Further to our recent jewellery blog 5 Jewellers To Visit In Africa, we thought we would highlight another jewellery business that has taken off.  A piece of locally crafted  jewellery is perfect if you're looking for that special gift or….../

Once again we return to one of our best-loved ecotourism books: Africa’s Finest, and this time around our focus is on Zambia. Recently published by well-known conservationist (and founder of Wilderness Safaris) Colin Bell, the book was born out of….../

Not much beats going road tripping through South Africa’s ever-changing landscapes. It definitely counts as one of my most favorite things to do. But the cherry on the cake for me is discovering quaint little farm stalls or padstalletjies (as….../

The hippopotamus is one of Africa’s most loved and popular animals, along with the giraffe, elephant, zebra and lion. But did you know that they are, in fact, well-known as the Most Dangerous Animal in Africa? This is in part….../

We love featuring the inspiring people of Africa, and on a recent safari to the Lion Sands Game Reserve, we encountered a game ranger who impressed us not only with his incredible knowledge of the bush, but in particular his….../

Planning a romantic getaway or honeymoon can be a stressful experience. It’s that desire to get it all ‘just right’. Especially for perfectionists in the art of romance, finding a hotel room that strikes just the perfect romantic note, the….../

Mozambique is a spectacular country. With over 2,500 kilometers of pristine coastline, it’s not surprising that most of the country’s popular activities revolve around the ocean. Its beaches are remote and still largely isolated and protected from the ravages of….../

Since the dawn of time humans have sought to adorn themselves with beautiful beads, metals and precious stones. Today is no different with diverse cultures all over the world expressing themselves through their jewellery. But have you ever bought something….../

There is no doubt that penguins are amongst the best-loved birds on the planet. Popular culture has spotlighted their lifestyle and habitats even further with movies such as Happy Feet and March of the Penguins. The TV screen is as….../

We return to one of our much-loved ecotourism books: Africa’s Finest, and this time around our focus is on Tanzania. Recently published by renowned conservationist (and Wilderness Safaris founder) Colin Bell, the book arose out of co-writer David Bristow and….../

Would it be sacrilegious to go on safari without actually donning a bush hat and boots and stepping out into the heat? Is it possible (or even acceptable) to be ‘on safari’ without even venturing out from the comfort of….../

I have been looking forward to writing a blog about Bree Street for some time now. So I was really excited to head down there on a beautiful Cape Town afternoon to soak up some of the energy of this….../