Camp Kuzuma outside Kasane, Botswana.
May 28, 2024
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As the plane leaves Johannesburg Kasane bound, I try to remember the last time I visited this part of the country. It’s been at least ten
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Botswana Land of Plenty. A country that calls to the nature-lover’s spirit.
July 12, 2020
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Sparsely populated by a proud people, Botswana is a destination that calls to the adventurous nature-loving spirit, be it for a fly-in safari that takes
Botswana Reopens Hunting, Ignoring Science to Gain Votes. Devastating news.
May 23, 2019
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The Botswana government announced yesterday they are “lifting the hunting suspension in an orderly and ethical manner”. A decision that seemed inevitable, but nevertheless is
More confusion over the fate of Botswana‘s elephants.
May 21, 2019
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President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and
Botswana tourism industry at risk with proposed hunting bill.
March 25, 2019
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Botswana’s proposals to lift its hunting ban and to introduce elephant culling has fuelled political posturing, denials, misinformation, and lobbying from pro-hunting and culling groups.
Elephant poaching on the increase in Botswana.
August 14, 2018
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Elephant poaching on the increase in Botswana. Recently the carcass of a 40-year old elephant bull was found in Ngamiland, northern Botswana, partly covered with still green Mopane bushes and half of its skull hacked away by poachers to remove its tusks. The bull was killed during full moon two days earlier.
Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta.
May 15, 2016
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The how, where, when and what of the Okavango Delta. From the light aircraft I catch glimpses of water canals pushing their way through the
Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
May 12, 2016
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Botswana with FlyAirlink. Beyond my African dreams, I joined Airlink Airlines to experience the rich offerings of Botswana, flying their Cape Town to Maun service before taking a
Where to take your African Horse Safari.
June 24, 2024
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An African horse safari combines game viewing on horseback in the African bush with magnificent wildlife and learning about the rich history of the area.
Four of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges for your next indulgent bush experience.
November 15, 2023
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Four of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges.
Five Lesser-Known SANParks Worthy of a Visit.
April 14, 2023
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Five Lesser-Known SANParks Worthy of a Visit.
Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
February 18, 2023
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Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
Seven of Africa’s Top Sustainable Safari Lodges.
June 14, 2022
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The weather may be cooling in the Western Cape with us tucked up in jackets, boots and comfy socks – Buy Now, but it’s not
Pure Africa, Bringing a New Level of Sophistication to Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe.
April 5, 2021
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One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Victoria Falls is recognised as the greatest curtain of
Five Must Have African Water Experiences.
September 12, 2020
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Leonardo da Vinci said ‘water is the driving force of all nature’ and nowhere is that more true than in Africa. Yet despite the fear
Ten Reasons Why Everybody Should Visit Africa At Least Once.
August 22, 2020
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It was Richard Mullin who said ‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has
‘Unfair Game’. Lord Michael Ashcroft’s Expose of South Africa’s captive-bred lion industry.
June 22, 2020
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The shameful practice of South Africa’s cruel and exploitative captive-bred lion hunting industry is something that regularly makes headlines, with newly revealed insight into how
Living with wild animals. Cash cows or fellow beings? A Discussion.
April 11, 2020
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The world is witnessing an unprecedented, human-induced collapse of biodiversity and is in the middle of a global pandemic caused by the consumption of wild
The USA to support Zimbabwe’s trade in baby elephants by importing to their Zoos.
August 2, 2019
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US zoos now plan to import baby elephants from Zimbabwe, undeterred by the international furore over their 2016 import of 18 wild elephants from Swaziland.
15 Gift Ideas for Adventurous Travellers and Nature Lovers.
November 16, 2018
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Whether it be to mark high days or holidays, we regularly find ourselves seeking out the perfect gift for our loved ones, which can be
Will South Africa see an end to their captive lion breeding industry?
August 22, 2018
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There was an overwhelming consensus for the need to bring an end to the controversial captive lion breeding industry in South Africa at a two-day
Reasons to be Investing in Africa.
