“I hope you have an experience that alters the course of your life because, after Africa, nothing has ever been the same” – Suzanne Evans 🌍🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 On the morning of my very first game drive, we watched the sunrise as we sipped on our coffee with Amarula (an amazing African liquor that tastes as good…
“The air you smell, the sights you see, the food you taste, the language you hear, and the feeling you get… where nothing is familiar. That is true freedom.”-Anonymous Whenever I travel, I like to pretend that I have journeyed into the next chapter of my story, into a world that is mine to explore….
Besides offering breathtaking views of African landscapes, Disney’s The Lion King also used names for the characters, which most have a Swahili meaning, a language of eastern and southeastern Africa. The opening of the song is sung in Zulu, which is a language of South Africa. Some of the story’s elements also pull from Masai…
Cape Town is a city for people in love. It may not the first international city you think of when you think romance but maybe that should change. “The Mother City” has so much to offer in the form of spectacular scenery, incredible hotels, remarkable restaurants, and romantic activities – such as sunset strolls on…
Packing & What to Wear Layering is the key on your African safari adventure. Early mornings game drives can often get pretty chilly so you may need a fleece or warm jacket, even in the warmer months. Underneath, I would recommend a breathable cotton long sleeve shirt. The long sleeves act as additional protection from the…
My trip started in Cape Town, safari would follow. I had no expectations. I sell safari vacations but had not experienced a Kruger safari yet. My colleague and I caught our flight from Cape Town to Skukuza Airport, which is near Kruger National Park. The airport was tiny. The building looked more like a nicely designed…
If you think about wine, what comes to your mind? The sweet fruity fresh red grape from Napa? That dry smooth flowery wine from the romantic region of Tuscany? Or maybe that oaky, sophisticated French wine that you wish to pair with a sumptuous medium rare steak or strong cheese? If you think about wine,…
When you get the opportunity to feast your eyes on the beautiful South African water of Cape Town, it will be difficult to resist diving right in. The good news is that you don’t need to hold back, and there are plenty of diving spots with all kinds of beautiful sights and animal life to…
On your trip to South Africa, you may expect to see landscapes unlike those that you’re used to, especially if you venture to some of the nation’s premier outdoor destinations. At the top of the list for many travelers is Table Mountain National Park, which was previously known as Cape Peninsula National Park. Located in…
Though it’s possible to see many sights by car or boat on your trip to South Africa, you might want to see more of the backcountry by traveling on your bike. Cross-country tours of the entire nation are popular, and you can see many parts of the country without traveling off paved roads. If you…