Safari snippets

July 18, 2013

HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY MADIBA: How I got to kiss Mandela

Happy 95th Birthday to the most precious man on earth! “Give us a kiss!” I whispered in his ear – and he did! It was 1999 – Mandela was a […]
June 11, 2013

Phinda Game Reserve

Phinda reaches the pinnacle of excellence when it comes to guiding. The &Beyond company have always considered this a priority (also under its previous name CCAfrica) and I can’t fault […]
May 24, 2013

Swaziland Safari

I wanted to share this beautiful lion I encountered at Hlane Game Reserve in Swaziland. Take a look at his expression – he’s cross! He took offence at the maintenance guys on the back […]
April 29, 2013

Safari Tart on KZN & Swaziland Safari Road Trip

As you read this, I’m on the Ultimate Safari Road Trip in KwaZulu Natal and Swaziland. Both these areas are strongly influenced by their cultures; the proud and beautiful Zulu’s […]
March 19, 2013

DERECK & BEVERLY JOUBERT’S FILM ‘THE LAST LIONS’ WINS 4 SAFTA AWARDS (March 2013)

I watched Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s amazing film ‘The Last Lions’ at a trade showing last year and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house – certainly not mine! […]