Family time at Safari Plains
We were desperately in need of a family getaway. Intuitively we knew we needed time in the bush, but with only a weekend to our disposal we needed a spot near Pretoria. And although we love camping, Peet and I both agreed that with our energy levels at an all-time low we needed a ‘put […]
My 10 000-star experience on a Primitive trail in the Delta
‘Wake up. It’s your turn’. It takes me a moment to remember where I am. It is only when the small campfire comes into focus that reality hits me – I am on a Primitive trail in the Okavango Delta. There are few places in the world that one can still call wild, and even […]
Barefoot luxury at GweGwe Beach Lodge
‘Hold on tight – the first bit is going to be bumpy’, our skipper Nathan Pienaar shouted over the sound of crashing waves. You can travel to the Mkambati Nature Reserve by road, plane, helicopter or boat. Our trip by speedboat, from the NSRI station in Port Edward to Pondoland, treated us to the most […]
Katrinasrust – a place to rest & reconnect
When Peet said we should go away for my birthday, my answer was ‘Yes please! And I know exactly where I want to go – Katrinasrust Country Estate.’ The farm is 36km from Machadodorp and sits at the foot of a hill with beautiful views of the Elandmountains. Katrinasrust has been in the Brewer family […]
My Nairobi City Safari
‘Sasa!‘, says one of the friendliest faces I’ve ever seen, as he puts my suitcase in the taxi’s trunk. ‘Aah, the traffic is bad’, says Roger with a smile. It is early morning in Nairobi and I am excited to in ‘The Green City in the Sun’, as Nairobi is referred to. Nairobi’s name is […]
Safari Moon – A Touch of Bush Boho in Hoedspruit
Safari Moon Luxury Lodge might be located in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, but it still offers guests the opportunity to experience nature first hand – whether it’s from the comfort of your luxurious room or from the comfy loungers poolside. This cosy boutique lodge is the vision of owner and decorator Nicola Leitch. Nicola turned […]
