What is the difference between a “poort” and a “pass”? Whilst I knew that both were a way through mountains, I couldn’t decide on the difference. Mountain Passes of South…
Ian Georgeson, our CEO, on The Swartberg Pass. The Swartberg Pass is considered Thomas Charles Bain’s (1830 – 1893) masterpiece. It was planned in 1879 and finally completed with the help of convict labour…
In the very early hours of the morning, I wake suddenly. After a moment of orientation (the mosquito net is the clue), I remember that I am at Saguni Safari…
There are beautiful, wooded areas in the Moremi Game Reserve. In previous columns, we have spoken much about the Chobe National Park. Another phenomenal park in Botswana is the Moremi…
In today’s column we take a quick hiatus from Mountain Passes to explore a hotel located in northern Botswana. This country is the mecca of all things wild, and Kasane…
In South Africa, we are blessed with some of the most beautiful passes in the world. To make a list, or somehow categorise them, is extremely difficult, as there are…
The best adventures are to be had where the tar ends, and the rough stuff begins. At the same time, these roads have the greatest potential to destroy your vehicle.…
“The mountains are calling, and I must go.” – John Muir. There’s something about mountains… They’re good for the soul, standing proud and silent – a testament to the enduring…
Born on May 23, 1917, Edward Norton Lorenz was an American mathematician and meteorologist. He established the theoretical basis of weather and climate predictability, as well as the basis for…
Nature is beyond incredible - purely on a level of “how amazing is this organism”. Occasionally though, you get a system that is just so unusual, so finely tuned, so…
Last week’s column was all about how to be a respectful guest on a game drive. But what about if you’re doing a self-drive safari? This is likely even more…
Safari etiquette is something which, as a rule, is inadequately addressed by guides. This is partly because it is a relatively large subject, and they only have a couple of…