African Child – Traveler, Wildlife enthusiast, Amateur Photographer
Kolmanskop is a ghost town in Namibia, inundated by rolling banks of sand, in the middle of a region known as “The forbidden zone”. Within a timeline of 40 years, this town was created, flourished…
The colour-changing ability of chameleons has always intrigued me – how cool would life be if I could blend into my surroundings, camouflage myself just like a chameleon can. It would certainly help to escape…
Anyone who has spent time in Africa is familiar with the striking silhouette of the Baobab tree. It is easily recognisable by its enormous trunk and strangely thin stems, looking like it has been planted…
I have spent a number of years up in East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania which is where I am currently working and travelling around. As Tanzania’s national animal is the Giraffe – Twiga in…
South Africa and Namibia are the only countries with African penguin colonies and a trip to Cape Town is never complete without a visit to the peninsula which includes, Cape Point, Chapmans Peak and the…
Snakes, the word that gives so many the shivers and causes them to recoil, even I, an animal lover, initially struggled to warm up to these cold-blooded creatures. And if I’m honest, I still have…
An early morning start – 07:45 – to make the most of the prevailing weather conditions, we meet for a coffee before setting off on the 40km scenic drive to Pelican Point. As we set…
A couple of years ago, I went to Mafia Island, off the coast of Tanzania. I spent a few months on the island – my first introduction to learning Swahili – and while there I…
A highlight of all my travels is often coming away with art, fabrics and jewellery that remind me of the destination. Travellers coming to East Africa are spoilt for choice on the vibrant fabrics and…
Visiting Africa and staying in some of the beautiful properties, getting to experience the wildlife, landscapes and amazing people is, for many people, a Bucket list experience. For many of our guests traveling to our…
Namibia has always been a special place for me to visit, the landscapes are ever changing and makes one feel like you are completely alone at times. And while there are long distances to drive,…
