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Beautiful Elephant Sightings
We have been appreciating some amazing elephant sightings from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe-uMfolozi Game Reserve. The size of some of these ellies are incredible. To read more about the activities on offer at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, click on this link: Activities at Rhino Ridge
Read MoreBeach Paradise
Lodge Photographer (www.lodgephotographer.com) visited Thonga Beach Lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and published these dreamy photographs of our little piece of beach paradise, with the following text: The gorgeous Thonga Beach Lodge is set in the Isimangaliso Wetland Park on the shores of Mabibi and boasts barefoot beach luxury at its best! The rooms have either forest…
Read MoreA warthog narrowly escapes a lioness
It has been a fascinating week at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge at Hluhluhwe iMfolozi Park. The guests witnessed a stalk by a lioness that had just delivered cubs. The lioness was stalking a warthog, using every cover that was available to get as close as it could to a outrun its prey and catch it. The lioness…
Read MoreDo dung beetles ever have an existential crisis?
At Kosi Forest Lodge we love dung beetles, little underdogs of the African bush. Read more about whether they love what they do on our blog that we wrote for Africa Geographic: http://africageographic.com/blog/the-fascinating-lives-of-dung-beetles/
Read MoreUnique Places to Sleep
The romantic, traditional thatched Zulu ‘rondavels’ of Isibindi Zulu Lodge were chosen by Africa Geographic in their special issue “Unique Places to Sleep”. Click on this link to see what they have to say about Isibindi Zulu Lodge: http://magazine.africageographic.com/weekly/issue-118/unique-places-sleep/ag-mag-gallery/image/isibindi-zulu-bedroom-exterior/
Read MoreBarefoot Beach Wedding
Many of us have dreamed of the perfect beach wedding – a dreamy dress and suit, soft sand between our toes and the sound of the waves seeming to bestow multiple blessings on the union. As if we needed further inspiration to consolidate our fantasy, here are some stunning photographs by Kim Steinberg Photography (www.kimstenberg.com)…
Read MoreWhat our guests are saying about Kosi Forest Lodge
What our guests have to say about Kosi Forest Lodge We are basking in the glowing feedback from our guests at Kosi Forest Lodge. This is what they have to say about their experience of our thatched tented camp set in a sand forest in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. The reviews are from independent travel review site…
Read MoreWhy I return to the Kruger National Park every year
Africa Geographic published this blog about besotted reasons to visit the Kruger National Park every year. You can read this blog by following this link: Africa Geographic Blog: http://africageographic.com/blog/return-kruger-national-park-every-year/
Read MoreZulu Kingdom, African Traces
A nostalgic Dulcie Pascoe reflects on her experience in Zululand from where she currently lives in Canada: The praying mantis flies down and settles on my shoulder. “That is your gogo”, Sphamandla says with a smile. “She has come to give you a message, you need to listen to your ancestors.” A praying mantis is…
Read MoreWinter Warmth in Zululand
I left the Midlands at the bleak end of winter, searching for some warmth further North. Even the landscape becomes warmer, with a unique grapefruit hue, from the grass, to the succulents, to the sunset. It is good to unfurl my pasty toes at the infinity pool deck at Isibindi Zulu Lodge. The views are…
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