Chicago Travel and Adventure Show. I visited Chicago earlier this month for the Travel and Adventure Show. When I arrived, the city was covered in a blanket of snow and looked magical to my African eyes! It was so great to meet the lovely people of Chicago. We had wonderful conversations about Southern Africa with
Undiscovered Kwa Zulu Natal. I am so fortunate to travel across the length and breadth of my beautiful country on a regular basis. I find that each time I travel, there is something new to discover. In December, I returned to my home province of Kwa Zulu Natal for an extensive journey that took my family and I from
2019: A Year in Review. First of all, thank you! To my small but bright community of newsletter readers, thank you for keeping in touch with Leopard each month through this newsletter. It means a lot that you choose to stay. This year has been nothing short of incredible. I am so grateful that every day
The best luxury safari lodges in Kruger. It would be impossible to start this newsletter without mentioning South Africa’s joyous victory at the Rugby World Cup in Japan this month. It meant so much more for the country than just the trophy. Last month, I visited some of the best luxury lodges in Kruger National Park and
Indulge in South Africa’s best restaurants and wines. Before starting this newsletter, I want to say, I am *very* excited about the November newsletter! I visited eleven luxury safari lodges in Kruger and Greater Kruger during October and have a full review and video to share with you next month, so keep an eye on your inbox. This month,
Trail run and mountain bike your way around South Africa. There are many ways to enjoy a country, and South Africa caters to a multitude of traveller tastes, but it is particularly good for those who like trail running and mountain biking holidays. With an unbeatable climate and exceptional terrain, trail runners and mountain bikers will
Our favourite affordable self drive safaris in South Africa. This month we had clients doing a self drive safari in Kruger. Being retired, and seasoned travellers, the small group had plenty of time to enjoy the slower pace of a self drive safari. It is one of the best ways to experience South Africa’s national parks if you have time, a
A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles — Tim Cahill. This month I went to my high school reunion in the beautiful Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands. In the many years that have passed since we graduated together, our bonds have remained as strong and deep as ever. It was wonderful to spend
Leopard is featured in the National Geographic Traveller. I am so proud to tell you that Leopard is featured in the National Geographic Traveller Africa Collection. It feels like a dream to be featured in a publication of this stature. When I was growing up, in the days before the internet, we had an extensive collection
The surprising beauty of Namibia. A couple of friends recently spent their Easter weekend in Nambia and, as we were discussing their holiday, I was reminded of Nambia’s intense beauty. My friend, a Lithuanian, said she found it a surprising country and I think this a good way to describe it. A few weeks after
