What have tigers got to do with Africa, or more specifically South Africa, you may well ask? Well, this article is a two-part edition. In the first, we will explore…
I recently mentioned the concept of keeping a diary when you travel, mapping out the special moments and experiences. Keeping a record of the trip. But this was more in…
Elephants as they should be – wild and free… In 2002 (yes – more than 20 years ago!), a conference was organised in Cape town by the Responsible Tourism Partnership…
It’s interesting to note how much or how little people think your vehicle is worth when you try to trade it in. Mileage, the economy as well as stock levels…
White-fronted bee-eaters. Leisure Travel in South Africa tends to focus on outdoor travel – adventures, wide open spaces, wilderness areas and our stunning array of wildlife. A component of all…
It’s strange that at year's end everyone wants to talk about safe driving over the Festive Season. It’s almost as if calamity can prevail for the remaining months. So it…
The magic of sunset on the Chobe River… The Festive Season is (in theory at least) a time of the year filled with magic. Then you have the strange time…
Whats App is a favourite forum for asking for advice and I have become the “go-to” guy in our street group. If it’s about 4x4 advice or wildlife rehabilitation they…
(All images by Lyle Muhl, Cross Country) First marlin caught and released: Boat: Fishbones. Skipper: Barry Muller. Angler: Ruben Moggee. “It is a back-sickening, sinew-straining, man-sized job even with a…
I recently spent some time with a lady friend who is involved in all aspects of adventure tourism. She offers tours around the country as well as inner city tours…
Taken outside the Forestry Museum in Sabie... This year, my message to you is very simple. “The last three years have been brutal. Be kind to yourself. Take a break.”…
I have travelled all over Africa with various guides, I can count the good ones on a single hand and have repeated trips with them. We live in a beautiful…