Indian Ocean Islands
Indian Ocean Islands Having done a lot of travelling I get to meet some interesting people along the way. On the island of Sumatra I met a guy by the name of Tony (can’t believe I still remember his name – 1997) His travelling mission was to visit all the islands of the world, no […]
Botswana
I have had the privilege and pleasure of visiting Botswana twice, both in the summer and winter seasons. Botswana’s tourism policy is generally based on ‘low volume – high value’, in other words they like to attract tourists who are willing to pay a higher price for a once-in-a-life-time experience, much the same philosophy […]
Zimbabwe
Being of Zimbabwean origin allows me a biased opinion when it comes to sharing the magnificence of this beautiful country. I left Zimbabwe, which I will refer to hereafter as Zim – as it’s fondly known by the locals, at the young age of ten years and moved to South Africa, returning often to visit […]
South Africa – A world in one country.
Where does one start with endorsing the magnificence of this country? Let’s begin with a couple of important details. South Africa consists of 9 provinces: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Free State, Kwazulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Each province has its own charm and attractions. Home to 9 UNESCO heritage sites […]
Tanzania – A country where the smile never left my face.
As you step out the aircraft at Julius Nyerere Airport in Dar-es-Salaam one immediately feels the wonderfully warm air on your skin and this is their winter! This is at the coast; I think we can expect milder conditions inland. But I embrace the sense of freedom and openness it allows and immediately relax! I’m […]
Why is a Safari to Africa so expensive?
I’ve had quite a few clients query the expense of going on Safari. Considering that I work very hard to meet all my clients’ budgets and take pride in making their trip affordable I thought it time to explain many of the factors that contribute to the cost of a great Safari. Africa is vastly […]
A visit to KENYA, EAST AFRICA – well worth the trip
A visit to KENYA, EAST AFRICA – well worth the trip! For 8 days alongside 2 other travel mad gurus, I visited a part of Africa that has always been on my bucket list, Kenya! Previously, I had sold many Safari Packages to clients into the various Kenyan National Parks, but felt like a cheat […]
