Cape Town appeals on many fronts, offering adventure, history, culture, beaches and outstanding cuisine and wine all in one scenic package. From all the possibilities here are our top ten things to do in Cape Town:
The Awe-inspiring Victoria Falls
Africa is filled with natural wonders that any traveler would be extremely lucky to visit. But of all the natural attractions on offer across this vast continent, few are likely to leave such a lasting impression as Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is called ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ in Zambia and parts of Zimbabwe, which in English means ‘the […]
Safari in the Mara
I left Nairobi early in the morning and hopped on a short flight to The Mara. The Mara is an extremely large game reserve in Kenya. It was named to honor the ancestral inhabitants of the area, the Maasai people. “Mara”, in their native tongue, means “spotted”. From great distances, the circles of trees, shrubs, […]
Africa’s “Big Five”
If you’re getting out of the vehicle to confront a lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, or rhinoceros, you’d better be packing more than a camera. These five wondrous beasts are called Africa’s “Big Five” because they’re the most dangerous—and most popular—species for big game hunters, mostly because of their ferocity when cornered or attacked. They […]
Safari in Kruger and Sabi Sand
Kruger and Sabi Sand – South Africa As I sit outside on the deck of my suite at Singita Lebombo at 4:30 AM, I am surrounded by the sounds of the African bush as the moon retreats to bed for the day. I can hear Hippos grunting to each other and splashing in the river […]
Cruising on the Zambezi Queen
The Zambezi Queen Day 1 I arrived into Kasane on my Air Botswana flight from Johannesburg. My Wilderness Safaris guide met me and transferred me to the Chobe River Immigration center, so I could leave Botswana and head into Namibia. The Zambezi Queen cruises in the waters of Namibia, so I had to start there. […]
