Food and Wine
Food is a big part of the safari experience and at a premier lodge great emphasis is put on the cuisine, but even at premier lodges there ar...moreFrom my Window
Mombo is as dramatic a place as any in Africa, in fact I would say it is the closest to Eden I have ever experienced. The opportunity to wor...moreLions in Camp
The initial briefing for guests is one of the most important aspects of a safari in Botswana as the camps are not fenced and the potential f...moreMamba Stories
The black mamba is one of the most feared snakes in the world, and certainly the most feared in Africa. It was once believed that if you wer...moreMonkey Raiders
“The monkeys have trashed the bar again'. Unlike the 'nocturnal raider' hyena, monkeys work during broad daylight, carrying out audacious ...moreMoremi Journals
Moremi is about light and colour and nowhere in Africa are these two aspects so dramatically illustrated, no matter what the season. I often...moreMoremi Wildlife
Situated in the central and north-eastern regions of the Okavango Moremi is often described as the most beautiful park in Africa. The Moremi...moreSounds of the African Night
One night I woke to hear Leigh snoring, but when I prodded him he said he was already awake and denied the accusation. We lay awake listenin...moreThe Bachelors
Dagga Boys is the name given to old male buffalo that have left the breeding herd to spend their final days alone or in small groups...moreThe Elephant Whisperer
Our resident elephant Stompie was a patient and gentle old soul who did not react when people got too close but nonetheless we warned guests...more