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 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 […]

The Outpost – where less is indeed more.

A secluded architectural beauty Driving up to the lodge I was reminded of a phrase popularized by minimalist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe – Less is More. At the Outpost less is indeed a lot more. The contemporary and minimalistic architecture ensures that it is all about the stunning views. The Outpost was designed […]

Pafuri Luxury Tented Camp – A place to catch your breath.

Watching a herd of elephants frolicking in the river before falling asleep to the symphony of the bush – there was no better place to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Pafuri Camp is situated along the banks of the beautiful Luvuvhu River in the Maluleke Concession of the Northern Kruger National Park and definitely worth […]