What is Voluntourism?

What is Voluntourism?

Voluntourism, a combination of “volunteering” and “tourism,” refers to the practice of participating in volunteer activities while traveling or visiting a foreign country. It involves individuals or groups dedicating their time and skills to...
The Big Five in Africa

The Big Five in Africa

Well, if you haven’t read about them in story books or heard about them on TV, you must be living in space! (No offence!) The Big 5 are 5 animals that were referred to as the 5 most difficult animals to hunt on foot by big-game hunters. As a result, safari guides and...
The Orange River

The Orange River

The Orange River is South Africa’s longest river at 2,090 kilometres in length. Spreading over a total area of around 973,000 square kilometres, it begins in the Drakensberg mountains in the Lesotho region and runs west for around 2,200 kilometres through South...
Places to stay in Cape Town

Places to stay in Cape Town

If you are looking for luxury places to stay in Cape Town then we have a wonderful selection for you. The Villa Zest Boutique Hotel is a Bauhaus-style villa that has been transformed into an eccentrically decorated boutique hotel that cleverly avoids the clichés of...
Where to stay in Zanzibar

Where to stay in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is wonderful (particularly in December) with warm days just perfect for lazy days on the white tropical beaches, or an afternoon stroll through Stone Town.  I have always likened Stone Town to the Venice of Africa, narrow little mazes in an old city that you...