Canoes, Cats & Campfire Tales This is another in our irregular series where we compare two different, but similar regions that you may be choosing between. Kate loves both and has travelled...

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...

It’s the classic safari pub quiz question: leopard or cheetah? Both are spotted. Both are sleek. And both will have you fumbling for your binoculars in embarrassment if you get it wrong. There...

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...

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...

The heat is on! Forget the WWE final, here’s the definitive showdown between two Indian Ocean heavyweights – the Seychelles vs Mauritius. If you’re in the market for a holiday or vacation in...

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...