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Embarking on a family road trip through South Africa’s captivating Waterberg region was an absolute delight, and something the frequent readers will know that we love to do. Tucked away in the heart of the Limpopo province, just a few hours from Johannesburg (our old home), this stunning landscape boasts rugged mountains, lush valleys, and an abundance of wildlife, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. Our journey began by picking up our fully-equipped 4×4 camper from Drive South Africa (since we had to leave #TheBadger.🚐 back up north in Prague) With everything we needed for a week of wilderness camping – including two rooftop tents (just in case we needed separate accommodations after a road trip...

Whether you are looking for lions in Kruger National Park, or cheetahs in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, there's something for everyone to enjoy on a South African safari. You can enjoy the beauty of the rolling hills and savannahs that spread out in front of you, while experiencing sunrise and sunset game drives with an expert guide showing you different species of animals along the way....

Fifty Seven Waterberg was where we chose to stay for a couple nights, back in 2020 and then again more recently. It is really unlike any Big 5 Game Reserve lodge we have ever visited. Situated three hours away from the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, within the secluded Welgevonden Game Reserve, lies a gem of a romantic retreat for couples looking to celebrate their love, safari style. 

We are HUGE fans of deserts. Desserts too, but I’ll save that for another post. Let’s talk about the dusty, red, perfect-for-a-minimalist-shot landscape that has left many adventurers gasping for air…and the one in South Africa in particular. Although we haven’t (technically) seen many in the flesh…hmmm, as I recall now, only four come to mind – the Namib in Namibia, the Sonoran in Arizona, most recently the tropical desert in Ica, Peru, and the sacred semi-arid desert in our home country South Africa – the Tankwa Karoo (which this post is dedicated to).     What we can immediately say, is that no matter which desert you’re in, you are bound to get lost. With such vast open areas surrounding you,...

Our motto and motivation is to “collect experiences, not things”. Whilst on our journey, we’re aiming to spend our time and money on spectacular experiences, to be left with incredible learnings and memories, not tangible objects. This way, we’re sure to keep our lives light without additional luggage, but also be the change we want to see in the world. Our next featured experience is wine farm hopping in Franschhoek, South Africa.   Ah, Franschhoek. Just saying the name out loud brings all the happy feels inside. If you don’t know Franschhoek (and no happy feels were felt whilst reading the last sentence), let me introduce you to one of our country’s oldest towns (dating back to the French Huguenot settlement...
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