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Thonga Blue
In my family, we ascribe different names for colours after our favourite holiday destinations. Oia blue is a deep Prussian blue named after the well-known Santorini village and caldera where we spent one idyllic Mediterranean summer. Cintsa blue is an icy, pale grey-blue, after the lesser-known Eastern Cape beach. And our favourite of course –…
Read MoreAnticipatory Delights
When I go on holiday in a lovely place, I get that feeling of looking forward to everything. At Kosi Forest Lodge, the days have a pleasing pattern and I find myself anticipating each delight of the day. I am looking forward to the dinner out at the boma, next to a roaring open fire…
Read MorePool with a View
Each moment of each day at Plains Tented Camp is a marvel. Here I lie in a swimming pool overlooking the Timbitene Plains. It is a hot, dry day and the pool water is wonderfully cool. A zeal of zebra approach, and we sink low in the water such that all they might see are…
Read MoreWhat would you do if money was no object?
Berenice Meintjes of Characterstays writes the following in her latest post for Isibindi Africa, which was published on Africa Geographic earlier this week… Being a psychologist, I tend to ask a few inappropriate personal questions to people I meet. One of my favourite questions is this: “If money was no object, what would you do with…
Read MoreWild Implausibility
Here are some creative collective nouns for all things African which you can toss about on your next safari: A zeal of Zebras A sault or a pride of lions A leap of leopards A destruction of wildcats A tower of giraffe An implausibility of gnu A memory of elephant or a parade of elephant…
Read MoreProudly South African
Named “The Drinks Man” by colleagues, Zama Mthembu prides himself on knowing drinks from different countries and his own beloved South Africa. Zama started his training as a barman at Thonga Beach Lodge only one and a half years ago and did well to earn his title in a short space of time. …
Read More7 Things to look for when choosing a game lodge
At Rhino Walking Safaris and Rhino Post Safari Lodge in the Kruger Park, we frequently hear, “there are so many stunning lodges on the Internet, how is a person supposed to choose!” This informative article was written by Nikki Meyer and published on Africa Geographic. It’s true, South Africa boasts an array of incredible lodges…
Read MoreTraveling with a child to or from South Africa? Easy steps to collect the right documents
Drive South Africa have developed a user-friendly an innovative application to help you collect the right documents needed when travelling with a child to or from South Africa. Click on this link and follow these 3 easy steps: http://www.drivesouthafrica.co.za/child-visa-checklist/
Read MoreRangers Report, Rhino Ridge, Hluhluwe
Writing and all photographs by: Rhino Ridge Ranger Armand Steyn This has been an exciting week with some sightings of rare animals that one does not see too often. On one of the night drives this week as Warwick was getting closer to the lodge he came across six Bush pigs. These are one…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Pangolin
The rare and shy pangolin has been spotted several times these past months during night drives from Rhino Post Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park. We at Isibindi Africa have fallen in love with these gentle creatures and submitted this article to Africa Geographic to raise awareness about their plight and share information about…
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