January 2023 started off with a bang. The ‘bush calendar’ this month continues the time of plenty and the summer green season. But for us humans, it is a great way to start again with resolutions and new excitement for the year ahead. The bush and the animals, however, just carry on in the never-ending battle for survival. A month spent out here, recording the happenings onto something like a blog, is just our way of trying to wrap our heads around what happens out there.  As we watch and record, we are merely observers in the ever-changing battlefield between species, from the Littl ..read more

Anyone who has been to holiday destinations in Africa cannot deny the exceptional experiences that this wonderful continent has in store. After you have set foot on its shores, Africa takes hold of your heart and never lets go. An African safari might just be the best holiday you can give yourself. Here are our favourite reasons for visiting Africa: 1. All the wildlife 10 reason why you should book your safari holiday to Africa » This is arguably the best reason to book your African holiday from Australia. There is no doubt that spotting wildlife roaming free in their natural habitat, is somet ..read more

“It’s time to step into a brave new world”, says South African Tourism ACEO, ThembaKhumalo Destinations Africa welcomes the end of all COVID-19 restrictions after South Africa’s cabinet yesterday concluded that they had served their purpose. The revision of the COVID-19 management regulations heralds a new chapter for the country. It is a necessary shot in the arm for the tourism sector, which has been battered by more than two years of the global pandemic and related restrictions. The latest revisions include the removal of the mask-wearing mandate indoors and limits on gatherings and border ..read more

February – the shortest month of the year – certainly did not fall short in terms of great sightings in the bush. We also welcomed new guests, as well as seeing familiar faces again. We were expecting a large amount of rain this month, with a tropical cyclone predicted to hit land and make its way over the Sabi Sand. A bit of Murphy’s law, maybe, but we only had one or two days of decent rain the whole month. This resulted in a very unseasonably dry month, and some of the vegetation has felt the lack of rain.  With the slow change of seasons brought about by a decrease in the rain, it is ..read more

Imagine relaxing by the fire with a refreshing drink in your hand, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush. During your latest game drive you saw a large pride of lions lazing about the shade of a massive tree while their cubs played among them. You cannot wait to share this anecdote with your family and friends when you return home… Well the time has come for you to book your holiday, pack your bags and purchase your flights. Africa is open and cannot wait to welcome you to its shores. It has been a long time coming for Australians to visit South Africa again. Qantas made an exciting ann ..read more

Anyone who has been to holiday destinations in Africa cannot deny the exceptional experiences that this wonderful continent has in store. After you have set foot on its shores, Africa takes hold of your heart and never lets go. An African safari might just be the best holiday you can give yourself. Here are our favourite reasons for visiting Africa: 1. All the wildlife This is arguably the best reason to book your African holiday from Australia. There is no doubt that spotting wildlife roaming free in their natural habitat, is something magical. A gracious cheetah making its way through the t ..read more

A new year marks a new beginning. The 1stday of January always fills us with hope that the coming year will be better than the previous one. There is good news for all of us who longed for a luxury African safari. The Qantas service from Sydney to Johannesburg has been resumed since 4 January 2022. This follows a long absence after these flights have been suspended almost two years ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Three weekly flights Flight QF63 that departed mid-morning on Tuesday 4 January 2022 certainly sparked the interest in all travellers who have been dreaming of a wildlife safa ..read more

One thing that African luxury safari holidays are notorious for is the chance to see the Big 5. And for good reason. Those 5 animals are amazing and a genuine treat to see in their natural habitat. Building your itineraries around a wildlife safari is an absolute must when you visit Africa.  However, there is a list of animals that are a little less well-known: the Ugly 5. Even though their faces might repulse you, these 5 animals still have compelling stories to tell. Yes, you might also see them far more often than the Big 5 when you’re on African safari trips, but they are still an exc ..read more

If there is one good reason you should always consider going on a wildlife safari during the summer months, it is this: The baby animals! The prospect of seeing young animals and how they learn to cope with their environment makes planning your African safari holiday from Australia even more enticing. Even the ugliest animals’ babies will put a smile on your face. They will definitely make your visit worth the while.   Here are some of our favourites: Elephant calves Probably one of the cutest things you will see on your African holiday. Baby elephants never fail to entertain – even when ..read more

Leopards and cheetahs are always an exciting find whenever you are on an African holiday. But these two big cats have befuddled many a tourist, since people find it quite difficult to distinguish between the two. It is almost as if they are the twins of the African bush. Mother Africa can tell them apart – almost without looking. And you know there is a difference between them, but you’re just not sure what it is. That is until you know what to look for. Here are 5 questions you can ask to help you tell them apart on your next wildlife safari: What patterns do they have on their fur? At f ..read more