Africa

We spent a fortnight at Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in the northern province of South Africa, a 45-minute drive from Hoedspruit. A few years ago, we came across Kevin Richardson on YouTube and decided to visit both places while in Africa. We contacted Moholoholo and the Kevin Richardson's Lion Sanctuary through...

The most memorable travel experiences are often the ones that push you beyond your comfort zone. For me, my Uganda gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is likely to become a staple dinner party tale for years to come. What a bucket list experience! Gorilla Trekking in Uganda https://youtu.be/hjjUtajt9co Is Uganda...

Casablanca conjures the romance of a past era, thanks to the eponymous Humphrey Bogart film set in this Moroccan city. Although the focus of the movie was not about the city, there are plenty of things in Casablanca to make it a worthwhile destination to visit. Home to more...

Our Zulu guide's long greying Poirot-style moustache extends way beyond his jowls, a large rifle hangs loosely at his side. A portly gut hangs over his safari shorts. "Poirot" runs through the law of the land. "If I say you get behind tree, you get behind tree - fast!...

Lord it at a Zambian lodge that was once a retreat for royalty and heads of state. In South Luangwa National Park, Sanctuary Retreats Chichele Presidential Lodge delivers a royal experience. A small group has gathered on the veranda of the main lodge, peering excitedly past the breakfast table. Only...

When choosing a Kenya safari, the Masai Mara is one of the top places that come to mind. This is because it's home to the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo. If you plan to spend at least three days on a Masai Mara safari, you'll...