Etosha Safari Lodge Review Etosha is the oldest national park in Namibia, and one of the largest national parks in Africa. What makes it special is the Etosha Pan, a huge shimmering white salt pan spanning almost 5000 kilometres and a quarter of the park. The Etosha Pan is the largest salt pan in Africa […]
Okonjima and the AfriCat Foundation Why does man destroy that which he does not understand? When we destroy in ignorance, we reap the unexpected . . . It is only through education, that the men, women and children of Africa will come to understand that we must learn to live within our wilderness and not without." Author […]
Chobe National Park & the African Quadripoint Being the safari addict that I am, Chobe National Park in Botswana had been on my bucket list for a long time. After all, it is one of Africa’s best safari destinations. While researching my trip to Victoria Falls, I was surprised to discover how near it actually […]
Avani Victoria Falls Resort Review A stay at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort and its sister hotel, The Royal Livingstone, provides a great opportunity to tick experiences off one’s bucket list. For example - see one of the seven natural wonders of the world, go horse riding in a game reserve, get massaged overlooking the […]
The best places to spot big cats in Africa Before we decide on which are the best places to see big cats in Africa their natural habitat, it is pertinent to point out the size of the continent. For those of you who don't know, Africa is extremely large, with horizons still larger, making some […]
A brief holiday in Cairo Several years ago, my family and I spent a few days in Cairo en route to South Africa from the Middle East. It was the day after Eid and the atmosphere was joyous and celebratory. We stood at the window of our opulent bedroom in the Ramses Hilton Hotel and […]
The best safari destinations in Africa A safari holiday is certainly one of the most unique vacation options available, and when it comes to deciding upon a destination, Africa will likely be at the forefront of your mind. But whereabouts exactly should you go? Here are five of the best safari destinations in Africa . […]
The Spitzkoppe Mountains of Namibia North-east of Swakopmund in Namibia, in the Southern Damaraland, you will find a group of mountains with striking granite peaks and smooth boulders in unusual shapes and sizes. More than 700 million years old, the main peak is often referred to as the "Matterhorn of Namibia", due to its resemblance to its Swiss […]
My Airbnb experience Airbnb was founded in 2008. Its popularity has been snowballing over the years since then. However, I had been shying away from using the portal because of a (mis)conception that it entailed sleeping in a room in someone's house while they were there too. As I value my privacy and space, this […]