Trip report: Namibia – Driving north to Etosha National Park
This is the first part of the report from my trip to Namibia, part two is on the way. Introduction In May 2019 I attended the Indaba travel trade show…
Trip report: Queen Elizabeth National Park, the deep south and gorilla tracking, Uganda
This is the third and final part of the report from my trip to Uganda, you can find the first and second parts by clicking the links below: Part One:…
Trip report: The Wild West of Uganda
This is the second of three articles making up a report from my trip to Uganda, you can find the first part by clicking the link below: Trip report: Kampala…
Safari Notes: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Moremi is one of the best places in Africa for spotting wildlife, with a high density of animals. A particular advantage is that the wildlife in Moremi are generally relaxed,…
Accommodation Review: Baker’s Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Baker’s Lodge is about as perfect as a safari lodge can be and one of my all-time favourites. The individual thatched safari suites have everything you could wish for as well as their own decks overlooking the river. I only stayed one night – probably the biggest regret I had from my tour of Uganda.
Flight report: Etihad A330 Business Class Frankfurt to Johannesburg via Abu Dhabi
Photo credit: Etihad A330 via photopin (license) Introduction Yes, I made it back to the front of the plane. Unfortunately this was back in 2016. In any case, it had…
Accommodation Review: Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Malawi
An island paradise in Lake Malawi National Park, Blue Zebra Island Lodge is an essential part of any Malawi itinerary. Offering superb service, fabulous food and all the water-based activities…
Self-driving in South Africa: Part 4 – Champagne Castle Hotel, Drakensburg
This is the fourth and final part in the series. You can read the other articles here: Self-driving in South Africa: Part 1 – Johannesburg to Graskop Self-driving in South…
Trip report: Hwange National Park and the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe
This is the second and final part of this trip report, you can find the first part here: Trip report: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Introduction As mentioned in the first part of…
Self-driving in South Africa: Part 3 – Dundee and the Battlefields
This is the third part in the series. You can read the other articles here: Self-driving in South Africa: Part 1 – Johannesburg to Graskop Self-driving in South Africa: Part…