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…
Trip report: Kampala and Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
This is the first of three posts comprising a full report from my trip to Uganda, you can find the first part by clicking the link below: Part Two: Trip…
Accommodation Review: The Grand Daddy Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
The Grand Daddy Hotel is a perfect choice for Cape Town, whether this is your first visit or your twentieth. With a quirky but fun style, a relaxed atmosphere and…
Self-driving in South Africa: Part 2 – 19 hours in eSwatini
This is the second part in the series. You can read the other articles here: Self-driving in South Africa: Part 1 – Johannesburg to Graskop Another day, another country After…
Safari Notes: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park is a true paradise for a safari trip and one of our absolute favourites in Africa. It is notable for the huge number of elephants but is…
Self-driving in South Africa: Part 1 – Johannesburg to Graskop
South Africa is a perfect self-drive destination - in this four-part series I will show you many of the reasons why... I love it when a lack of a plan…
Video: Driving through the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania
On my first trip to Tanzania we visited some legendary destinations, including the genuinely awesome Ngorongoro Crater. I'll have a full trip report and accommodation reviews soon, but in the…
Trip report: Visiting Flatdogs Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Introduction The story so far: after spending a week in Malawi during my month-long trip to Africa in April 2018 to attend three travel trade shows, I had five days…
Video series on why YOU should visit Zimbabwe
There are a huge number of reasons you should visit Zimbabwe and one of the best ways to do so is with The Grown-up Travel Company and a favourite partner…
Accommodation Review: Zulu Nyala Lodge, Johannesburg, South Africa
Peace and quiet await at this lovely property on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Ideally located for Lanseria Airport (great for cheap domestic flights in South Africa) but also close to…