South Africa

January 7, 2009

Tintswalo Safari Lodge

You are treated at Tintswalo in the same way the owners treat their staff, like family. It’s like being a guest at a luxury villa of an old family acquaintance, […]
October 24, 2008

Makanyane Safari Lodge

My first introduction to Makanyane Safari Lodge was a face to face meeting with an elephant at the door of my cottage. “I’ll just go and shoo him away, said […]
June 26, 2008

Thandeka Lodge nr Bela Bela, Limpopo

Travelling is what I do best but I am a travel writer that is always getting lost! Finding Thandeka Lodge somewhere up a long track near the blink-and-you-miss-it town of […]
June 26, 2008

Shibula Lodge & Bush Spa, Welgevonden, South Africa

  Decor: Eclectic unresolved mix of Afro, European, Bali, Persian and the smart home décor shop in the mall. Food:  Refined, inventive and very tasty. Staff: Hosts and rangers treat […]
June 26, 2008

Sediba Private Game Lodge (Letlapa and Letlapala Lodges), Welgevonden, South Africa

Game Experience: Play hide and seek with the Big Five in this bushy, hilly reserve. Rangers: Ask for Justinus by name and you will get a top guide who’s funny […]