Fact file: Lesotho in South Africa
Did you know that Lesotho has the highest mountain peak in southern Africa, the highest road in Africa, the highest pub in Africa (personal research there) and the highest single-drop…
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Factfile: How did the Skeleton Coast in Namibia get its name?
The name ‘Skeleton Coast’ refers to Namibia’s northern coastline between the Kunene and Swakkops Rivers. The Atlantic Benguela current gives rise to dense fog for many months of the year…
Close Shave with a Rhino
We’re often asked about our scariest moment on safari. Scary is not really the right word. Exhilarating, breath-taking and humbling suit better. But sometimes…. I was on a drive in…
Til death do us part…or a charging rhino
I was talking recently with one of the owners of a lodge we use in South Africa. For the purposed of this story the lodge will remain nameless. It is…