The Matopos National Park (also known as Matobo National Park) forms the heart of the Matobo Hills, a region covered in undulating hills and wooded valleys that begins approximately 35 kilometres south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe. The hills were formed more than...
Also known as ‘Terre de Boa Gente’ meaning ‘Land of Good People’, the city of Inhambane is situated in southern Mozambique on Imhambane Bay, 470 kilometres northeast of Maputo. It is the Inhambane Province’s capital and as of 2008, had a recorded population of almost...
Horseback safaris are another manner in which to view game whilst on holiday in a reserve. This is one of the best ways to explore the African bushveld, and makes for an incredibly intimate experience whilst allowing participants to experience close up encounters with...
Elephant back safaris allow participants to view the majesty of a diversity of environments from the advantageous height of an elephant. Seated comfortably on the back of your elephant, you can quietly reflect on the creature’s majesty as well as take in your...
Bungee jumping is an activity that requires participants to leap from tall structures whilst attached to a bungee cord, also known as a shock cord. It is made of braided elastic strands that form a core and wrapped in polypropylene sheath. The word ‘bungee’ as used by...
In South Africa Family safaris are great opportunities to get your children away from the big screen, computers and their cellphones. It is a time for children to explore nature, find new passions and breathe in some fresh air. It is of course also a great time for...
The simple answer to this would be that you want a bit of both. When one thinks of adventure, you picture yourself racing down rapids, jumping off cliffs into dark pools below and exposing yourself to the natural elements, including all the bugs and creatures that go...
South Africa is unique when it comes to its traditions and cultures. You will find this in its popular festivals and events which we have highlighted below. Western Cape The Cape Town Festival in March (dates subject to change). Here a variety of musicians, performing...
Hi Nicky We would thank you guys for an amazing 14 Day Botswana Wilderness camping safari which we just finished. The trip was surpassing our best dreams!! We would like to thank our guides Claudia and Wayne for all the effort they made to make this trip a memorable...
Many women enjoy travelling on their own to expand their horizons and boost their self-confidence, in fact 60% of travellers who travel on their own are women! Of course you may be ‘on your own’, but you will not be ALONE because you will have other travellers with...
Writing a Travel Blog can sound very glamorous, especially if you are able to make money from it, but it is not for those of you who want celebrity status, it is the passion and enthusiasm behind it that makes it so rewarding. Read this list for a few good tips on how...
The Himba Tribe of Namibia are an indigenous folk residing in northern Namibia, in the Kunene area and on the other side of Angola’s Kunene River. Reaching numbers of up to 50,000, the Himba are semi-nomadic, pastoral people closely related to the Herero. They speak...
