Warm away the winter chills with our unbeatable “Beach & Bush Special”.

Spend two nights at the 5 Star Motswiri Private Safari Lodge in the renowned Madikwe Game Reserve and get two free nights in the Aquarius Luxury Suites in Blouberg, Cape Town.

All this for only R 5 995.00 per person sharing, thats a saving of more than R 2 000.00 per person!

Umlani Bush Camp in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is the focus of this month’s destination review. I was lucky enough spend 2 nights there with a group of guests form the USA and found that this is beautiful bushcamp which offers value for money and some incredible game viewing opportunities in one of South Africa’s premier wildlife viewing areas.

When people think of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, they think of red sand dunes and massive black-manes lions, but it’s the small things that make this extenisive conservation area such and extraordinary place. Ground squirrels, surricates, and even Cape cobras are all regularly seen and even photographed! So next time your body is craving the African bush, and you know it’s time for somewhere other than the Kruger National Park, head for the Northern Cape…and explore the Kgalagadi.

Selous Camp in the Mankwe Game Reserve near Pilanesberg offers safari accommodation in the form of a classic canvas tented camp in the old explorer’s style!

The camp is situated a mere 150km from Johannesburg (2 hours by road), 6km from the Manyane Gate (Pilanesburg National Park), 20km from Sun City, 10km from Pilanesburg International Airport, and is ideal for family getaways & corporate groups.

Morukuru is situated in the Madikwe Game reserve which is located in the North West Province of South Africa. Morukuru currently offers three seperate villas. Owner’s House, Lodge and Farm House are all part of the unique Morukuru Family experience. The Villas operate on an exclusive basis, so there are never any other guests besides you and those you choose to accompany you. In addition to this, Morukuru owns their own land as well as having traversing rights onto the Greater Madikwe Game Reserve so you’ll not only have the entire property to yourself, but personal staff to attend to your every whim.

There are no set schedules at Morukuru, you are the masters of your stay with them and have complete freedom to do as you wish, when you wish!

Ivory Tree Game Lodge is situated in the north eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park, a mere two hours by road transfer from Johannesburg. Ivory Tree Game Lodge is ideal for small groups, families and couples looking to maximise their time in SA by heading out on a one or two night safari.

Moya Wa Tenga Safaris packages include return road transfers.

Join our guest blogger Hugo Soeiro on a magical photographic journey as he guides us through the beauty and magic of Pemba in Northern Mozambique. With its calm, crystalline white beaches and untouched coral reefs, Pemba has the third largest natural bay in the world.

This post shows how great a destination Mozambique is for the passionate travel photographer in you!

Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s premier wildlife safari destinations and is perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike. Villiers Steyn gives us his tips on what to take and where to look for those perfect photographic opportunities!