National parks, the wildlife, the people, just anything about Africa and its beauty.
While tourists fight for Big Five photos, I’ve spent many years tracking Africa’s most fascinating tiny creatures – the Small Five. Ever seen an ant take down its prey? Trust me, it’s more dramatic than any lion hunt you’ll watch on Netflix! Here’s where I explain next what the small …
Last year, I woke up to a lion’s roar so close it made my coffee cup rattle. That’s what real African camping feels like – no fences, no crowds, just you and wild Africa at its most raw. After 15 years of camping across the continent, these are the countries …
After watching a first-time safari-goer try to track lions in bright red clothing last week, I knew I had to share these secrets. Those stunning wildlife photos you see on Instagram? The pros aren’t just lucky – they know things most first-timers don’t. After going on tons of safaris, I’ve …
Forget everything you think you know about African safaris. After several years of crossing this magnificent continent in an overlander, I’ve discovered routes that most tourists will never see – and they’re absolutely mind-blowing. These 12 epic routes will show you an Africa that most tourists never see – raw, …
I’ve hiked and ridden across 2 continents, but nothing – and I mean nothing – prepared me for the heart-stopping terror of scaling the Sentinel Peak Chain Ladder hike, which cuts through the Drakensberg mountain peaks between South Africa and Lesotho. They call it the “Mountain of Death,” and after attempting a specific hike, …
Twenty years of watching Africa’s most magnificent beasts has taught me one thing: that heart-stopping moment when a leopard locks eyes with you across the savanna never gets old. After 50+ safaris, I’m sharing my insider secrets for finding each of the Big 5 – and trust me, I’ve learned …
I will never forget my days of falling asleep to the sound of hippos grunting outside my tent and waking up to elephants drinking from my campsite’s waterhole – just another magical morning at one of Africa’s hidden gem campsites. After 30 years of camping across this magnificent continent, I’m …
Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, has always appealed to me, and the rich history and cultural diversity are aspects that have made this big city attractive. But before my trip, and like so many others, I wondered: is Johannesburg a dangerous city? Let me share my experiences and findings with …
Although you can have a picnic, going on a safari in Africa isn’t always a picnic, as a matter of speaking, and you still need to be aware of a number of things that can happen to you when you travel to the beautiful continent. But don’t let that stop …
Going on an overland tour is an incredible way to experience Africa’s diverse beauty and get a sense of its sheer scale. Imagine the roar of waterfalls, the stark silhouettes of baobab trees against an African sunset, and the impressive wildlife and cultures on the way – these are the …