The first time I ever saw elephants in a national park, it was a life-changing experience. Africa offers some of the best places in the world to encounter these giants up close. As a travel expert with 10+ years on safari all around Africa, I’ll guide you through where to see elephants in Africa, why these national parks are special, and when to visit them (some times are better than others). By the end, you’ll know where to find them in Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Kenya: Amboseli […]

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When people think of a holiday in Africa, chances are Zimbabwe hasn’t been top of mind for most. But my recent return trip to this beautiful southern African nation refreshed my perspective.  I was last here twenty years ago as a backpacker, and I often think back fondly of that adventurous trip. And while the country has come a long way, it’s also kept many of the things that make it such a neat experience. There’s far too much to see for me to list out in this one article, […]

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When booking private flights, I’m usually gearing up to land and explore somewhere beautiful. Most of the time, when I travel by air, I don’t expect the flight to be as captivating as the place I’m traveling to, but some flight routes make booking the most comfortable private jet and sitting glued to the window an absolute must. If you’re looking for a magnificent view on the ground and from the air, these flight routes will provide you with the most stunning sights while you travel. Along the Amalfi Coast […]

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Victoria Falls is best seen from both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of the river. The Victoria Falls Bridge crosses the Zambezi River which forms the border for both countries. From the Zimbabwe side you can actually walk across the bridge and technically enter Zambia without going through the border post. Charles Darwin’s son, Professor George Darwin officially opened the bridge in 1905. What has to be one of the shortest International flights in the world is the regularly scheduled flight between Victoria Falls and Livingston. The indigenous name of […]

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  I’ve had an overseas bucket list since I was 18 years of age and I’m still nowhere close to completing the list, though I figure If I get to have 15 countries under my belt I’d be a very happy guy. So far I have visited 8 countries (Peru, Mexico, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Mongolia, UAE and Brazil)…my highlights of those trips were: Trekking the Inca Trail in Peru Staying in a Yurt in Mongolia Sand dune boarding in Dubai Climbing the Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico Swimming the Coastal […]

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It was Valentine’s Day when I first saw the river; it was love at first sight. Along with a party of tour operators, I had been shuttled between game parks and hotel lobbies for days, all leading up to this: Victoria Falls. While the other occupants of the Land Rover pressed for a glimpse of the great falls upstream, I looked the other way, out of habit. Some 350 feet below the bridge we were driving over, a mighty river coiled and cursed through a dark basalt gorge. I could […]

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Ngoma Safari Lodge is located on the edges of Chobe National Park in Botswana. This fairly new property opened in May 2011 and was officially dedicated in July 2011 with his Excellency, Botswana’s President Seretse Khama Ian Khama attending the opening ceremonies. This is isolated luxury at its finest and rawest; the lodge is accessible by any of 3 dirt roads – which are more like 4wd tracks among the bush – there are no signs and you must reserve the rooms ahead of time. This is not a lodge […]

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Just like with the Iquazu Falls in South America where you can enjoy views from two countries (Brazil & Argentina), its the same here between Zimbabwe and Zambia. We entered the Falls National Park on the Zimbabwe side and surprisingly had the trails and viewpoints all to ourselves for the better part of 3 hours. These are among the world’s greatest waterfalls – you can walk well over a kilometer to see their span. A highlight of a walk here is to the very wet and very windy appropriately named […]

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We are loving the little town of Victoria Falls – US currency is the name of the game here – even the ATM’s spit out US dollars. However, unlike the currency in the USA most of the bills here are blackened beyond believe – some bills are just tattered smears of smudge – even though they are only a few years old! One lady in a wheelchair told us to be very careful at night in regards to mosquitoes – she said she’s had malaria so many times that she […]

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On BA operated Comair flight now from JO’berg to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. I asked FA what my choices were for lunch as the announcement as often is the case on these small aircraft was garbled and coupled with the flight noise was impossible to hear. Her answer was “they are delicious” – I asked again, “delicious” was the answer repeated. Oh boy – vegetarian lasagne was all I was given. Edible – that’s all I will say. Certainly much better than some meals I’ve had – on one airline […]

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The Iguazu Waterfalls are among the most amazing waterfalls on the planet. Do not underestimate the time you need here – allow at least 1/2 day for the Brazilian side and at minimum a full day for the Argentina side. These falls are spread between the Brazil and Argentina border and extend up the Rio Iguacu several miles. The only similar waterfalls in comparison are Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The massive Victoria Falls are more or less oriented in a straight line while the […]

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Huwiler stays busy through her works in film and theatre and also promoting African artworks through her exhibitions in both New York and Los Angeles. We asked her a few questions about her acting career, interest in art and travels.   Q. I read in the current edition of “Los Angeles” magazine a quote from Susan Holmes, a model who is married to a former bassist from Gun N’ Roses. She says – “Rock stars and models have a lot in common. We both live on airplanes”. Is this true!? […]

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The bus ride from Lusaka, Zambia to Harare, Zimbabwe lasted four hours longer than it should have (total trip was nearly 12 hours). We spent four hours at the border crossing, where everyone’s belongings were examined, less for security and more to squeeze as much money as possible from undeclared goods. Baboons outnumbered travellers at the crossing and, having mastered the art of swiping food from unaware passengers, they seemed to want to be near the humans most afraid of them (ie. me). We started our first day in Zimbabwe […]

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I remember looking out my window on the night flight from Europe to South Africa and seeing nothing but black below. No city lights for hours. Not until the next morning when the plane was over South Africa, were any signs of civilization present. On that flight I tried to imagine what it would be like to actually be in one of those areas that seemed so dark from above. Well, we finally entered this part of Africa when we crossed the “veterinary cordon” in Namibia’s Caprivi Strip. This fence […]

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Sport always has an uncanny knack of triumphing over adversity. In a time when security fears and politics are threatening to encroach on our lifestyles, Australians in particular are continuing to ensure that sport remains distinct from such threats. Most recently for example, our Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has spoken out in favor of touring Zimbabwe, despite Government pressure not to tour for political reasons. Such a decision should not be underestimated as the power and influence of sport to lift an individual and collectively a nation has been […]

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