The best way to explore an off-beat destination

My African safari in Kruger National Park was one of my absolute favorite travel experiences of recent memory.  A safari, in and of itself, is amazing.  But this one went so far beyond my expectations, it left me reeling. What made it beyond amazing?  Staying at the Ngala Tented Camp of &Beyond Safaris, in the heart of Ngala Private Game Reserve. To start our adventure, we jumped on a charter flight at Johannesburg, making the two-hour flight directly to Ngala. The views over South Africa weren’t bad, either. Soon, we touched down at Ngala — and were welcomed to Ngala Tented Camp, our incredible oasis in the middle of the bush. Luxury in Africa Before arriving, I knew that we would be camping in luxury tents.  As I’ve mentioned here a few times, I’m a lifelong camper from a camping family.  I first went camping at twelve days old.  I took my first steps in a tent. So continuing to camp around the world has been special to me, especially when I ge...

Boulders Beach is a short day trip from Cape Town and has quickly become a must visit for travelers to South Africa. It is a beautiful beach which, as the name suggests, is home to large boulders that make for the perfect setting to attract a penguin colony. The penguins of Boulders Beach have made this location famous for travelers and if you’re looking to visit, here is your complete guide to visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach. How to get to Boulders Beach Arriving to Boulders Beach is easiest by car. If you are staying in Cape Town for a few days, a rental car will come in handy. If you are staying for a week, it is a necessity. Hiring a rental car is extremely cheap in South Africa and will give you the freedom to explore more of the Western Cape. While the city itself is beautiful and warrants at least a few days to visit, there are some equally beautiful locations just outside of the city. The car journey is one hour from Cape Town CBD to Boulders Beac...

You may go to South Africa for the safari adventures, but you’ll stay for the music, crystal blue waters, and infinite layers of vineyards, but even that doesn’t scratch the surface. No matter the kind of trip you’re looking to plan, the best time to visit Cape Town is of course, in the summer. If you visit Cape Town in summer most of your days may start out with you basking in the warm sun rays. But before the day is over, you will have enjoyed a jumble of eateries, alfresco dining, cheap wines, and mouth-watering cuisine. Did I forget to say how stunning the metropolis is? The city is set apart from other destinations in Africa and is very deserving of the halo of mountains and lathery waters surrounding her. Cape Town is an impressive city in South Africa with landscapes that will take your breath away and breathe new life in you at the same time. Having said that, you can plainly see why they call Cape Town the Mother City… She is everything! ...

The Mysterious Leatherback Sea Turtle Cape Vidal, South Africa Leatherback Turtles are the largest turtles in the world. After driving over miles of sand in the darkness, we were finally able to witness one of nature’s amazing miracles. we watched in awe as she gave birth to over 100 eggs… I didn’t exactly know what to expect as we loaded into the back of a safari truck to search for turtles along the Cape Vidal shoreline in South Africa. We were warned not to get our hopes up, as finding one of these massive creatures was by no means guaranteed. But I couldn’t help it. My excitement increased as we stopped at the edge of the beach to release air from our tires for the sandy off-road adventure about to commence. Sea Turtle Tracks Is That a Tractor? Our guide from EuroZulu Tours sped across the beach in the darkness, expertly maneuvering the truck over a rocky coastline. If we wanted to spot a turtle tonight, we’d have to act fast. The whole...