Working in travel has its advantages. One is the opportunities we get to visit the countries we sell. I have visited Botswana on a number of educational trips, each time exploring different areas and seeing amazing game. On my last trip, I was yet again blessed with some wonderful game viewing. Arriving at Pom Pom…
Author: Natasha Springer
Zimbabwe - The Great Revival
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Victoria Falls many times and a few years ago, I also visited Hwange, Kariba and Mana Pools. I was struck by the air of optimism I noticed on my most recent trip after all the years of oppression and chaos. With the likes of African Bush Camps, Wilderness Safaris…
Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony
It is early as we head to the Kwita Izina ceremony that is being held in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains in Kinigi, Rwanda. This is the 12th gorilla naming ceremony of its kind and I am fortunate enough to be included in the guest list along with thousands of locals, who are making…
In search of the elusive Aardvark
Spending two nights on an educational at Tswalu Private Game Reserve, the day after my 37th birthday has got to be one of the most memorable birthdays I’ve ever had. We were flown to the lodge in a beautiful PC12. Flying over the reserve with the Korannaberg Mountains rising up below us, I was reminded…
Vamizi - Photo Blog
Taking off from Pemba Airport and heading north towards Vamizi Private Island, the atmosphere on our private charter flight was one of sheer excitement and anticipation. In fact to say I was excited at the prospect of staying at Vamizi Private Island for three nights is an understatement of note. This was a serious bucket-list…
Xudum - Surprise at Sundown
I was at Xudum, in the Okavango Delta, Botswana; with only eighteen guests in camp and quite a large choice of activities available, I was not surprised and secretly rather pleased to find that I was to be poled in my own mokoro this afternoon. A mokoro is a local dug out canoe and this…
Seychelles
I’ve been on a number of safaris in Southern Africa and although I love the bush, I’m really a beach girl at heart. I love the sound of the ocean and the calming effect it has on me. I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful and unspoilt beach destinations in…
