Parks/Nature Reserves (Category) - 130 posts

Read parts 1 and 2 of this series. Livingstone, Zambia, was home base during my recent visit to Victoria Falls. But one of the great things about visiting the …

Read parts 1 and 3 of this series. I recently took a short holiday to Victoria Falls, based from Livingstone, Zambia. Other than booking a B&B, I did …

Read parts 2 and 3 of this series. I just got back from a quick trip to Victoria Falls and the surrounding area. I visited three countries in four days, saw …

I live in Melville, a “bohemian suburb” (as described by Wikipedia) just north of downtown Joburg. Although most of my recent posts have focused on …

As I mentioned in my previous post, I am really f-ing lucky. A couple of weeks ago I spent the weekend at Leobo Private Reserve, one of the most amazing lodges …

I am so f-ing lucky. I am so f-ing lucky. I am so f-ing lucky. This mantra drifted through my head (with a few letters added), over and over, during the two …

The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is an unusual place. It borders Sun City – a glitzy, Vegas-like resort in South Africa’s Northwest Province. …

We round a bend and see a white rhino, browsing through the tall yellow grass. “I’ve taken so many rhino photos already,” I announce …

When I first moved to Joburg I blogged about everything I did. Going for a walk, shopping for groceries, sitting in the yard watching birds…No activity …

South Africa is a geographically diverse country with eye-popping natural wonders everywhere you look. We all know the big ones: Kruger National Park, Table …

I spent the weekend at the De Hoop Nature Reserve, a seaside wilderness in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. It will take me a day or two to get my …

I’m leaving this weekend for a much-needed break. As much as I love Jozi, I’m ready for a temporary change of scenery. I’ll keep my holiday …