Sigiriya is a small town a few hours north of Kandy, home to an ancient fortress on top of the 200m Sigiriya Rock, also called Lion Rock. You can also climb the slightly smaller Pidurangala Rock for an incredible sunrise view. Just keep in mind that there's more to this part of the country than... Continue Reading →
The Lion King vs my real life African safari
So after an amazing few months spent driving through southern Africa visiting nature reserves, national parks and doing our very own self-drive safaris, I thought it was only right that I re-watch The Lion King (for the hundredth time). I couldn't help notice how similar it was (song and dance numbers notwithstanding) to our real-life... Continue Reading →
A mini safari in Addo Elephant Park
When I wrote about my dream South African road trip, I had already decided that Addo Elephant Park had a firm place on my bucket list. I’m so grateful that we were able to fit it into our busy schedule, even if it was just for one day. Located near Port Elizabeth in the south-east of... Continue Reading →
A relaxing week in beautiful Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa where you'll find the beautiful wilderness of the Okavango Delta, ancient rock paintings from the San people, national parks where you can spot The Big Five and plenty more. It's perfect if you want a relaxing holiday without too much excitement.
Six days of safari in Etosha National Park
After such an amazing day in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park I had high hopes for Etosha, and it did not disappoint. Every single day we saw giraffe and zebra, wildebeest and hartebeest, rhinos, elephants, and lions. We even saw two leopards! If you only have time for one safari in Southern Africa, here's why you should choose Etosha.
My first safari in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
My first safari was the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and it did not disappoint. You won't find the Big Five here, but you'll find lions, cheetahs and leopards if you're lucky, alongside giraffes, wildebeest and a billion springbok.