The Cederberg Wilderness area offers some excellent walking opportunities. Given that it is a mountainous area, most of the walks in the central Cederberg involve some steep sections. But the...

Here we focus on the Top 10 golf courses in South Africa outside of the Western Cape. These courses are situated primarily in KwaZulu Natal, the Eastern Cape and Johannesburg. Though some of our...

Going to South Africa on safari? Get ready to count those coins. . . I have written a few articles on safari pricing about some of the main countries we sell. But it’s probably the hardest to...

The Serengeti & the Great Migration To answer the question of when is the best time to see the wildebeest migration, you need to first understand that wildlife moves in continuous cycle in search...

Zimbabwe & Zambia – which side? You may wonder if there is a big difference between staying on the Zambian or Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls; i.e. in or around the towns of Victoria Falls...

So you want to go to Botswana, but what does a Botswana safari cost? Botswana is one of the most expensive safari destinations in Africa, alongside Tanzania and Kenya. In fact given that there is...

Planning your Honeymoon? – Where to go in South Africa To some degree “best honeymoon destinations” in South Africa is a misnomer. Why should people want to go to a different sort of hotel or...

As you may have realized, South Africa has had a bumper tourism season. It is increasingly difficult to find accommodation in South Africa for our clients. This is due to a number of factors: But...

Stay on Lake Malawi I flew from Johannesburg to Lilongwe and the tiny airport was awash with tourists queuing for the immigration officials. Luckily Robin Pope Safaris had arranged a “fixer”...