National parks, the wildlife, the people, just anything about Africa and its beauty.
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 …
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 …
When I was staying in Cape Town some years ago, I saw it for the first time. A long, elegant train sitting at the station, polished wood gleaming in the sunlight, staff in smart uniforms bustling around. I didn’t know what it was at the time, but it had a …
Water gushed through our campsite as I watched my sleeping bag float away. That was my first — and nearly last — rainy season camping experience in Africa. Twenty years later, I now specifically choose to camp during what most tourists avoid: the wet months. The secret? It’s Africa’s best-kept …