An African Eden
1 February 2012
Abundant birdlife, swathes of lush riverfront scenery and enough animals to trip over, make Botswana’s Chobe National Park one of the most idyllic and rewarding game viewing spots in Southern Africa. Arriving in Botswana from neighbouring Livingstone can be deceptive. It involves a boat ride across the wide, blue expanse of the Zambezi River, which [...] Continue Reading »
Gourmet Midlands Getaways
1 February 2012
Step aside, Franschhoek and Cape Town, the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands may be on its way to becoming South Africa’s next great foodie destination. This is thanks to the exceptional culinary skills of a couple of world class chefs who have decided to call this part of the world home. Add to that some of the most [...] Continue Reading »
A Feast in More Ways than One
1 February 2012
It’s a great place to do nothing but unwind, but Keith Bain rediscovers the scenic Garden Route as a place to cram in all kinds of indulgences, from effortless flying to endless dining. I am soaring. My feet are dangling above shuffling cars slowed by speed cameras along this notorious coastal highway. I can see [...] Continue Reading »
Where the Smoke Thunders
1 February 2012
The Sun International Resort (comprising of the five-star Royal Livingstone Hotel and the three-star Zambezi Sun Hotel) boasts one of Livingstone’s best locations, perched on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River and within short walking distance of the magnificent Victoria Falls. The hotels, each with their own distinctive offerings, are set in 46 hectares [...] Continue Reading »
VIP for a Day
1 February 2012
While many of us never realised our childhood dreams of seeing our names up in lights or our celebrity stars on the rise, that doesn’t mean that we can’t feel or act like a VIP every now and then. Here are our top South African picks to make you feel like the star that you [...] Continue Reading »
Island Authenticity
1 February 2012
After a while, all island resorts start to blend into one, but Karin Petersen still finds plenty of unique aspects about Mozambique’s Matemo Island to make it stand out from the crowd. Call me spoilt if you will, but there is a certain island weariness that creeps in once you have sipped sunset cocktails at [...] Continue Reading »
