent walking opportunities. Given that it is a mountainous area, most of the walks in the central Cederberg involve some steep sections. But the...

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...

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...

t’s a classic safari mistake: is that a leopard or a cheetah? While both are spotted and sleek, they’re as different as night and day once you know what to look for. There are plenty of...

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is the largest and most beautiful oasis in Africa, one that flows inland and not to the sea. It is one of Africa’s great natural spectacles — a lush, green...

Being a solo traveller is a two-fold affair! On the one hand you are completely independent, having to think only of yourself and no one else’s likes and dislikes. (Phew!) But on the other you’ll...

The Cape Winelands and its picturesque towns To write a post comparing Stellenbosch versus Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands is fairly dangerous. I may have furious hoteliers from both towns...