news & blogs#Africa
Read all about the exciting experiences in and around our special lodges
Community Upliftment
The Isibindi Africa Lodges are a pioneering example of community engagement, taking to heart the concept of co-ownership of lodges...
‘Twere a rough night
In the words of MacBeth, “ ‘Twere a rough night”. At first I fell immediately to sleep after the exhilaration...
The morning after …
At exactly 5.30am we get our wake-up call from Joey, our dedicated guide. The suite is so beautiful with the...
uMvubu Community Project
Kosi Forest Lodge is one of the most encouraging examples of genuine community collaborative tourism in South Africa, and has...
Wanderlust has led me here
As one born of wanderlust, I have been fortunate to travel to many different parts of the world. I have...
Midlife and the great unknown
Clinical psychologist and blogger Berenice Meintjes takes an honest look at midlife crisis, and offers a daring recipe for making...
Bonjour Mademoiselle Gumede!
From the local village called KwaMnyayisa, next to Lake Shingeza, comes this elegant lady, Thandeka Gumede. She tentatively applied for...
Nicest spot we have EVER visited!
Our “Malbeckies” group have just returned from a most delightful visit to Thonga Beach Lodge. Over breakfast, before departure, Vicky...
A Whole New World
I am more of a ‘strandloper’ (beachwalker) than water sports kind of girl. But I joined in the snorkelling at...
The good, the sad and the ugly
It is an early morning game drive, and we are restless with anticipation as we settle onto the high seats...
