It's always exciting to receive news from the riding safari guides in Africa. Their stories and pictures make it hard to be sitting at a desk in the UK, rather than on a horse in the bush. Here’s a round-up of recent news and new safari rides. A first for ... Read more

One of Southern Africa’s most cosmopolitan cities, Cape Town is a lovely mix of colonial buildings, modern architecture, beautiful public gardens, eclectic cuisine and a Mediterranean climate. It’s scenically stunning too - the views from Table Mountain over the rugged cape coastline and the waterfront district are truly spectacular. Like ... Read more

We've picked the best places surrounding Cape Town to visit for day trips out around the beautiful Cape. From bracing coastal scenery, secluded bays to lush Wineland vineyards, there is something for everyone. Kalk Bay A gem on the False Bay coastline, Kalk Bay is known for its raw beauty, interesting shops, ... Read more

Cape Town is awash with superb restaurants and you’ll find styles and prices to suit all tastes. However as tables at places like La Colombe are hard to come by, and the Tasting Room is about to close its doors, we felt it was time to get some local advice ... Read more

Known as the Mother City, with towering mountains, sparkling oceans, fragrant fynbos and fine architecture, Cape Town offers visitors many wonderful sightseeing options – whether local historical tours, scenic drives or day trips out to the pretty Wineland towns. We’ve compiled an overview of excursions in and around the city ... Read more

Often referred to as ‘a world in one country,’ South Africa has a wealth of spectacular, wildlife filled national parks, glorious beaches and sophisticated cities. Along with its natural wonders is an incredible choice of holiday accommodation – from spectacular hotels to simple tented camps. Here’s our selection of some ... Read more

There’s no doubt that a South Africa holiday offers the continent’s greatest diversity when planning a safari. You’ll find urban chic in Cape Town, but there is more than the bustling markets, great dining and refurbished waterfront to draw people here. Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are well worth ... Read more

This two week safari combines the best of a classic South African family safari with a stopover in Cape Town and some exploration along the Cape coast.  One of the wonderful things about going to South Africa for October half term is the temperature; it's spring so perfect if you ... Read more

We see a lot of our clients’ wildlife photographs and we love it. It’s even more thrilling when their photos have been improved by help of a professional such as Andrew Aveley at Jaci’s in Madikwe. Best of all is a child on their first safari who has taken photos ... Read more

Kruger National Park is famous as the South African national park that is the size of Wales. However it’s the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, bordering the national park, which is the country’s most prestigious wildlife area. This 65,000 hectare tract of prime safari wilderness is open to the national park ... Read more