When you reach the Eco-Shrine, it feels as though you’ve reached the edge of the world. There’s a sharp drop-off into the valley, with the three Hogsback Mountains in the…
Angel Falls. © Jacqui Ikin In this, our last newsletter on the Wild Coast before departing for an inland fairy realm, we explore the concepts of beauty and mystery. We…
Nguni cattle on the beach. © Sinegugu Zukulu Before we leave the ocean for inland adventures, there are still one or two subjects worth exploring… One of the classic images…
Our time at Mbotyi River Lodge had come to an end, and we departed after breakfast. Most of the roads on the Wild Coast take longer than anticipated, particularly those…
Recently I walked my dog and it started to rain I picked him up to get to the car and unfortunately slipped down a slope injuring my hip. I thought…
The lime green lushness literally covers the hills. Nothing better than a perfect ‘cup of chai’. Served on a ‘stoep’. Perhaps with a rusk. South African traditions rock… There’s something…
This week, we continue our journey from Underberg to Mbotyi. The roads are wonderfully scenic – but your attention needs to be firmly on the road! Cattle, people and the…
In the country, I love the old Churches and their architecture and I use every opportunity to photograph them. Some are incredibly ornate and some are far more simple in…
Images: Jacqui Ikin & Supplied. Day one of the Wild Coast Trip – Jozi to Underberg via the Lower Lotheni Road. Underberg lies in the foothills of the majestic uKhahlamba-Drakensberg…
Years ago I was invited by SANParks to travel the Lebombo Trail with a group of friends. The normal group leaves Croc Bridge Rest Camp on a Sunday morning and…
Images: Ian Georgeson, Jacqui Ikin & Supplied. This newsletter comes to you whilst we are still on the road on our Wild Coast Trip, with incredibly limited comms. As such,…
Oxpeckers not only remove ticks, but also act as an early-warning system for approaching danger. Ethology, simply put, is the science of animal behaviour. It is an intensely fascinating subject-…