Six Months in South Africa: Land of Plenty Big Animals

From the giant millipede to the African elephant, South Africa is a land of plenty big animals. This post ranks South Africa’s big, charismatic terrestrial and marine species among the worldR...

Six Months in South Africa: On Safari in Sibuya Game Reserve

Intriguing landscapes, spectacular big game views, fantastic food and an informative and enthusiastic guide made for an unforgettable day on safari in Sibuya Game Reserve.   Recently Vilis and I ...

Six Months in South Africa: Hiking at Assegaai Trails

While hiking at Assegaai Trails, we walked among giraffes, zebras and a rich diversity of birds in a reserve without dangerous big carnivores, buffalo or elephants. An amazing experience!   A bal...

Six Months in South Africa: Exploring Addo Elephant National Park

A winter day exploring Addo Elephant National Park yielded fantastic views of elephants, zebras, lions and other classic South African wildlife, as well as a host of native birds, such as ostriches, g...