Category Archives: Family Travel

Of sharks and tales

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

“I got slapped in the face by a Great White Shark…” this is the news my son Liam is telling his buddies at school today. As a 9-year-old he is prone exaggeration, but today his tall stories are true.   … Continue reading →

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Down the Orange

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

  Taking our two boys (aged 7 and 8) down the Orange River for a three day 60 kilometre paddle along the watery border that divides the arid landscapes of Namibia and South Africa was a wonderful adventure. Camping under … Continue reading →

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Panic at the Lake

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

I have a special spot for Lake Panic which is a waterhole near Paul Kruger Gate in the Kruger National Park. When I was a guide at Singita and had time off I often used to relax here enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Umngazi’s Wild Magic

Posted on July 2, 2012 by admin

Wildly undulating mountain bike rides, steep trail runs, long walks on desolate beaches, thrilling rock fishing, visits to traditional Xhosa villages and balmy  weather made Umngazi River Bungalows a really great escape from the cold winter weather in Cape Town. … Continue reading →

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Join Nicky for a fantastic value safari to the Chobe

Posted on June 7, 2012 by admin

Imagine sitting on a flat bottomed skimmer boat with your camera on a tripod and photographing herds of elephants as they come pouring down the banks to drink from the Chobe. Savanna Lodge has arguably the best location in the … Continue reading →

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A tale of four countries

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

  Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia all come together in one spectacularly watery spot near where the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers. I am told that it is the only place in the world where four countries meet and I just … Continue reading →

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A bit of “Mauritius” near Cape Town

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

One and a half hours up the windswept west coast from Cape Town (not far from my favourite little town of Paternoster) is a place called Shelley Point. I am not one for big hotels but Jen convinced me to … Continue reading →

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Going wide at Jacis

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

Have just returned from Jacis Safari Camp doing some images for their newly developed Safari Lodge — which is all part of the Classic Safari Camps of Africa book that I am updating.  had some fun with my panoramic tripod … Continue reading →

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24 hours at Sanbona

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

Highlights – walking with cheeah and rhino, – stunning landscapes – exquisite dining and accommodation – children friendly Covering more than 50 000 hectares of rolling succullent karoo and thicket, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Klein Karoo was once overgrazed … Continue reading →

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