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Winter Warmth in Zululand

I left the Midlands at the bleak end of winter, searching for some warmth further North. Even the landscape becomes...
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Coming of Age: A review of Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge by Characterstays

Coming of Age: A review of Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge by Characterstays What sets this luxury lodge apart from all...
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Children’s Review of Kosi Forest Lodge

Gia (11) and Indi (10), two of Portfolio Collection’s littlest travellers, share their thoughts and impressions from their recent winter...
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Likeminded Guests

What many of the luxury lodge websites don’t reveal, but which bitter experience has taught me, is that the enjoyment...
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Cultural Delights

Here’s a lot of fun packed into one afternoon and evening – the annual German Festival which takes place at...
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The Enchanted Forest

Superb photographs and text capture the magical stay of Sayari Africa: Go Wild at Kosi Forest Lodge. Click on this...
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Far and Wild Safaris Reviews Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Thank you to Far and Wild Safaris for this beautifully written and photographed review of their stay at Rhino Ridge....
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5 Tips for Taking Better Lodge Photos on Holiday

We asked Characterstays to give us some tips for taking better lodge photos on holiday - follow this link to...
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12 Creepy Facts about Hyena

Underdog of the African bush, the hyena remains one of our favourite of all beasties to spot when on safari. Here...
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5 Good Reasons to Book at Kosi Forest Lodge

This is original land, if there can be such a thing, where locals stop to smile as you pass and...
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