Hwange National Park is a stunning location for a safari holiday, but since the story broke of US Dentist, Walter Palmer, killing Zimbabwe’s most famous Lion Cecil, the park has received more than its fair share of bad publicity. We visited Hwange in March this year, and while we didn’t see a great deal of…
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth. A 332,000 hectare park made up of lakes, swamp forests, beaches, bush and coastal dunes, iSimangaliso means “miracle and wonder”, and once you have visited, you will understand how it got its name. A popular addition…
Friday’s Photo Session – Some Good Looking Birds!
What better way to step into the weekend, than with some gorgeous pictures of good looking birds! These are just a few of the colourful creatures we have encountered during our travels around the world… If you know the names of any of these, please let us know, (I only know the Toucan and the…
Meet ‘Oupa ‘– The Friendliest Seal of Walvis Bay
If you are heading to Namibia on a self-drive holiday or overland safari adventure in 2015, there is one special activity that should be on your travel itinerary, and that is a boat trip in Walvis Bay. There are lots of different trips and tours available, you can take a speedboat, a catamaran or a…
The African Leopard – Reason 101 to visit Sabi Sands
One of the most graceful and majestic creatures in the animal kingdom, the African Leopard is a magnificent sight, but as they are primarily nocturnal and spend most of the day resting in trees or dense bush, it is virtually impossible to find a leopard while on safari… unless you head to Sabi Sand Private…
It’s World Rhino Day 2013 – and the Battle Continues…
When I wrote a blog about World Rhino Day last year, I had truly hoped that the world would make a stand and bring an end to the horrific poaching that continues to wipe out great numbers of this magnificent species… but the truth is, it has gotten worse. Over 680 Rhino’s have been poached…
What You Can Expect on a Wilderness Safari in 2013
If you love adventure, seeing wild animals in their natural habitat, and support luxury eco-tourism, your holiday of choice for 2013 might just be a Wilderness Safari. A company committed to satisfying our dreams of a luxury safari holiday while protecting the pristine land, flora, fauna and wildlife in the countries we visit, Wilderness Safaris…
Animal Encounters – Meeting the real “Locals” when Travelling the World
For us, travelling the world is all about discovering new countries, trying new foods, learning about different cultures, and chatting to the locals – even if that means using hands, feet and charades to overcome the language barrier! We truly believe that travel opens the mind, and if you head off the beaten track and…
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