In the heart of the Waterberg Mountains lies Marakele, a SANPARKS reserve. A Tswana word, meaning a place of sanctuary and is indeed so especially for vervet monkeys. In fact, they are exceptionally mischievous.
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The Waterberg looks arid at times but is in fact a catchment area for four main rivers, hence its name. Over the last few decades it has changed from farmland to a conservation area with numerous game reserves and farms which makes it a great destination for a safari and a bushveld experience.
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There is a remote stretch of sand in Mozambique. It begged to be discovered by us. Is it an island? We took a road trip to find out.
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Mapungubwe is known for its historical significance where artefacts of a golden rhinoceros and other symbols of royal power were discovered. Anklets, bracelets, beads, ornaments, a headdress and wooden sceptre and bowl tacked with gold foil indicated that it was an ancient African Kingdom.
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Drakensberg in summer. Although we were in the Drakensberg six months ago during winter, we decided to return to it about two weeks ago for some unfinished business and to see it in summer. We had another milestone birthday to celebrate, just like the previous time.
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In 2005 we took a self-drive road trip along the coast of Southern Mozambique. I’d like to share some information that you may find beneficial if you ever embark on a similar journey.
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The road was in a shocking condition. Where there was tar, it was like a patchwork quilt. The drop from the tar to the gravel on the side of the road could break easily break your suspension.
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Bush Babes? Who dat? Most of you might have heard of the cute, cuddly primates that pounce around in a forest. These are a different ‘species’.
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A weekend getaway and road trip on the edge of Northern Drakensberg – Maluti Mountains with hidden monuments of the Voortrekkers off the beaten track.
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How much do you know about Germany? 11 awesome, useful and amusing things I learnt.
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The atmosphere at the markets is filled with the essence of Christmas. It has nothing to do with the glühwein, eierpunsch or feuerzangenbowle that they sell. Hmm, maybe just a little bit.
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I stabbed my way through the thick but crispy layer surrounding the Schweinshaxe and eventually broke off a piece of crackling. As it crunched between my teeth, my taste buds kicked into overdrive.
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Wishing you love, good health and just enough wealth.
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Merry Christmas & compliments of the Festive Season!
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Holes in the ground, big enough to swallow the wheel of a vehicle sneered at us. Slopes worthy of causing our vehicles to topple over and roll into a heap of scrap metal at the bottom taunted us.
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Dramatic and gorgeous photographs of our beautiful country ignited a smouldering ember of desire to travel to parts of it. Photographs of the stately Drakensberg mountains had me yearning to see them.
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What to do in a laid back seaside village in South Africa. A sleepy little hollow with loads of undercurrents. Is Gansbaai worth visiting?
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Even though we’ve been to England many times before, it always surprises us with something fascinating.
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Let me tell you a fable about Madagascar. To be honest, it is fact. In places it certainly is paradise. It has also been known to ooze adventure or at the very least excitement.
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Botswana photos, tips, advice and itinerary with useful links. Map included.
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