We were entering one of the first national parks declared in Zimbabwe that was situated at altitudes of between 1800 and 2593 metres, the highest terrain of Zimbabwe. We’d heard that the Eastern Highlands are one of Zimbabwe’s most picturesque areas.
Read MoreIn the midst of Matobo Hills lies Matobo National Park, our first overnight stop in Zimbabwe. A natural splendour.
Read MoreWe turned off the R61 outside Cradock onto a gravel road and drove about 2 kilometres to Mountain Zebra National Park gate. Or rather we rattled and shuddered. Our teeth chattered, but not from cold. I might even have bit my tongue – literally.
Read MoreStormy clouds are looming. Yet the land is gasping. Acacias crackle in the breeze, surrounded by long white thorns sticking out in all directions, like swords fending off thieves.
Read MoreThe West Coast National Park, a nature reserve, wraps itself around the Langebaan Lagoon, the jewel of the western coastline of South Africa. The lagoon is a marine protected area.
Read MoreOn our recent road trip to the Eastern and Western Cape one of our safari stopovers was to be Addo Elephant National Park, but would we see elephants?
Read MoreAfter our recent trip to the Kgalagadi I have been reflecting. Is it really worth a visit?
Read MoreSouth African National Parks was founded in 1926 in order to preserve and manage the indigenous fauna and flora of our country, complete with its landscapes and related cultural heritage.
Read MoreLooking for road trip ideas in Australia? There are so many to choose from but this one is a hidden gem on the South Coast.
Read MoreIn the heart of the Waterberg Mountains lies Marakele, a SANPARKS reserve. A Tswana word, meaning a place of sanctuary and is indeed so especially for vervet monkeys. In fact, they are exceptionally mischievous.
Read MoreLet me take you on a journey to a far away place. This place is a land of contrasts. A rugged land, a hushed pulsating world with a sun that beats ruthlessly on you.
Read MoreWe were excited to visit Hwange, previously known as Wankee. It would be our first encounter with the wild animals of Zimbabwe.
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