A BOTSWANA SAFARI, BELMOND STYLE!
Belmond Khwai River Lodge in Botswana will always have a special place in my heart. I can hear you asking me why… Let me explain: Although I am a seasoned “Africa” traveller, I have never had the chance to meet the beautiful African wild dogs “in person” -until last May! To see this awesom
THE ZEITZ COLLECTION
Spanning over 100 galleries and utilising 6500 sq meters of exhibition space, Zeitz MOCAA’s opening programme will feature works from both the Zeitz Collection and the Zeitz MOCAA permanent collection. The Zeitz Collection was founded in 2002 by business entrepreneur Jochen Zeitz and is one of the
A SCENIC VIEW OF THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION
Wildebeest Savanna River Migration . A scenic view travels over a herd of wildebeest in Africa. The scene captures the powerful creatures running through the savannas of the region.
HOW A ROVER BECOMES AN ULTRA LUXURY SAFARI TENT
Bushtops Camps conceived, designed and created the ‘box with wheels’ format, introducing something genuinely innovative to African safaris, and indeed the world. Having been towed to its location, each Rover ‘folds out’ to present a fully-functional ultra-luxury tent, a king-size bed (or up
A HAPPY BABY ELEPHANT…
I love watching baby elephants running around happy, free and joyous. Do you?
MY STAY AT JAO CAMP
During my Botswana trip last December, I had a great “water-safari” experience in the Okavango Delta. I say “water-safari”; because when you sail in a mokoro -the traditional dug-out canoe- you see lots of animals -hippos, crocs, ellies and hundreds of colorful birds- and you have a differen
MY STAY AT KING’S POOL CAMP
Bordering Chobe National Park, Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is one of the best spots in Africa where you can see big elephant herds taking bath in the river. I stayed two nights at wonderful Kings Pool Camp and I can say I had the time of my Botswana safari here! The camp’s nine luxurious tent
MY STAY AT KALAHARI PLAINS CAMP
Last December, I spent 2 days at Kalahari Plains Camp in Botswana. Set in Central Kalahari Game Reserve, this classic camp comprises 10 en-suite canvas units with a sleep-out above each from which to enjoy moonlit or star-studded nights. The main area consists of a lounge and dining area with a swi
ZAMBIA: FULL THROTTLE
‘Safari is not only about looking,’ says my award-winner guide Abraham. ‘It is also about listening. You must try to understand who is where by listening to the sounds the animals are making.’ I don’t understand! He goes into further detail. ‘Animals make alarm sounds. For instance, you