by The Safari Co. | Sep 13, 2012 | Destinations, Eastern Cape, Family Holidays, Holidays & Safaris, Routes, Self Drive, South Africa, The Safari Co.
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...
by The Safari Co. | Sep 2, 2012 | Destinations, Eastern Cape, Family Holidays, Holidays & Safaris, Self Drive, South Africa, The Safari Co.
From its humble beginnings in 1931, Addo Elephant National Park has grown into one of South Africa’s most ambitious conservation projects. The park is situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and the ideal destination for wildlife safaris, family...
by The Safari Co. | May 8, 2012 | Destinations, Drakensberg, Hiking, South Africa
Thinking of taking a hike in the Drakensberg Mountains? Grant Pitcher recently did a 3-day hiking trip to summit Giant’s Peak (3310m) and spent two nights on the escarpment. Here is his photographic report of their experiences in the Drakensberg Mountains, South...
by The Safari Co. | Mar 19, 2012 | Expeditions, Product Reviews, South Africa, Vehicle Accessories
Our next expedition is to the amazing country of Lesotho! It is a landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa, bordering the majestic Drakensberg. And a major part of an expedition is the preparation that takes place before the trip starts! We decided to...
by The Safari Co. | Jan 31, 2012 | Destinations, Eastern Cape, Routes, South Africa
Part 2 We had the privilege of traveling to the Eastern Cape recently and found the most amazing places along the way. We decided to do a slow drive and see the places we normally just whizz past on our way to our final destination. View Eastern Cape Explorer 2 in a...
by The Safari Co. | Dec 23, 2011 | Eastern Cape, Holidays & Safaris, Routes, Self Drive, South Africa
Part One My holiday starts with the planning. We like to camp so it takes a bit of preparation to make sure we don’t forget anything. This includes vehicle preparation which means checking all equipment, electrics, shocks and the basic mechanics. Our current 4WD...
