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Author: Stef Black

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Stef Black

Originally from Cape Town with a graphic design background, Stef spent 8 years working in London and was lucky enough to travel extensively through Europe, Asia and India. With a passion for writing and all-things-design, she loves finding hidden travel gems, Cape Town’s latest foodie hotspots and can be found trawling travel sites for the latest news and interesting stories. Since moving back to South Africa, she is passionate about exploring all the hidden nooks and crannies of this incredible continent, and her dream is to go on safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. When she’s not writing or sussing out new locations, she can be found at the gym at the crack of dawn or with her nose in a luxury travel magazine, but most of all loves being a mom to her daughter.

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Trek To See The Gorillas: A Typical Day

Trek To See The Gorillas: A Typical Day

By Stef Black, May 12, 2014
Posted in: News

There are some African animals you just can’t see from the comfort of a safari vehicle. One particularly rare species hides itself deep in the Virungu mountains, amid the lush equatorial rainforest that skirts Lake Edward – the mountain gorilla.….../

Trek To See The Gorillas: A Typical Day
Africa’s Finest: Botswana’s Top 4 Eco-Retreats

Africa’s Finest: Botswana’s Top 4 Eco-Retreats

By Stef Black, April 28, 2014
Posted in: News

We’re so inspired by Colin Bell’s commendable book Africa’s Finest, which has given the safari industry a close audit on sustainability, that we’ve decided to profile four eco-friendly resorts in Botswana that are championing environmental sustainability and ecotourism. Along with….../

Africa’s Finest: Botswana’s Top 4 Eco-Retreats
Our Best Bush Baths on an African Wilderness Safari

Our Best Bush Baths on an African Wilderness Safari

By Stef Black, April 23, 2014
Posted in: News

There’s nothing more luxurious than taking a relaxing bath. After a long day on your feet or in an open Landrover on an African safari, dusted in Kalahari grit, the thought of melting into a pile of suds beats any….../

Our Best Bush Baths on an African Wilderness Safari
Africa’s Finest: Highlighting Africa’s Best Sustainable Tourism Operators

Africa’s Finest: Highlighting Africa’s Best Sustainable Tourism Operators

By Stef Black, April 14, 2014
Posted in: News

In the world of conservation you get the doers and the talkers. While many camps or operations are quick to slap ‘green’ all over their products and tours, one group have actually taken the initiative to give the industry a….../

Africa’s Finest: Highlighting Africa’s Best Sustainable Tourism Operators
Bartholomeus Klip: The Perfect Romantic Getaway?

Bartholomeus Klip: The Perfect Romantic Getaway?

By Stef Black, April 7, 2014
Posted in: News

Whilst sipping on my filter coffee, overlooking the expansive gardens with beautifully manicured grass and grappling with the fact that I had just turned forty, the thought occurred to me that this was the epitome of feeling happy and content.….../

Bartholomeus Klip: The Perfect Romantic Getaway?
Marty & Patti’s Epic 47 Day Journey Through East Africa

Marty & Patti’s Epic 47 Day Journey Through East Africa

By Stef Black, March 29, 2014
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When Marty and Patti asked us to put a holiday through East Africa together for them, we were immediately filled with excitement. It’s not every day that we get the chance to plan a 47 day itinerary through some of….../

Marty & Patti’s Epic 47 Day Journey Through East Africa
Will You Marry Me? Our 5 Best Places To Propose In Africa

Will You Marry Me? Our 5 Best Places To Propose In Africa

By Stef Black, March 28, 2014
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Proposing to your loved one is one of those key moments in life that neither one of you is likely to forget. It’s crucial to get it just right. Choosing an unforgettable setting is vital and few places evoke a….../

Will You Marry Me? Our 5 Best Places To Propose In Africa
There’s A Cheetah On The Bonnet Of My Vehicle!

There’s A Cheetah On The Bonnet Of My Vehicle!

By Stef Black, March 28, 2014
Posted in: News

Recently one of our guests was treated to an experience that few are lucky enough to witness. Whilst on safari in the Serengeti they were fortunate enough to capture an incredible clip of a cheetah casually making it's way onto….../

There’s A Cheetah On The Bonnet Of My Vehicle!
The Top 5 Sabi Sands Safari Lodges

The Top 5 Sabi Sands Safari Lodges

By Stef Black, March 19, 2014
Posted in: News

The Sabi Sands Reserve holds a special place in the world of safari. The Big Five are very much on display here, along with some rare species, and it is famous for its unbelievable game viewing and luxury accommodation. This….../

The Top 5 Sabi Sands Safari Lodges
Escape the Northern Hemisphere Winter: Follow the Garden Route Map

Escape the Northern Hemisphere Winter: Follow the Garden Route Map

By Stef Black, March 19, 2014
Posted in: News

After a visit to Cape Town, it’s difficult to imagine topping this city for coastal scenery, but South Africa’s cape region presents one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines: the Garden Route. Picture quaint whale watching towns and unspoilt lagoons,….../

Escape the Northern Hemisphere Winter: Follow the Garden Route Map
Why Botswana is The Ultimate Safari Destination and On Trend

Why Botswana is The Ultimate Safari Destination and On Trend

By Stef Black, March 18, 2014
Posted in: News

Escaping the rat race, if only for a few weeks, has never been more popular. Nor has choosing a destination which has no mobile coverage, offers a truly authentic and unique cultural travel experience and can be enjoyed by a….../

Why Botswana is The Ultimate Safari Destination and On Trend
Saving The Rhino Before It’s Too Late

Saving The Rhino Before It’s Too Late

By Stef Black, March 18, 2014
Posted in: News

Our rhino are disappearing, and their best hope of survival, perhaps, is tourism, more specifically Eco-tourism. More and more of our guests are seeing the merit in supporting safari tours that actively get involved with saving their one true resource….../

Saving The Rhino Before It’s Too Late
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