April 14, 2018
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I was asked recently by Katherine Graham to offer my thoughts on Investing in African Travel as she compiled an article for kulula’s khuluma Inflight magazine This is her feature
Diamonds in the Rough. A closer look at one of the world’s most coveted gems.
April 5, 2018
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One of the world’s most coveted and controversial gems, I took a look at the background, beauty and regulation standards of diamonds for Fastjet’s Places
Rovos Rail From Cape Town to Pretoria.
March 6, 2018
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When next in Pick n Pay, pick up a copy of the latest Travel Ideas magazine, it’s packed with interesting content and travel stories, and I’m very happy
Five of the Wildest Places to Drink Coffee. For Coffee Magazine.
February 8, 2018
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My interview with Ozan (Ozzy) Emre Yerlikaya for Melanie Winter of Coffee Magazine was such a fun one to do. I have such admiration for his passion,
ComeToCapeTown’s Top 10 South African Travel Blogs. Thrilled to be included.
September 11, 2017
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Just back from an incredible trip to Thailand, I was thrilled to receive an email advising that I’ve been included in the cometocapetown post about
Africa Travel Photography
July 20, 2017
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About Dawn Jorgensen
March 28, 2017
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About Dawn Jorgensen, The Incidental Tourist.
Family fun on the shores of the Zambezi. Avani Victoria Falls Resort.
October 29, 2016
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Avani Victoria Falls Resort – My article on ‘Blissful family fun on the shores of the Zambezi’ for Diversions Magazine as it first appears here and
May 28, 2016
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Botswana. – Our experiences are enhanced by the people we meet, the guides that bring the areas to life and the many rich lessons we
May 28, 2016
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Botswana. The Mokoro of dug-out canoe has become the iconic symbol of the Okavango Delta and I now know why. Originally, the only form of transport for
May 28, 2016
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Botswana. – The Cape Buffalo have a reputation for being extremely dangerous, especially when wounded, earning them a place among the Big 5. As a species
May 28, 2016
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Botswana. – A beautiful female impala shows us her distinct markings, as though carefully painted on. Although most commonly sighted on many southern African game
May 28, 2016
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Botswana. – The plains zebra, also known as the common zebra or Burchell’s zebra – named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell – is
May 23, 2016
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Botswana. – An elephant approaches a tree near Camp Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve. Read: Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta and #FlyAirlink
May 14, 2016
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Botswana. – Beyond my African dreams, I joined Airlink Airlines to experience the rich offerings of Botswana Okavango Delta, flying their Cape Town to Maun
Romancing Africa with these Ten Most Idyllic Honeymoon Retreats. For Eye See Africa.
April 3, 2016
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Africa. – There’s something magical about the big skies, African bushveld, rich traditions and seductive nature of Africa that adds romance to any given day, making
An interview with Future Cape Town. Is Cape Town an ‘African’ city.
June 16, 2014
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Recently I was interviewed by Future Cape Town about my love for Cape Town and whether I consider it to be African City … A great honour. I
April 9, 2014
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Lion and Baboon. – I was sent this moving story and series of events and thought I would share it. Very moving and I just
Mabuesehube, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. African Skies, Ground Squirrels, Roof Top Tents.
November 21, 2010
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One of my favourite holidays is an overland safari to Mabuesehube in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Southern Botswana. As a family, we take a
Camp Kuzuma outside Kasane, Botswana.
May 28, 2024
As the plane leaves Johannesburg Kasane bound, I try to remember the last time I visited this part of the country. It’s been at least ten years I work out, and I can’t wait to have
Botswana Land of Plenty. A country that calls to the nature-lover’s spirit.
July 12, 2020
Sparsely populated by a proud people, Botswana is a destination that calls to the adventurous nature-loving spirit, be it for a fly-in safari that takes you deep into the Okavango Delta, a sunset cruise on
Botswana Reopens Hunting, Ignoring Science to Gain Votes. Devastating news.
