Blog Series: A Botswana Camping Adventure (Part 1 of 6)
3400kms travelled. 4 happy campers. 2 reliable and cherished 4x4s. 12 nights camping in Botswana. 850 photos. And a suitcase full of memories taken home. We ended each day, clambering into our rooftop tents, with dusty feet, shining eyes and…
An Anniversary Getaway Just Down the Road
Our dogs go away with us for our anniversary. Don’t yours? It was our 3rd wedding anniversary, and in our true getaway-spirited style, we celebrated it in our favourite way. We escaped to somewhere lovely, with our dogs of course….
Durban is Always a Good Idea
A getaway to Durban is quick and easy… and always a good idea. Durban (and its KZN surrounds) has my heart. During our 4 giddy years living in Durbs we got to know her well. As Joburgers’ by birth and…
Greeting Cheetahs at Amakhosi Safari Lodge
They were brothers, so we were told. Bigger than any other cheetahs I’ve seen before, but then again the few others I’ve seen were far in the distance, teasing us by skulking in the bushes, almost out of sight. These…
There’s a River on My Stoep
I’m a big fan of celebrating special occasions with a getaway. Our most recent reason (or excuse) to get away was our 2 year wedding anniversary. We found our idea of hideaway perfection in a private little wooden cottage on…
A Kruger Park Day Trip
A family long weekend away in Mpumalanga made way for a sneaky Kruger Park day trip as part of it. What a wonderful way to spend a day. My happy place! I have a few and add to my list…
An Escape to Magaliesberg
The need to get out of town was strong. So we searched and found a quick getaway spot; in a stone cottage on a hill in the Magaliesberg countryside. Doggie-friendly too of course. It was just right. The city was…
Travelling with Pets
Pet-friendly travel is our favourite type of local travel. And we’ve got the best waggly tailed travel buddy to share it with. Here’s how we do it. This is Moose, the Travelling Mouse. At least that’s our nickname for him….
Walking the wilderness trail in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
It was more than just a walk in the park. The 3 day Short iMfolozi Wilderness Trail was an experience that freed our souls and connected us to the African bush. We can’t describe the feeling of surrendering to the iMfolozi…
Snow Seeking in Underberg, KZN
“Snow’s coming to KwaZulu Natal” they said! So we went snow hunting in Underberg and it found us! We don’t usually need an excuse for a spontaneous weekend away, but this time we had a good one. Whisperings amongst weather…