Discover Dullstroom: Mpumalanga’s Highland Gem At approximately 2,100 m above sea level, Dullstroom is South Africa’s highest town—a charming highland retreat brimming with quirky stores and scenic outdoor escapes. It is often referred to as "Scotland's only outpost in Africa" due to its misty climate, rolling hills, and trout fishing, all reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands. […]
Cinnamon & Sage Country Cabins Review If you're the kind of person who’s drawn to misty mornings, crisp mountain air, and the slow rhythm of country life, then Dullstroom is the ideal escape. Perched high on the Mpumalanga escarpment, it’s the kind of place where time stands still—where trout-filled streams wind through valleys, pine forests […]
Beyond the Beaten Path: Experience the Majesty of Kruger with Exclusive Safari Packages Situated in the far northeast of South Africa, the world-famous Kruger National Park extends over two million hectares. A 5–6-hour journey from Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport, it is home to five safari private concessions. There is an abundance of private […]
Jock Safari Lodge Review Africa has an ethereal quality…its breath whispers on plains of grass, its sound whistles in the bushveld trees, its heart sits in the souls of wild animals and its dust remains on one’s feet…forever”. J.C. Smuts We fell asleep to the sound of lions roaring on our first night at Jock […]
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Review Our welcome at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park was very African and rather unique. Shortly after our arrival, as we sat and completed the mandatory paperwork in the brightly coloured communal lounge, a herd of elephants paraded past the lodge deck, their trunks moving up and […]
There are so many unique things to do in Mpumalanga that make it a must-visit province in South Africa. See my recommendations below. Mpumalanga is one of my favourite provinces in South Africa. Meaning "the place where the sun rises", it is blessed with breath-taking natural beauty and abundant wildlife - which attracts tourists from […]
Bush adventures in Kruger National Park My husband and I are bush (safari) addicts. We travel to game reserves, utilising any opportunity we get. Armed with the all-important map of the reserve, our checklist promising the many different species one can see there and some snacks to keep us going until we get to the […]
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Review There are few experiences more exhilarating than driving through the African bushveld, on an open Landrover, under the gaze of the orange sun – as you spot wild animals in their natural habitat. You are galaxies away from the concrete jungle and you are at one with nature. And when […]
Sabi River Sun Resort Review When the city starts becoming claustrophobic, then you know it’s time to make your way to nature for a few days. Which is exactly what we did this holiday. We headed for the natural splendour and scenic surroundings of Sabi River Sun in the Mpumalanga Lowveld. It had been many […]