Friday’s Photoshoot: P-P-Pick Up a Penguin in Cape Town

South Africa may be famous for its Big 5, but you don’t have to go on safari to view the spectacular wildlife that this country has to offer. From your base in Cape Town, you can go whale watching, shark cage diving, and even take a day safari in one of the Western Capes many…

Great News for Kariega as Rhino Poaching Survivor Thandi gives Birth

We were delighted to read on the Kariega Facebook Page recently that Thandi, the beautiful rhino who was poached and left to die in 2012, has given birth to a healthy calf! Kariega Game Reserve, like many other game reserves in South Africa, was the victim of poaching in March 2012, when Thandi and two…

Autumn and Winter Holidays – Where will you be Heading?

Children across Europe are finally returning to school, and if you are one of the many who decided to postpone your annual holiday abroad until after the expensive school summer holiday period, now is the time to head online and look for those autumn/winter bargains! Travelling during the latter part of the year may mean…

The Heatwave is Set to Last – Anyone for Glamping?

Oxford Dictionary Definitions: Glamping: A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping: Glamping is likely to satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature – without foregoing any of life’s luxuries Staycation: a holiday spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent…

Golf, Wine & Dine – Golfing Holidays South Africa

While I have yet to master the game of golf, I do find the sport fascinating, and the thought of spending my retirement years out in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful scenery and swanky club houses is enough to make me want to practice my swing and try on a pair of tweed Plus…