Spring Has Sprung
The onset of spring and the lighter evenings was the perfect excuse to dust off the macro lens and hit the meadows to see what emerging plants and insects we could find. The overcast Bank Holiday weather created a wonderful bokkeh…
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Return of the Mac(ro)
I think I was one of the few people who was genuinely excited to see the rain this Bank Holiday weekend. Whilst marooned in the middle of a Scottish field, the spring rains provided the perfect opportunity for me to indulge my…
A review of Shingwedzi, Kruger National Park
We stayed at Shingwedzi for 2 nights in Jan 2012. It was my least favourite of the camps we stayed at. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with it, but it just did not shine as much as…
A review of Punda Maria Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa
This is one of the most friendly camps we stayed at in Kruger National Park and it has a very special place in my heart. Here’s a brief overview of the camp and the surrounding area. I hope this is useful for anyone…
A review of Satara Rest Camp, Kuger National Park, South Africa
We had the pleasure of staying in Satara Rest Camp for 2 nights in early January, 2012. It wasn’t originally our first choice of camp – in fact, we’d booked originally to stay at Mopani, but after speaking to the…
A review of Tamboti Tented Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Tamboti tented camp is one of my most favourite places to stay in Kruger National Park, South Africa. It’s a satellite camp of Orpen and houses about 40 tents, around ten of which are luxury tents. After an opportunistic last…
A review of Bateleur Bush Camp, Kruger National Park
In January 2012 we were fortunate to ‘bag’ ourselves two nights at one of 7 bungalows in the Bateleur Bushveld Camp in Kruger National park, South Africa. It’s a very popular camp and accommodation is limited, so early booking is definitely advisable. At first glance it…
Africa’s visual impact
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…
SAN Parks accommodation in Kruger National Park, South Africa
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…
Driving from Jo’berg to Kruger National Park
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…