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 […]
aha Alpine Heath Hotel & Conference Centre Review We’ve been fortunate to visit some wonderful places all over South Africa but there aren’t many that we’ve returned to as often as Alpine Heath. Located in The Northern Drakensberg, the mountain village opened in 1996 and is home to 100 deluxe 3-bedroomed chalets. It is easily […]
Looking for the best things to do in the Drakensberg ? See my recommendations below. The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is a treasure trove of natural beauty, adventure, and culture. Stretching over 1,000 kilometres from the Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga, this UNESCO World Heritage site has some of the most dramatic landscapes in Africa, from towering peaks […]
An African Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn Cruising holidays in South Africa have become extremely popular in recent years. While other types of holidays are mainly about the destination, cruises are as much about the journey too. They offer a blissful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with your food, transport and […]
Looking for the best family-friendly things to do in Stellenbosch? Read on... The second oldest town in South Africa, Stellenbosch is a picturesque town in the Western Cape, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and historic charm. Approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town, it is surrounded by rolling vineyards and majestic mountains in the heart […]
Can you name all the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa without using Google or ChatGPT? Most South Africans probably can't. Until recently, I couldn’t either. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having outstanding universal value to […]
What to expect when you go on a safari Going on safari is an incredible experience, one that I personally cannot get enough of. The more I go, the more I want to go. It is also unlike any other holiday you may have been on and it is therefore helpful to know what to […]
Looking for the best family-friendly things to do in Cape Town? Read on... Cape Town, also known as South Africa’s Mother City, is consistently listed amongst the best cities in the world. It is endowed with abundant natural beauty, umpteen opportunities for adventure, world-class shopping, delicious food, and captivating history. There are so many places […]
Looking for things to do in iSimangaliso Wetland Park ? See my recommendations below. “Isimangaliso must be the only place on the globe where the world’s oldest land mammal (rhinoceros) and the world’s biggest terrestrial mammal (elephant) share an ecosystem with the world's oldest fish (coelacanth) and the world's biggest marine mammal (whale).” Nelson Mandela Miracle […]