Sabi Sands: The Premier Destination for a Big 5 Safari in Africa Sabi Sands Nature Reserve offers the pinnacle of a Big Five safari in Africa. The area, adjacent to the globally recognised Kruger National Park, forms part of the Greater Kruger with unfenced borders between Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park. This allows animals
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Beyond the Ordinary: KwaZulu-Natal’s Beauty and Conservation Unveiled Locally referred to as KZN, South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province is a place of lush sugar cane plantations, Big Five game reserves, coastal splendour and the incredible Drakensberg mountain range. It’s also home to the Zulu people, South Africa’s largest ethnic group (and historically a proud warrior nation),
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Insider tips: How to enjoy an African safari with kids I love nothing more than taking my children on safari. To me, going on safari and seeing my children in awe of the natural world is a magical experience. The time I spend with my loved ones in the bush is where we have the
Whale Season in South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar Earlier this month I witnessed the mesmerising spectacle of whale season along the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa. I was visiting Scottburgh and was treated to an awe-inspiring display of breaching and lobtailing by the many humpback whales off the coast, right from my hotel window. Their acrobatic displays
From Barren To Breathtaking: The Best Places To See The Cape’s Spring Flowers A remarkable natural spectacle unfurls across South Africa’s Western Cape and Northern Cape Namaqualand regions as winter’s grip gradually loosens and the sun’s warmth coaxes the landscape. Spring brings an explosion of vibrant colours, as the once-barren terrain transforms into a canvas
The Best of Africa: Beyond Cape Town’s Charm Cape Town was recently voted as the world’s best city for the eighth year running, by over 30,000 readers, in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards. While it’s undeniably an incredible destination, there’s more to Africa than what the Telegraph described as “the supermodel at the foot of
The best way to spend 11 days on safari in Tanzania It’s not surprising that Tanzania is one of the most well-known safari destinations in Africa. I love the country for its sensational landscapes and its warm, welcoming people. The wildlife viewing is superb, as well as the range of safari activities on offer. Of
5 reasons not to miss Southern Africa’s desert regions While tropical beaches, grassy plains and cool lush forests all have their appeal, deserts hold a special allure. Vast blue skies stretch in all directions, uninterrupted by highrises or smog or canopies of vegetation that block the sun. These regions also harbour unique plants, animals and
The best things to do on a Cape Town Peninsula Tour There is so much to do in Cape Town that a comprehensive list of all that Cape Town offers could fill a book. We recommend spending at least three- to five-nights in and around the city to allow you to enjoy the highlights of
Adventure in Africa: Gorilla trekking and snorkelling the Sardine Run Incredible wildlife encounters are not limited to traditional safaris. Here are two bucket-list African experiences for the more adventurous soul. Experience the underwater spectacle of the Sardine RunEach year, around June and July, an upswelling of cold water creates a corridor and drives masses of
