Rockfig Lodge Madikwe Review There’s something about the African bush that slows you down almost instantly. Perhaps it’s the silence interrupted only by birdsong, the golden light stretching endlessly across the plains, the way the stars seem to shine brighter, or the excitement of never knowing what animal may appear around the next corner. Whatever […]
Why Nkomazi Private Game Reserve is One of South Africa’s Best-Kept Safari Secrets We had just settled into the rhythm of the late-afternoon game drive when Jonathan, our ranger, slowed down and pointed to a marula tree in a vast area dubbed Serengeti Plains. Under its shade, five cheetahs stretched and yawned, their amber eyes […]
Review: Bontle Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve There’s something immensely satisfying about arriving at a lodge where the staff don’t treat you as a transient visitor, but as an old friend who’s finally made their way home. That’s how Bontle Lodge set the tone for our Welgevonden escape—with genuine warmth and hospitality. The sort of […]
Tau Game Lodge Review We had barely begun our afternoon game drive with Tau Game Lodge when we stumbled upon a pride of lions feasting on a waterbuck just outside the lodge. The group consisted of two impressive males, two lionesses, and four playful cubs. After gorging themselves, the adults retreated to the shade for […]
Last Word Madikwe Review A lion cub flees from an older male intent on killing him, taking refuge high on a mountain, in a scene reminiscent of The Lion King. Hyenas and jackals walk in and out of a decaying elephant carcass as they devour it. A lioness hunts an ostrich while a cheetah stalks […]
Discover Real Excitement on a Leopard Safari in Jawai, Rajasthan The Jawai region lies in a uniquely diverse geographical area of Rajasthan. Renowned as the ‘Land of Leopards,’ it is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers from around the world. Jawai is particularly famous for its thrilling leopard-spotting jeep safaris, which offer the […]
Kingfisher Villa Review We had been tracking lions on a morning game drive, for a while, when they finally emerged from the thickets, and we found ourselves behind a magnificent male. He turned around, looked directly at us, and began striding towards our vehicle. For a brief moment my heart stopped in my throat, […]
Molori Safari Review The word “molori’ means "to dream" in the seTswana language, and Molori Safari truly is a dream in the African wilderness. Situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, it was originally built as a private family retreat. After a complete makeover, it was opened to the public in 2007, now boasting a […]
Tau Game Lodge Review Herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes streamed past constantly to quench their thirst while crocodiles basked in the sun, often snapping at them. Ostrich, warthogs and giraffe came too, often simultaneously, while water birds babbled noisily. It was like watching a wildlife documentary live from the comfort of my bed […]