May 23, 2019
The Botswana government announced yesterday they are “lifting the hunting suspension in an orderly and ethical manner”. A decision that seemed inevitable, but nevertheless is an enormous blow for Botswana’s tourism and conservation reputation. Since
More confusion over the fate of Botswana‘s elephants.
May 21, 2019
President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila now proposes elephant ‘cropping’. Having
Botswana tourism industry at risk with proposed hunting bill.
March 25, 2019
Botswana’s proposals to lift its hunting ban and to introduce elephant culling has fuelled political posturing, denials, misinformation, and lobbying from pro-hunting and culling groups. But what does the group that has the most to
Elephant poaching on the increase in Botswana.
August 14, 2018
Elephant poaching on the increase in Botswana. Recently the carcass of a 40-year old elephant bull was found in Ngamiland, northern Botswana, partly covered with still green Mopane bushes and half of its skull hacked away by poachers to remove its tusks. The bull was killed during full moon two days earlier.
Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta.
May 15, 2016
The how, where, when and what of the Okavango Delta. From the light aircraft I catch glimpses of water canals pushing their way through the land, announcing the approach of the new season that will
Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
May 12, 2016
Botswana with FlyAirlink. Beyond my African dreams, I joined Airlink Airlines to experience the rich offerings of Botswana, flying their Cape Town to Maun service before taking a light aircraft transfer from there into the Moremi National Park. Spending
Where to take your African Horse Safari.
June 24, 2024
An African horse safari combines game viewing on horseback in the African bush with magnificent wildlife and learning about the rich history of the area. They take you to another world, offering a tranquil yet
Four of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges for your next indulgent bush experience.
November 15, 2023
Four of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges.
Five Lesser-Known SANParks Worthy of a Visit.
April 14, 2023
Five Lesser-Known SANParks Worthy of a Visit.
Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
February 18, 2023
Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
Seven of Africa’s Top Sustainable Safari Lodges.
June 14, 2022
The weather may be cooling in the Western Cape with us tucked up in jackets, boots and comfy socks – Buy Now, but it’s not all bad in the bush. These winter months are renowned
Pure Africa, Bringing a New Level of Sophistication to Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe.
April 5, 2021
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Victoria Falls is recognised as the greatest curtain of falling water in the world. At the height of the
Five Must Have African Water Experiences.
September 12, 2020
Leonardo da Vinci said ‘water is the driving force of all nature’ and nowhere is that more true than in Africa. Yet despite the fear of drought and ongoing prayers for rain to wet the
Ten Reasons Why Everybody Should Visit Africa At Least Once.
August 22, 2020
It was Richard Mullin who said ‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.’ An accurate observation as
‘Unfair Game’. Lord Michael Ashcroft’s Expose of South Africa’s captive-bred lion industry.
June 22, 2020
The shameful practice of South Africa’s cruel and exploitative captive-bred lion hunting industry is something that regularly makes headlines, with newly revealed insight into how rife and devastating it really is. Blood Lions the documentary
Living with wild animals. Cash cows or fellow beings? A Discussion.
April 11, 2020
The world is witnessing an unprecedented, human-induced collapse of biodiversity and is in the middle of a global pandemic caused by the consumption of wild species often kept in cruel, unsanitary conditions. Laws insisting on
The USA to support Zimbabwe’s trade in baby elephants by importing to their Zoos.
August 2, 2019
US zoos now plan to import baby elephants from Zimbabwe, undeterred by the international furore over their 2016 import of 18 wild elephants from Swaziland. The US Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) media liaison,
15 Gift Ideas for Adventurous Travellers and Nature Lovers.
November 16, 2018
Whether it be to mark high days or holidays, we regularly find ourselves seeking out the perfect gift for our loved ones, which can be tricky. But if you’re racking your brain trying to think
Will South Africa see an end to their captive lion breeding industry?
August 22, 2018
There was an overwhelming consensus for the need to bring an end to the controversial captive lion breeding industry in South Africa at a two-day Parliamentary Colloquium of the Portfolio Committee of Environmental Affairs. However,
Reasons to be Investing in Africa.
