Tuesday, 1 January 2019

A matter of Príncipe

As this enticing gallery of images by Scott Ramsay, for Sundy Príncipe, reveals, the little-visited Príncipe Island is an idyllic nature-lover’s retreat. With sublime beaches and vast, wild forests, Príncipe was declared a World Biosphere Reserve in 2012 and, thanks to forward-thinking politicians, developers and conservationists, the island is being transformed into a model of […]

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Planning a cycling safari?

An increasing number of lodges offer opportunities to explore the bush on mountain bike. But if you’re plotting a longer two-wheeled expedition, here’s six top tips to help you on your way. Bring your own bike. In Africa, it’s only in South Africa that you’re likely to find a good selection of suitable bikes. It’s […]

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Walking in the wilderness

Oh, to be on foot in the bush! Brian Jackman describes the joy of a walking safari Lions were roaring when the first grey light of dawn seeped over the Chindeni Hills. But when the sun appeared, casting long shadows through the trees, the cats fell silent as the day came alive, their distant voices […]

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Singing in the rain

Some say that the end of the rainy season — March and April — is the very best time to visit Namibia. Here’s why: Fresh grasses and flowers burst into bloom, transforming landscapes which at other times of year appear barren. The display peaks in April. The clouds that you’ll see at this time add […]

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Day of the jackal

  Trot, trot, trot. Stop, sniff, spray. Trot, trot, trot… There’s no mistaking a foraging jackal. Restless and relentless, it jogs purposefully through the bush, its canine radar attuned to every rustle in the grass and scent on the breeze. There’s no time to waste: if a jackal wore a watch, it would constantly be […]

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Mountain gorilla trekking tips

If your bucket list for 2019 includes seeing the mountain gorillas, here’s a few quick pointers to help your planning: Choose your destination. Mountain gorilla-trekking locations are Uganda’s Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks, Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans and, for the more adventurous, the Parc National des Virungas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. […]

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Zambia unwrapped

An insider’s overview from the experts at Steppes Travel Why visit? With a feeling of untamed nature, Zambia is a country that draws people back, time and time again. To many, a Zambian safari represents the ‘real Africa’ – a still undiscovered wilderness where exploration on foot reaps the greatest rewards. From the plains of […]

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Garden Route layover

South Africa’s renowned Garden Route is best explored slowly, stopping to linger in the remote country towns that pepper Route 62’s scenic route through the Karoo farmlands. It is here you get to feel the pulse of the country’s rural heart. By Cindy-Lou Dale When I tell my petrol pump attendant that I am heading […]

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