Bushman of the Makgadikgadi Pans – An Unforgettable African Experience at Jack’s Camp As a travel blogger seeking a true African experience, a journey was taken to the heart of Botswana. The vast salt flats of the Makgadikgadi Pans were finally witnessed. Moreover, an extraordinary encounter with the Bushman of the was experienced during an …
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Amura at the Mount Nelson
Amura at the Mount Nelson: A Marine Masterpiece in the Heart of Cape Town When I was younger, when I was asked what do you want to be when you grow up! My answer was always Marine Biologist. Because I loved the sea, its creatures, and spent hours with my mum in the rock pools …
Singita Sasakwa Lodge : Swanky-five-star-in-the-Serengeti
Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Swanky-five-star-in-the-Serengeti “I got off the Auric Air small charter aircraft and met Kim, the game ranger…” The sentence barely had time to settle in my mind before the heat, the light, and the vastness of the Serengeti. Swiftly, began doing their work on my senses. The aircraft’s engine ticked itself quiet behind …
Omo the White Giraffe of the Tarangire
Some animals stop you mid-sentence, mid-step, mid-thought. Omo, the white giraffe of Tarangire, does exactly that. Found roaming the golden landscapes near Chem Chem Lodges, he looks less like wildlife and more like a beautifully misplaced brushstroke on an African canvas. One moment you’re scanning for elephants and baobabs, and the next you’re questioning whether …
Top 5 Cape Town Markets you must see
Let me tell you this the way it was learned.Finding the best authentic markets in Cape Town is not done by accident. When you arrive in the Mother City, curiosity is packed first. Therefore, markets are where I always send people. Cape Town is layered. However, culture is best tasted, touched, and heard at ground level. So imagine …
How to book a sunset cruise in Cape Town
Cape Town has a way of pulling you toward the ocean. Therefore, the V & A Waterfront becomes the starting line for escape.I was standing there, ticket in hand, salty air everywhere. Meanwhile, Table Mountain was already showing off. This is how you book a sunset cruise in Cape Town, and why you absolutely should. …
Table Bay InterContinental Hotel
Discover the New and Improved Table Bay InterContinental Hotel A Five-Star Waterfront Gem in Cape Town Recently, I had a site inspection around the new and improved Table Bay InterContinental Hotel. And from the moment I stepped through the door,s it was clear that Cape Town’s luxury hotel landscape has been thoughtfully and boldly reinvented. …
Le Bistrot de JAN: A Love Letter to Bistro Culture
Le Bistrot de JAN: A Love Letter to Bistro Culture Without a doubt, Le Bistrot de JAN is more than just a restaurant. Instead, it is a feeling—one that gently lingers long after the last sip or bite. In many ways, it exists in a moment suspended between nostalgia and indulgence, balancing classic Parisian bistro …
Let’s Talk About the Hyena
Let’s Talk About the Hyena A bad reputation has long been assigned to the hyena, and I confess it was carried by me as well—quietly, unexamined, and unfairly. Words like ugly, sneaky, and scavenger had been whispered into my imagination by documentaries and campfire lore. Lions were admired, leopards were revered, and hyenas were merely …
Grumeti Safari Comes Alive
Grumeti, Serengeti: Where the Soul of Safari Comes Alive The most wonderful and incredible game sightings were experienced while on safari in Tanzania, and they were witnessed almost immediately upon entering the Grumeti region of the Serengeti. From the very first drive, however, the colours of the savannah were revealed in layers of gold, ochre, …
Chem Chem A Slow Safari
Let’s talk about Chem Chem, the art of Slow Safari Where do you find Chem Chem? Chem Chem was experienced as a rare and special sanctuary, perfectly situated between Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara, on the edge of the greater Serengeti ecosystem. It was understood to be a place where time was intentionally slowed, …
Cheetah Kill in the Serengeti
Cheetah Kill in the Serengeti On arrival at Seronera Airstrip, the largest and busiest airstrip in the Serengeti, the adventure was immediately set in motion. Situated in the very heart of Serengeti National Park. Seronera is where vast plains, winding rivers, and year-round wildlife converge, and it was from here that the journey truly began. …
Cape Town to Kalahari
Cape Town to the Kalahari A Love Letter Written in Dust, Fear, and Sheer Delusion Firstly, it must be stated that road trips are often romanticized by people who forget about potholes, heatstroke, and the emotional instability caused by Google Maps. Nevertheless, this particular journey—from Cape Town to the Kalahari—was destined to become legend. Specifically, …
Sundowners Over the Lake Manyara with Chem Chem
Sundowners Over the Lake Manyara: A Timeless Evening with Chem Chem As the sun started setting, we arrived at Lake Manyara. From the very first moment, a sense of anticipation was felt, as the landscape slowly revealed itself in muted tones. It was a windy, overcast day, and therefore the familiar image of Lake Manyara …
Turning 50: Half a Decade of Becoming Me
Turning 50: Half a Decade of Becoming Me There are moments in life when a number lands softly, like a feather, and yet somehow manages to knock the wind out of you. Turning 50 has been that moment for me. At first, it was laughed off, then it was whispered about, and eventually it was …
Rust en Vrede Restaurant: A Six-Course Symphony
Rust en Vrede Restaurant: A Six-Course Symphony in the Stellenbosch Winelands Where to Find This Gorgeous Restaurant Tucked away in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Rust en Vrede Restaurant is discovered only after a gentle drive through vineyards, oak trees, and an almost theatrical calm. From the moment the gates are passed, it is …
Angama Mara: A Wildlife Lover’s Dream
Angama Mara: A Wildlife Lover’s Dream Lifted Above the Clouds Introduction: A Place Where the Sky Touches the Earth To begin with, Angama Mara was encountered as a place unlike any other. The lodge was found floating high above the clouds, positioned beautifully along the Great Rift Valley, overlooking the golden plains of the Masai …
An Elephant Encounter at Chem Chem
A Serendipitous Encounter at Chem Chem A warm, amber Serengeti sunrise had been unfolding when a remarkable encounter was granted to me at Chem Chem—a quiet concession nestled between Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara in northern Tanzania. The Chem Chem Reserve is known for its heavy acacia woodland, stretches of golden savanna grass, and …
Honeymoon with Singita Faru Faru
Honeymoon with Singita Faru Faru Without a doubt, this has to be my most favourite lodge in the entire Grumeti Reserve. Perfect for honeymooners, I say that with absolute confidence. From the moment I arrive, I feel something shift. The space just flows. It has a simple, contemporary feeling that immediately calms the mind. It …
The Shamba of Angama Mara
The Shamba of Angama Mara — A Testament to Growth, Community, and Beauty At the very moment the entrance to the Shamba—this lovingly tended bustani ya mboga—is stepped through, it becomes clear that a rare kind of beauty has been created at Angama Mara. Though many gardens are admired for their charm, this one-acre marvel …
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