National parks, the wildlife, the people, just anything about Africa and its beauty.
If you’ve ever sat in a safari vehicle hoping to witness “the big chase,” you’ll know this feeling: the guide whispers lion, everyone freezes, the herd bolts, dust everywhere, yet somehow the antelope is already halfway across the savanna while the lion looks like it’s questioning its life choices. I’ve …
If you’ve been on safari a few times, you probably feel you’ve “done” the antelopes: impala everywhere, kudu posing perfectly on hillsides, maybe even a shy bushbuck if you were patient. But (South) Africa has a whole lineup of antelopes that almost never make it into holiday albums: not because …
I’ve photographed a lot of antelopes over the years, mostly because they’re always the animals that politely show up first on safari. And somewhere between the impala that photobombed my sunset shot and the kudu that gave me side-eye, I started noticing something interesting. Not all antelopes are built for …
When people think about a safari in South Africa, they usually picture elephants, lions, or a leopard draped over a tree. But if you look a little closer to the ground, you’ll notice a whole different world: small antelopes that survive by being quick, quiet, and incredibly well adapted. On …
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing wild dolphins play beside your boat or watching a whale lift its tail in the open ocean, Port Elizabeth (officially Gqeberha) should be on your travel list. This city on South Africa’s Eastern Cape may not be as famous as Hermanus, but it’s home …
When you’re on safari in South Africa, it doesn’t take long before you spot them: impalas, kudu, or maybe a nervous nyala peering from the bush. They’re graceful, beautiful, and everywhere. But for the big cats, these elegant creatures are more than just part of the scenery. They’re dinner. So, …
When my husband and I were driving through Kruger National Park, we started noticing something hilarious: every single animal we saw seemed determined to show us its rear end. Elephants lumbering away, zebras trotting off, even giraffes walking into the distance as if to say, “This is my best side.” …
If you love African nature, but also appreciate a real bed, a proper shower, and maybe even a wood-fired hot tub, then AfriCamps is a wonderful way to experience South Africa. Over time, we have already stayed at three of their glamping sites: in Pongola, Hoedspruit, and Hazyview, and each …
If you’ve ever typed “Zanzibar” into Instagram or YouTube, you’ve probably seen it: a little thatched house perched on a coral outcrop, surrounded by ridiculous turquoise water. That’s The Rock Restaurant on Pingwe Beach. I went when I was staying at Zanzibar and planned it around the tides, brought an …
Imagine arriving at a castle, yes, in South Africa, of all places. You read that right. We actually stayed in a castle in Clarens. And not just any castle, but one that looks straight out of a fairytale. Think Rapunzel’s tower, the one where she lets down her long golden …