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Environment | 4 November 2026

Ancient termite nests put Little Karoo town on the scientific map

Animals | 4 November 2026

African horse sickness detected near Clanwilliam as Western Cape tightens controls

Events | 4 November 2026

A Taste of Belgium returns to Cape Town for 15th edition

Destinations | 3 November 2026

Bazaruto beyond the beach: The marine wilderness protecting Mozambique’s coast

Inspiration | 3 November 2026

Festive decor trends for 2026 put personal style and creative entertaining centre stage

News | 3 November 2026

Joburg water supply improves as residents wait for taps to run again

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Gear Reviews | 3 November 2026

Ford Tourneo Custom Sport review: The case for travelling bigger

Things to do | 3 November 2026

Tiwai Island: Inside one of West Africa’s lesser-known wildlife destinations

Posts Tagged: Africa

“Infecting the city” – Africa’s only public arts festival

10 February 2011

Ever imagined stepping off the train to the sound of traditional cape town music, witness... read more

Travelling with tour companies in Africa

8 February 2011

I have just about always travelled with tour companies - for me, a holiday is... read more

Through the Karoo, over the Orange River, and onto Gariep Dam

7 February 2011

A long day's search for Karoo Oysters ending in a spontaneous night at the Gariep... read more

4x4ing up north to Malawi

2 February 2011

The team of SA Adventure embarks on the adventure of a lifetime: 6900 km, 17... read more

8 manly Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him

1 February 2011

While it may be the thought that counts, a well thought out Valentine's gift for... read more

Botswana’s Makgadigadi pans… again

25 January 2011

In order to live in Africa, well, I need a day job. That day job,... read more

Why I love the Kruger National Park in the rain

25 January 2011

A visit to the Kruger National Park in the rainy season.... read more

Practical packing tips for long-term travel

25 January 2011

We have recently returned from a 9 month trip through South America. Here's how we... read more

My travel hot spots for 2011

20 January 2011

My travel hot spots for 2011 are Ireland, Agulhas National Park and the Eastern Cape... read more

Etosha National Park – is it worth it?

19 January 2011

Etosha National Park in Namibia is one of Southern Africa's top destinations but with the... read more

The bitter Monarch butterfly

19 January 2011

Among the brainless bevy of gorgeous flying artworks is one with character and enough kick... read more

False promises and final goodbyes in Zambia

18 January 2011

On recent travels to Zambia, we had run late and didn't want to drive in... read more

Have the aliens landed? Feeling foreign in Mozambique

13 January 2011

While filming "Getaway to Africa' in northern Mozambique we travelled along a gravel road that... read more

Roadtripping (and houseboating) Zimbabwe

11 January 2011

An epic roadtrip through Zimbabwe ending with a huge New Year's party on a houseboat... read more

Photographing natural diamonds after African rains

7 January 2011

There is nothing quite like falling asleep under African skies to the sound of rain... read more

How to go on a travel assignment

3 January 2011

A travel assignment checklist for all those aspiring travel photojournalist out there.... read more

Five more reasons to live in Southern Africa

16 December 2010

I manage a lodge in the Southern African bush and these are five things I... read more

Books for Africa team’s journey to Mozambique: Day 11

14 December 2010

Waking up early and going for a long swim in the most tranquil and breath-taking... read more

The start of an Asian odyssey – teaching English in Thailand

13 December 2010

I recently returned from two years in South East Asia and during my time spent... read more

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