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Shimuwini Bushveld Camp, Kruger National Park
By Roxanne ReidThere’s something special about the atmosphere of the bushveld camps in the Kruger National Park. They’re quiet, without shops or restaurants, so there’s a sense of being closer to...
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Camping in the Namtib Biosphere Reserve, Namibia
By Roxanne ReidWe were completely off the grid in an area more beautiful than a rainbow. Surrounded by pinkish mountains and open plains speckled with camel thorn trees, we couldn’t see another human...
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The Himba: my dilemma over the clash of cultures
By Roxanne ReidWe were passing through Kamanjab in Namibia’s Kunene district when we saw a Himba woman in traditional dress pulling a wheelie suitcase to the bus stop as if she was in an international...
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Gamkaskloof: a hidden heaven called The Hell
By Roxanne ReidA one-legged flying doctor. A madman who lugs a car over the mountain to a place without roads. These are the kind of stories you’ll find among the silence and solitude at Gamkaskloof...
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Swakopmund’s dunes are more alive than you think
By Roxanne ReidHe was a whirlwind of energy, sand flying as he dug in search of creatures that had left tiny hints of their presence, wiggling his bare feet into the sand where it was cooler than the...
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Desert Horse Campsite and Namibia’s wild horses
By Roxanne ReidThe landscape around the little town of Aus in southern Namibia was hot, parched and dusty. Klein Aus Vista’s Desert Horse Campsite, on the fringe of the Namib Desert and the Gondwana...
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The Kalahari in bloom
By Roxanne ReidAnyone who tells you that the Kalahari is just red sand and lions either hasn’t visited or simply wasn’t concentrating. In fact, it’s full of fascinating small creatures like whistling...
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Spitzkoppe campsite in the Namib Desert
By Roxanne ReidIf you’re a rock hopper, star gazer or even a serious climber and you’re travelling the road between Usakos and Swakopmund you’ll never forgive yourself if you don’t stop for a few days...
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NamibRand: fairy circles and dark skies
By Roxanne ReidWhen I visited the NamibRand Nature Reserve in southern Namibia it was love at first sight, if for nothing else than its dazzling landscapes and its peaceful isolation. But there’s even...
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15 things to do in northern Kruger National Park
By Roxanne ReidKruger is the flagship of the South African national parks, one of Africa’s best places to see a diversity of wildlife, including the much sought-after Big Five. It also boasts more...
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Swakopmund: old buildings, desert and adventure
By Roxanne ReidThe coastal town of Swakopmund in Namibia is a favourite with holidaymakers who enjoy its laidback atmosphere, fresh air and beaches. It's carved out of the dunes between the Namib...
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Namushasha Heritage Centre in Namibia’s Zambezi
By Roxanne ReidThe Namushasha Heritage Centre in Namibia’s Zambezi (formerly Caprivi) was opened in 2014 to showcase the history and traditions of some of the people of the region. To get there, we...
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Rustic Art, Calvinia – a weird world in the Karoo
By Roxanne ReidThere’s something in the water of the Karoo that grows bizarre places and wacky people. Or maybe it's just that wide open spaces lure free spirits whose brains are wired a little...
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Highlights of the Okavango Delta, Botswana
By Roxanne ReidOne of the world’s biggest inland deltas, a diverse habitat and top wildlife destination - this is the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Floodwaters travel more than 1000 kilometres from the...
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Highlights of Chobe, Botswana
By Roxanne ReidChobe National Park in northern Botswana is famous for its large elephant population and its beautiful riverfront drive in the Serondela section. Although Chobe encompasses other...
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Voices of Botswana: Xigera’s smiling chef
By Roxanne ReidDuring our five-week adventure in Botswana we met many interesting people, from knowledgeable guides to chefs, barmen, camp managers and others working in tourism, as well as...
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Highlights of the Linyanti, Botswana
By Roxanne ReidIn a previous post I shared highlights of Chobe in northern Botswana. Although it’s one of the four ecosystems of Chobe, I’ve chosen to tackle highlights of the Linyanti separately....
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Voices of Botswana: the eco guide
By Roxanne ReidOnce you’ve been out on one of Chobe Game Lodge’s electric safari vehicles or boats, you might be inspired to find out more about the eco efforts of this lodge in Botswana. And if you...
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Highlights of the Makgadikgadi, Botswana
By Roxanne ReidThe white Makgadikgadi salt pans cover a vast Switzerland-sized patch of Botswana. This was Africa’s largest inland sea a million years ago, before tectonic movement to the west...
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Voices of Botswana: the gentleman supervisor
By Roxanne ReidIf you visit Xigera Camp once the floodwaters have arrived in this part of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, the last section of your journey will be by small boat. Here in a pristine and...
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