Paternoster is fantastic! Really great spot for relaxing and doing nothing but eat, sleep and read.
Taking a Slow Drive up the West CoastGreat article! Africa is an expensive destination in terms of getting here and accommodation. Althou
Just because Africa is poor doesn't mean it's cheap!I read a fabulous article a few days about South African slang, and thought I'd share it with you: ... Read more
Cape Town is affectionately known as the "Mother City", being the first town to be established in So... Read more
Hi Henriette If you haven't booked accommodation yet - Emilly Moon is incredible and very romantic!!
Garden Route HoneymoonI have done a walk with cheetahs before, and being taller than them was enough to deter these youngs
If a cheeatah or a panther charses?What was it about this camp in the Sabi Sands that so captures my heart? Was it the history found in... Read more
From the hustle and bustle of Mahé, the 30 minute flight to Denis Island seems to take you to... Read more
Love the Strandloper! Also try Die Strandkombuis in Yzerfontein. Mmmm, can just taste that home bake
Something Fishy on the West Coast...Yes, I uploaded a whole lot of photo's after I wrote the journal. Have a look under South Africa and
Kirkman's Kamp - Sabi SandsI'm an expert on: South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, Victoria Falls, Beach
December 3rd, 2009
March 11th, 2010
South Africa
www.go2africa.com/about-us/african-safari-guide/kate-erskine
Botswana, South Africa, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Mozambique, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Tanzania
With My Family, Other
Clean & comfortable
Beach gear
My two favourite things are a safari and the beach, so, in no particular order:
My first bush camping experience in Botswana in the Moremi Game Reserve. I was 13 and went camping with my dad. The highlight was seeing a herd of elephants metres from our camp pushing down a tree!
The Seychelles - ahh! The beach doesn't get better than the Seychelles islands. I fell in love with Denis island, so remote you really can leave the rest of the world behind.
Born and raised all over South Africa, I've had the priviledge if travelling to all "four corners" to experience the bush, wildlife and people of this country. After a short stint overseas, I knew that no where else in the world could be home for me, only South Africa. After moving back to Cape Town I began working for Go2Africa which really gave me an opportunity to travel and explore Africa.
I'm all about the experience and making the most of where I am and whats on offer. I do like my creature comforts, but am happy to rough it when the time calls for it. With said, a little 5* luxury is never amiss.
Originally from a hospitality background, I knew I liked travelling, but not much more than that. All that changed when I started working for Go2Africa where we were given a crash course in everything travel. Not only did we learn the tricks of the trade, but we got to experience each destination we offer and specialise in. For me, I got to tour South Africa doing things I may never normally do. We then ventured off to Victoria Falls and Botswana, experiencing safaris and boat cruises. I've given up counting the hours of game drives I've clocked up, and my photo albums are fit to burst with pictures of animals, landscapes and the killer African sunsets we get. Further a field, I've snorkelled in the pristine water that surrounds the islands of the Seychelles. Mahe, Praslin, La Digue and Denis - each very different with their own charm. Not to mention sampling the Creole cuisine.... although I never got the opportunity to try the Fruit Bat stew - I hear it's pretty bony!
Watch this space though.... my next travels see me taking on Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar!
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