News and Updates
This is possibly one of the most frequently asked questions that our consultants get on a weekly basis – When is the best time to go on safari in Kruger? The answer, of course, is that any time is good – especially if you are a safari enthusiast, the Kruger National Park and the adjoining […] Read More
The daily news is still saying we are in a recession, there is the ‘hangover’ from having spent too much last summer when the Olympics and Paralympics took the UK by storm (I know I had no intention of going to the Games, but I was hooked after watching the Opening Ceremony, and spent the […] Read More
Wilderness Safaris have just announced that they will be opening their brand new Wilderness Classic camp – Hoanib Skeleton Coast – in July 2013. This exclusive camp will have just 8 units (including one family unit) and will be located 90 km south-east of their previous Skeleton Coast Camp site, offering guests the opportunity to […] Read More
Not many people really consider Hazyview as a key holiday destination, but we think that should change! Why? Well, here are our Top 5 reasons why anyone should include a night or two here. The Kruger National Park – need I say any more? Hazyview is a mere 15 minute drive from the Phalabeni Gate […] Read More
A few years ago, I was on safari in Sabi Sands, staying at Savanna Private Game Reserve. On the way back to the lodge one early evening, we saw a herd of about 40 buffalo, with several young. 2 minutes later, we caught sight of the pride of lions, sitting up in the long grass, with […] Read More
If you are looking for a last minute inspiration to get away for a week, take a look at this 6 night/7 day tour that we are offering. With only a few places left, now is the time to ask us to book your place on this escorted trip, which starts in Cape Town and […] Read More
We are proud to work with the likes of Thanda Private Game Reserve, who are situated approximately 300 km north of Durban. This Big 5 reserve has played an active role for many years in rhino conservation initiatives, and are totally supporting World Rhino Day, which was held on Saturday to promote the cause worldwide […] Read More
A few years ago, we stayed the night at Ongava Tented Camp, which borders the fabulous Etosha National Park in Namibia. When we checked in, we were shown around our room, and special care was taken to point out the foghorn. We were told that as there was no cell/mobile phone reception, neither was there […] Read More
One of the more frequent questions we get asked by our customers when they are in the early stages of planning their safari holiday is ‘Should we do the safari at the start or the end of the trip?’. It is, of course, a personal decision and choice, but I always tend to advise doing […] Read More
What are you doing in support of this extremely worthwhile cause? International Rhino Day is being held this year on 22 September. It’s cause? To stop the barbaric and illegal trade in rhino horn, and to promote global rhino conservation issues. Rhino horn is believed by some to have medicinal purposes, such as a miracle […] Read More
