As the clock strikes midnight on 31st of December, salutations are cheered and bottles popped throughout the world as everyone raises a glass to toast to the adventures 2017 holds while remembering all that passed in 2016. Whether you fancy a vibrant party in South America or...
Tag: South Africa
South Africa is a prime holiday destination in Africa. Combining Old World charm with modern sophisticated cities, South Africa has a range of attractions to suit any style of travel. Track big game in any of its many game parks, soak up the sun on its beautiful beaches, hike the craggy peaks of the Drakensburg or experience the deserted beauty of the Karoo.
The best of Cape Town on a budget
Have you been planning a trip to South Africa but keep procrastinating to save a little more money? Have time to spare in Cape Town but worried about breaking the bank balance? Guest blogger Dave Dronacharya is here to help with a selection of fun and interesting things to do...
Top 10 stargazing spots
The simple act of looking up into the dark abyss of the night sky at the planets, nebulae and constellations held in the universe is absolutely spell binding and something we’ve been doing for thousands of years. Whether a dramatic meteor shower darting across the sky or...
Top rail journeys around the world
Whether you’re after a continent-crossing adventure, want to step into the bygone era of maharajahs or fancy indulging in the finer things in life, you can achieve all of these things and more with on a railway route. In this week’s photo showcase we’ve looked at...
The Best Safari Lodges in Africa
There is not much that compares to a day spent on an African safari, on game drives watching the incredible wildlife bring the beautiful landscapes to life. Full of spontaneous and natural sightings, no two safari holiday will ever be the same in the same way every...
Out of Africa
The hope and desire to spot wildlife in their natural habitat is without a doubt Africa’s biggest draw card. Whether its one of the Big Five or some of the continent’s more curious creatures, catching a glimpse of a tail, spot or stripe scurrying away in the bush...
Doorways to the world
They say adventure and discovery awaits around every corner, whether it is travelling down a previously untrodden trail, passing through an unopened door or experiencing a destination from a different perspective. In this week’s photo showcase Ann Amies has compiled a collection of photographs taken of classic destinations...
Overlanding from Vic Falls to Jo’burg
I recently returned from Africa after travelling on an overland adventure from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg on our 12 day tour. While the main highlights en route were the thundering Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, the picturesque Okavango Delta and Kruger National Park, it is often the little...
Waterfalls, wildlife and sunsets
As vast as it is diverse, Africa is a continent rich in dramatic scenery, natural beauty, colourful tribal culture, stunning white sand beaches and the world’s most prolific concentration of wildlife in their natural habitat. Our own Francesca Codispoti journeyed to Africa on an overland camping safari...
Table Mountain, wine & whale spotting
Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, lover of fine wines or keen wildlife spotter, Cape Town is brimming with possibilities to fill a free afternoon or day. Go abseiling off of Table Mountain, indulge in a day of wine tasting or spot whales off the coast...