Fulfilling a Dream – An African Big Five Safari
Many people who go to Africa are focused on Big Five safari. And it’s true that each of the animals are amazing to see. However, during our safari experience, we were surprised that the animals were...
View ArticleHow to Plan a South Africa Safari
At the top of many people’s bucket lists is going on safari in Africa. Planning a South Africa safari can be a daunting experience that is confusing, expensive and time-consuming. But it doesn’t have...
View ArticleExperience Africa on Foot – A Safari Adventure
Long before the days of Land Rovers with padded seats, Africa was experienced on foot. Men would hike for days or weeks deep into “The Bush” for close encounters with fearsome beasts. The animals of...
View ArticleThe Distinctive Tastes of Creation Wines
South African wines are some of the best in the world. And many of the best South African wines come from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley outside of Hermanus. Hemel-en-Aarde means “heaven on earth” in...
View ArticleRegain Your Senses at Tintswalo Atlantic Cape Town
Words simply cannot do justice to the beauty of watching the sunset over Sentinel peak, while listening to the waves crash at your feet. Tintswalo Atlantic stimulates your senses and massages your...
View ArticleThe Rugged Beauty of the Cape Point Route
One of the great day trips from Cape Town, South Africa is the magnificent Cape Point Route. This is also one of the most remarkable drives anywhere in the world and features steep cliffs, stunning...
View ArticleEnjoying the Eco-Friendly nThambo Tree Camp
Experiencing a typical day on safari in Africa. We visit nThambo Tree Camp for the utmost in eco-friendly luxury, with tranquility and relaxation guaranteed. The post Enjoying the Eco-Friendly nThambo...
View ArticleExploring the Tempting South Africa Wine Region
South African wines leave some people salivating and some scratching their heads. For years, South African wine was essentially limited to the domestic market due to international boycotts. Those days...
View ArticleOur First Experience in a Vacation Rental Apartment: Lawhill Luxury Apartments
Cape Town, South Africa is quite possibly one of the world’s greatest cities. We stumbled on the Lawhill Luxury Apartments and immediately fell in love! We never imagined that we’d stay like a...
View ArticleFinding Sanctuary During a Storm at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
South Africa’s southern coast is a wind battered land. Low, scrubby bushes (fynboos) with small leaves dot the coastal land of the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Hearty milkwood trees, some growing...
View ArticleExploring the Top Cape Town Attractions
Cape Town is a modern, worldly city with an appeal that keeps visitors coming back again and again. While there are many Cape Town attractions to fill your days, it’s also a great city for just living...
View ArticleDefining Humanity at the Cradle of Humankind
The blackness swallowed us as we descended down into the earth. We carried lights, but the darkness encroached on us from all sides. The gentle scuffling of feet on the gravel, an occasional soft...
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