April 14, 2018
I was asked recently by Katherine Graham to offer my thoughts on Investing in African Travel as she compiled an article for kulula’s khuluma Inflight magazine This is her feature and all the reasons why it is Africa’s time to
Diamonds in the Rough. A closer look at one of the world’s most coveted gems.
April 5, 2018
One of the world’s most coveted and controversial gems, I took a look at the background, beauty and regulation standards of diamonds for Fastjet’s Places in-flight magazine. Read below my ‘Diamonds in the Rough.’ The
Rovos Rail From Cape Town to Pretoria.
March 6, 2018
When next in Pick n Pay, pick up a copy of the latest Travel Ideas magazine, it’s packed with interesting content and travel stories, and I’m very happy to have an article on my dreamy once in a
Five of the Wildest Places to Drink Coffee. For Coffee Magazine.
February 8, 2018
My interview with Ozan (Ozzy) Emre Yerlikaya for Melanie Winter of Coffee Magazine was such a fun one to do. I have such admiration for his passion, work ethic and desire to please all he meets with
ComeToCapeTown’s Top 10 South African Travel Blogs. Thrilled to be included.
September 11, 2017
Just back from an incredible trip to Thailand, I was thrilled to receive an email advising that I’ve been included in the cometocapetown post about their ‘Top 10 South African Travel Blogs To Follow’ in the
Africa Travel Photography
July 20, 2017
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Family fun on the shores of the Zambezi. Avani Victoria Falls Resort.
October 29, 2016
Avani Victoria Falls Resort – My article on ‘Blissful family fun on the shores of the Zambezi’ for Diversions Magazine as it first appears here and above. Included below for easy reading. ‘Arrival is by boat,
May 28, 2016
Botswana. – Our experiences are enhanced by the people we meet, the guides that bring the areas to life and the many rich lessons we take during our time with them. This is Dennis, who
May 28, 2016
Botswana. The Mokoro of dug-out canoe has become the iconic symbol of the Okavango Delta and I now know why. Originally, the only form of transport for fishing and transporting people and goods around the channels, these
May 28, 2016
Botswana. – The Cape Buffalo have a reputation for being extremely dangerous, especially when wounded, earning them a place among the Big 5. As a species they thrive in the Okavango Delta, opt to stay close
May 28, 2016
Botswana. – A beautiful female impala shows us her distinct markings, as though carefully painted on. Although most commonly sighted on many southern African game drives, they should not be overlooked, but rather admired for
May 28, 2016
Botswana. – The plains zebra, also known as the common zebra or Burchell’s zebra – named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell – is the most common and geographically ranges from the south of
May 23, 2016
Botswana. – An elephant approaches a tree near Camp Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve. Read: Botswana’s Okavango Delta. With Desert & Delta and #FlyAirlink and for more on how to get there have a
May 14, 2016
Botswana. – Beyond my African dreams, I joined Airlink Airlines to experience the rich offerings of Botswana Okavango Delta, flying their Cape Town to Maun service before taking a light aircraft transfer from there into
Romancing Africa with these Ten Most Idyllic Honeymoon Retreats. For Eye See Africa.
April 3, 2016
Africa. – There’s something magical about the big skies, African bushveld, rich traditions and seductive nature of Africa that adds romance to any given day, making it especially idyllic as the destination for a honeymoon. Whether
An interview with Future Cape Town. Is Cape Town an ‘African’ city.
June 16, 2014
Recently I was interviewed by Future Cape Town about my love for Cape Town and whether I consider it to be African City … A great honour. I am filled with respect and admiration for the work that
April 9, 2014
Lion and Baboon. – I was sent this moving story and series of events and thought I would share it. Very moving and I just adore animals. Photographer Evan Schiller and Lisa Holzwarth were on a game drive in
Mabuesehube, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. African Skies, Ground Squirrels, Roof Top Tents.
November 21, 2010
One of my favourite holidays is an overland safari to Mabuesehube in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Southern Botswana. As a family, we take a week here whenever time allows. These pics were collected on