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...

One of the things that Safari specialists are not always very good at is getting our clients to travel with us over and over again. (Too much time planning new trips for clients, not enough time...

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...

Ever wondered about the Architecture of the Winelands? One of the Wineland’s most charming features is its plentiful examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Especially in Stellenbosch and...

Looking for something different? We all love the notion of getting ‘off the beaten track’. Exploring lodges near Cape Town that make you feel that you are the only ones around, that you’ve...

Turtle Tracking One of the most special coastal experiences available in Southern Africa is to be able to witness the turtles in the summer months. Both as they come inshore to lay their eggs...