Africa

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!...

Political turmoil in Zimbabwe, riots in South Africa and tribal wars in Kenya has created an opportunity for politically stable Zambia to become one of Africa’s hottest tourist destinations. Zambia shares one of the world’s largest waterfalls with Zimbabwe. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Victoria Falls is a breathtaking natural...

Of all the African animals - caracals (also known as lynx) are not very popular in Africa. Whilst they are a beautiful and stunning animal, they are also excellent killers. And they kill for the fun of it, not just to eat their prey. Farmers have reported a caracal killing...

When the Norfolk Hotel first opened in 1904, Kenya, or British East Africa as it was known, was a hunting ground for big-game hunters and The Norfolk Hotel was a favourite watering hole pre- and post expeditions. Wealthy visitors from Europe, escaping from freezing northern winters, and younger sons of...

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...