Traveling is how I relieve stress and recharge. Lately, I have had to scale back on my travels due to work commitments and while I try to build in stress reducing Pilates classes, massages, or explorations in Johannesburg, these activities are never as relaxing as my weekends away. Away from my daily life, I give myself permission to relax. At home I can’t quite give myself license to do nothing.
Travellers planning their first safari to South Africa often ask me loads of questions and a number of queries center around what to expect. How early is the morning wake-up call? How much free time will I have? How close will we get to the animals? In an attempt to answer these questions, here is my guide to 24 hours on safari based on my recent trip to Ngala Tented Camp.
The unique Tswalu Kalahari offers a memorable experience owing to its extraordinary landscape and nothing-is-too much philosophy. This isn’t a traditional safari destination, but Tswalu Kalahari will not fail to deliver a unique safari experience. Here are the top five remarkable experiences from my most recent trip.
Everyone has heard about the Big Five, but what about the elusive eleven? Here is a look at the bush’s secretive, primarily nocturnal creatures. How many have you seen?
Falling ill has a way of bringing out our inner child. When we find ourselves sick and away from home, the desire for the familiar can be overwhelming. Our hard earned holiday has gone askew. Getting sick while traveling in can be particularly overwhelming and it’s best to be prepared.
Travel is a choice and one that I make as often as work and life allows. In a bout of introspection, I have been examining what motivates travel – the need to jump on a plane and go at every possible chance. It seems that there could be a scientific explanation.