Never underestimate the beauty of African bird life. We were astonished by it in South Africa. There is an immense variety of colourful and exotic birds, with unusual calls and strange plumage. They are quite fearless and you can get…
As part of my Kruger National Park blog series I wanted to offer some insight into the SAN Parks accommodation in Kruger National Park. I hope this will be of use to anyone planning a trip to Kruger. First things…
It is fair to say that we were both reticent about a self drive in South Africa. Whilst we have done self driving holidays in the US, Jordan and Costa Rica before, the thought of navigating Jo’Berg filled me with dread. We…
We hired our car from Eurocar at Jo’berg airport. We chose that particular supplier on the basis of cost, and the fact that it was one of the few companies that specified a four door and hatchback car in the purchase process.…
I feel like every time we return from a holiday I want to apply the description “trip of a lifetime”. I know I can’t, but our recent trip to Kruger National Park came damn close to obtaining this title. It…
We’re delighted to announce that the first batch of photos from our recent South African safari are now available in our Taraji Blue photo gallery. These have been a real labour of love for us. We travelled to Kruger National Park on a self…
Gosh, that’s a hard question! Because… Kenya is incredible, for the sheer volume and variety of animals. It’s also an incredibly friendly country and the tribespeople are so welcoming. We spent quite a bit of time with Maasai and Samburu…
It’s experiences like these that keep the blood flowing and ensure that you empty your wallet with repeat visits to Africa… a) We have seen two cheetah kills. The first was a grown cub of one of the cheetahs which featured on the…
On our various trips to Africa we’d witnessed a few occasions where animals have been suffering. It’s never easy, and always raises a tear to your eye. But is a useful reminder of the fragility of the earth we live…
Continuing my reflection of our times in Africa, I wanted to share with you some of our more tender moments experienced with the wildlife and the environment. It’s moments like these that draw you back to Africa time and time again… a) In Kenya, our guide provided us with…