• Exploring Rwanda’s Breathtaking Gorilla Trekking Adventures

    Exploring Rwanda’s Breathtaking Gorilla Trekking Adventures

    Exploring Rwanda’s Breathtaking Gorilla Trekking Adventures Rwanda, known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is not only a land of majestic landscapes but also a sanctuary for one of the world’s most impressive megafauna – the mountain gorilla. Trekking to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat is often described as a lifeContinue…

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  • Timbavati vs Sabi Sands, Which is Better?

    Timbavati vs Sabi Sands, Which is Better?

    Timbavati vs Sabi Sands, Which is Better? Have you ever wondered whether the sound of your voice or a lion’s roar is more terrifying to your average wild animal?  A recent study published in Current Biology answers this question quite definitively. (You’ll find the answer at the bottom of this newsletter). Speaking of lions, weContinue…

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  • Victoria Falls & Chobe: Nature’s Grand Spectacles

    Victoria Falls & Chobe: Nature’s Grand Spectacles

    Victoria Falls & Chobe: Nature’s Grand Spectacles Daphnée and I visited Victoria Falls and Chobe recently, to refresh our knowledge about these destinations and explore a mix of new and established lodges and hotels. Our adventure took us through four countries, where we visited 31 lodges. It’s safe to say our days were packed toContinue…

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  • How to wine and dine your way around Cape Town

    How to wine and dine your way around Cape Town

    How to wine and dine your way around Cape Town Cape Town’s wine valleys are renowned. However, as locally-based South African travel experts, we can attest that the city and surroundings also boast diverse, flavour-rich dining experiences spanning several culinary disciplines. In 2016, The Telegraph stated that “there has been a gastronomic revolution that wouldContinue…

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  • Discovering Madagascar: Nature’s Enigmatic Island Gem

    Discovering Madagascar: Nature’s Enigmatic Island Gem

    Discovering Madagascar: Nature’s Enigmatic Island Gem It’s long been a dream of mine to visit Madagascar. In October, I was fortunate enough to set off on a trip of a lifetime to this magical island with my husband and two children, aged 6 and 8. We each arrived with our own set of expectations ofContinue…

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