There is something so unbelievably magical about the African bush and the way it draws in your soul. The safari getaways out in the wild, out of the city, away from technology, and connecting with nature are what I miss most about home. The South African bush brings a real sense of nostalgia and peace. Continue reading “The magic of the South African Bush”
The Kruger Park Walking trails are three-night guided walking tours that include a Wilderness experience like no other. From exploring areas in the park that are virtually untouched by people to learning new things, it’s one of the most surreal, intense, and special safari experiences possible. When Peter and I knew that we would be back in South Africa for a few months, we jumped at the opportunity to join the Mathikithi trail with four of our closest friends. The Kruger Park has a number of different trails to choose from, but we opted for this one since it’s close to the Satara camp. Also, we only booked a couple of months in advance so many of the other trails were already fully booked. You have to book as long as a year in advance for certain Kruger Park walking trails. Continue reading “Kruger Park Walking Trails: Mathikithi Trail”
You know when somebody asks you if you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? Well, I don’t have one specific answer because I want to go everywhere but the Garden Route would be in my top five every time. It may sound biased seeing as I am South African, but hey, the heart wants what it wants! And right in the middle of the Garden Route, a few minute’s drive outside of Plettenberg Bay, you will find Robberg Nature Reserve – one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. I’ve been visiting the Garden Route with my family since I was a kid. But I only visited Robberg for the first time a few weeks back when I finally did the Robberg Hike. The <b”>Garden Route is an incredible place for all kinds of outdoor activities. The most popular are the world-class hiking trails, of which the Robberg hiking trail is the most iconic. Continue reading “Robberg Hike: Guide to Hiking the Robberg Nature Reserve”
