The town of Beaufort West, nestled in South Africa’s Great Karoo, is best known as the birthplace of Dr Christiaan Barnard, the pioneering heart surgeon who performed the world’s first successful heart transplant. But...
During a visit to Botswana last year, we were fortunate enough to stay overnight at Nata Lodge, which is a ten-minute drive from the Nata Bird Sanctuary. We’ve camped there on many occasions but...
Is it just my imagination, or does the world really seem to be going crazy lately? So much fighting, not only on war fronts, but also amongst the people of the world. I can’t...
It’s been a while since we posted on Wilkinsons World, but that is only because we have recently returned from one of our longest trips to the bush. This time we spent four weeks...
Tucked away in the southeast of Zimbabwe is a game reserve called Gonarezhou National Park. This wild gem is a transfrontier park that shares borders with Mozambique and South Africa. Being remote and a...
Sandgrouse predominantly inhabit dry and arid regions, and we have encountered them often during our trips to Namibia and the Kalahari. It’s not uncommon to see the occasional pair near the roadside, giving the...
Marloth Park’s website describes it as a wildlife paradise. This idyllic spot is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, directly opposite the Kruger National Park. A short 14 km drive from Marloth...
For an unparalleled opportunity to photograph Knysna Turacos and other forest birds, a visit to The Island Nature Reserve is a must. This delightful forest haven is situated 25kms from Gqweberha (formerly known as...
We recently paid a short visit to Grootvadersbos Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about a two and a half hour drive from our hometown of Knysna (South Africa). This unique little reserve...
If you drive from Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) to Bloemfontein, your route will take you past Cradock. Just a few kilometers west of this historic little Eastern Cape town, you will come across the...
Close encounters with wild elephants If you ever want to get seriously close to wild African Elephants, without being in the safety of your car or behind a really strong fence, there can be...
When Rob and I were last in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, we stayed at the Nossop campsite from which it is a short drive to the Kang waterhole. We like to sit at a...
Birding / Camping , 4x4 / General / Nature
by Rob
by Rob · Published September 27, 2023 · Last modified October 7, 2023
Mana Pools – Part One can be found here While we were at Mana Pools we took a morning walk with a local guide and this is highly recommended. He took us to a...
It’s always wonderful to explore remote places, especially when you’ve heard about the spectacular scenery they offer. What makes these kinds of trips truly enjoyable is the opportunity to experience beauty without the crowds....
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