A Day Amongst The Deadvlei Dunes
Staring out of the window as your PC12 aircraft lines up with the airstrip, the red dunes of Sossusvlei become apparent, and the bareness of the desert a reality. The plane touches down and comes to a hault, the door opens and the silence hits your ears like a sledgehammer. Climbing out and marvelling at the magnitude of the surrounds, you make your way to the safari vehicle waiting to escort you to the lodge that will be your home
A Lion Dynasty of the Sabi Sand
Lions are African icons. They represent all that is powerful and raw, yet unmistakably majestic. I think this is why we have such a fascination with them. They have the ability to change whole ecosystems and are, in fact, pivotal in natural areas where they occur. In certain reserves which we frequent, we are often able to have a clear understanding of how and why they emit certain behaviours, as we follow prides and male coalitions closely. After watching the
Migration Through The Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is an incredibly iconic safari destination in Africa. In addition to there being a multitude of beautiful wildlife species that thrive in this fertile eden, the spectacular Great Migration also passes through here every year. The bountiful Mara River flows through the reserve and it is on these banks where the sheer magnitude and danger of the migration can be seen. Wildebeest and zebra need to cross the water in order to reach grazing
One Family’s Journey of a Lifetime
Family safaris that are privately guided and chartered are what we do best and, we believe, the most fulfilling of all journeys. Every time I return from a trip like this, I get feelings of deep nostalgia, overwhelming joy and even a little sadness. Nostalgia, because it reminds me of the journeys I have done with my own family and the memories we made together. Joy, because of the privileged position I am in to witness families take in the beauty
East Africa: The Whole Picture
East Africa is often associated with a well known motion picture: "Out of Africa". This film displays rolling vistas of grasslands and mountains, dotted with a myriad of mammal species, endless plains and a sense of complete wilderness. In real life, this is truly not far from the truth! There are still vast stretches of land that are protected within National Parks such as the Masai Mara and The Serengeti. Besides these areas, there are countless more habitats and reserves
A Safari of Surprises
There is an overused phrase, conjured up in the bush many years ago, which is often the answer to multiple questions from first time safari travellers. The phrase: "There are no two game drives alike. Everything is different, every time!" Even though this statement may be utilised extensively, for me, it always holds true. One cannot say "How could this get any better?", because each venture out into the wilderness brings new experiences, each incredible on their own, without comparison. The
Delta Luxury Through New Eyes
No amount of research or conversation with anyone could have mentally or emotionally prepared me for my recent trip to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This was going to be my first safari experience and to an extent I thought I knew what to expect… I was wrong. People talk of life-changing travel experiences which can so often sound cliché, however, I can truthfully say with hand over heart that I am definitely not the same person I was before
Mombo magic and the new Qorokwe camp
With every new safari experience, we grow and learn. In the strange new world that we live in with some interesting times ahead, it is a privilege to be to explore what's left of the our magnificent natural world. The wildlife and the incredible locations that we visit will hopefully keep on surviving in their unique way, day after day, year after year. They must thrive and be free to live natural lives. As safari operators, we contribute to this
Southern Africa Safari
To be able to explore three different countries whilst taking in multiple experiences without rushing
A family’s journey through Africa
Do you believe that a journey or an experience can alter the way you see the world? Or, your place in it? There are many famous quotes from gifted people who encourage these journeys, but until you physically embark on one, you cannot comprehend the true meaning behind what the quote or phrase was intending. I firmly believe that once you find yourself out of your comfort zone, are available to learn new things, experience new cultures and actually observe the