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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Namibia: 8 reasons to visit
By Roxanne ReidLate afternoon and the heat had ebbed. From the stoep of our room at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge we watched the sun burnish the rocks, silky grasses ripple on the plains and distant...
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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge: nature drive to see desert elephants
By Roxanne ReidIf you stay at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge in Kunene (Damaraland), Namibia, there’s lots to see and do in the area – like the Organ Pipes, Twyfelfontein engravings, Petrified Forest...
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Kalahari Anib Lodge: 12 things to do in Namibia’s Kalahari
By Roxanne ReidKalahari. The word conjures scenes of long-horned oryx striding across terracotta-coloured sand dunes, huge sociable weaver nests in camel thorn trees, tiny meerkats digging through...
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Kalahari Anib Lodge: enjoy a sundowner drive in Namibia
By Roxanne ReidThis is the thirstland, a place of thorn trees, giant weavers’ nests and creatures adapted to life among the red sand dunes. It’s the Kalahari in south-eastern Namibia and it’ll share...
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Kalahari Farmhouse: a relaxing oasis in the Kalahari, Namibia
By Roxanne ReidYou know the feeling when you smell the yeasty aroma of freshly baked bread then bite into it to discover the taste is even more heavenly? Now imagine you watched the swirl of spinach...
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Mesosaurus Fossil Camp: camping in Namibia near Keetmanshoop
By Roxanne ReidWhat kind of camping makes your heart beat and your soul sing? For me, it’s not crowded resort-style camping but bush camping in the peace of the wilderness. If that sounds like you,...
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Mpala Jena: superb addition to Zimbabwe safari lodges for a Victoria Falls...
By Roxanne ReidInside the Zambezi National Park, a short drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, something magical has mushroomed. Imagine how thrilled I was to be...
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Greater Mana Expedition camps: Sapi and Mana Pools Zimbabwe
By Roxanne ReidIf the word adventure gets your pulse racing, you’ll love this six-night journey of exploration. Discover the wilderness on foot, by vehicle and by canoe, feel the thrill of being close...
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Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: behind the scenes of your Victoria Falls...
By Roxanne ReidWhen you go on a Victoria Falls safari in Zimbabwe, spare a thought for those working behind the scenes to conserve the local wildlife through research, rescue and rehabilitation, and...
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12 things you’ll love about the Greater Mana Expedition at Sapi and Mana...
By Roxanne ReidIn the far north of Zimbabwe lies a wilderness like no other – the longest continuous wildlife corridor along the Zambezi River. Now you can go on a six-night safari to explore the...
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Community guardians and mobile bomas cut human-wildlife conflict
By Roxanne ReidConservation is easy to support when it doesn’t affect our livelihood, but what about communities where this isn’t so? Find out how a creative new project at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,...
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Victoria Falls lodges: Old Drift Lodge Zimbabwe
By Roxanne ReidIf you haven’t been to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Victoria Falls yet, it’s something to look forward to. There are great dollops of adventure to be had and numerous Victoria...
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Mountain passes in South Africa: the Seven Passes road on the Garden Route
By Roxanne ReidI love mountain passes and the back roads between George and Knysna on the Garden Route are a fabulous indulgence thanks to a single must-do drive that will knock your flip-flops off....
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Greenline Africa Trust: a better life in Victoria Falls
By Roxanne ReidThe town of Victoria Falls Zimbabwe is a flourishing tourism hotspot, thanks to the Victoria Falls UNESCO World Heritage Site and a slew of adrenalin, safari and cultural activities...
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Garden Route itinerary for nature lovers, South Africa
By Roxanne ReidNature is as natural to the Garden Route as shopping is to Sandton or catwalks are to Paris or Milan. You'll find forests, lakes and beaches, forest elephants, whales and dolphins, even...
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Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls: a short walk away from the Falls
By Roxanne ReidPicture this. You’re in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, so you’re saturating yourself in all the activities the town has to offer. But despite all the excitement and adrenalin stampeding...
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Fancourt: things to do that are not golf
By Roxanne ReidLet’s play word association. You hear the word Fancourt, what’s the next word that pops into your head? Golf? Yet despite three top-rated golf courses, this hotel in George offers a lot...
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Self-catering Wilderness accommodation: Boardwalk Lodge
By Roxanne ReidWe’ve stayed countless times in the Wilderness-Knysna area on the Garden Route because it’s just so gosh-darn beautiful and there’s so much exciting stuff to do. We’ve even parked off...
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10 things to do in Kalk Bay, Cape Town
By Roxanne ReidThe fishing village of Kalk Bay lies between the mountains and the sea on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula. It’s a place to walk cobbled streets and find quirky shops. There’s an arty...
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Endless Vineyards: things to do in Botrivier in the Overberg
By Roxanne ReidExplore vineyards and fruit orchards on foot or in the saddle, enjoy a wine tasting or simply relax. Stay at Endless Vineyards and you’ll discover these and other things to do in...
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