A holiday takes on a whole new form when traveling as a family, especially with young kids. Let me start by pointing out that this article is a positive look at family travel! Obviously it’s an absolute pleasure to explore Africa with two inquisitive youngsters constantly bombarding you with questions and giving you the run-around [...]
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Crocodile Quest Episode 3
The team are on the trail of an enormous crocodile that led them to the entrance of a cave. Now they should decide if they enter the cave and risk their lives or loose out on the shoot of a lifetime. Watch the final episode 4 They decided to rather go in search of more [...]
Crocodile Quest Episode 2
In the previous episode, the teams overconfidence leads to a terrifying mistake. They got out of that one but needed some time to regroup before the next dive. The incident is a sobering reminder of just how dangerous this quest is. Watch episode 3 here. The caves are unchartered. Crocodiles and cold blooded hunters and [...]
Crocodile Quest Episode 4
In the final episode of this exciting journey into the underwater world of the Nile Crocodile, the crew pushes the boundaries by testing the theory of a crocodiles eye sight (or lack there of). But these reptiles have not ruled Africa’s waterways for hundred million years without knowing stuff! It doesn’t change the fact that [...]
Imagine a road trip of 23 years… and Gunther is still at it!
In 1989 Gunther Holtorf and his wife decided to travel around Africa in their Mercedes G-wagon for 18 months. Now, 23 years and 800,000km later Gunther is still traveling. The vehicle is called ‘Otto’. It has taken them to some of the world’s most remote and exotic destinations with only a few flat tyres and [...]
Sierra Lite I WP – Hiking Made Easy
I have to be honest; I loved these boots from the moment I opened the box! And I’ve had them on everyday since. But just to clarify, these aren’t just ‘wear-it-everyday’ type of boots. Hi-Tec’s Sierra Lites are serious hiking boots with all the bells and whistles you need, ready to take on a 5 [...]
The largest migration in Africa!
A migration of any species of animal (or fish or insect) always attracts attention of nature lovers and animal experts from across the globe. Tanzania’s Great Wildebeest Migration comes to mind, as well as the annual Sardine Run that occurs along the coast of South Africa. But the largest migration of all mammals is often [...]
















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