the road less travelled

Beyond the Mountains:  Places to visit the vast grandeur of South Africa without undertaking a ‘groot trek’ all of your own. Let’s face it, for many of us the idea of venturing off into the...

A Gorilla tracking safari in Rwanda… “In Africa, if you see lots of people walking in the same direction then they’re either going to market or on their way to church”. So said our guide...

The spring flowers of the Cape West Coast, Cederberg and Namaqualand in the Northern Cape have a worldwide reputation. So this article on tips for flower viewing in 2025 is all about how you can...

Looking for something different? We all love the notion of getting ‘off the beaten track’. Exploring lodges near Cape Town that make you feel that you are the only ones around, that you’ve...

Self-drive versus other Modes of Transport You’ve decided you want to see South Africa. You’ve heard great things about the safari experience, and everyone’s raving about Cape Town. So you...