Spotlight on the Kalahari Desert
Did you manage to catch the first episode of the new David Attenborough BBC television series “Africa” last week? We were all glued to this mesmerising programme with wonderful photography…
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Insiders Guide to the Best Guest Houses in Cape Town
Cape Town and the surrounding areas including the Cape, The Garden Route and the Winelands are home to a very particular type of accommodation – the Guesthouse. These are very…
Spotlight on the Drakensberg Mountains South Africa
The Drakensberg Mountains are found in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This stunningly picturesque region is a 200-kilometre-long mountainous UNESCO world heritage site. The Zulu people named it…
Guide to the Best African Hot Air Balloon Safaris
Hot air ballooning is becoming a very popular option on safaris in Africa. A hot air balloon ride truly gives you a “once in a lifetime” experience that will never…
Essential Tips and Advice for Driving in Africa
One of the many options for a holiday in Africa is a self-drive holiday. These are only possible in the countries that have a decent enough infrastructure to make it…