
Samara Private Game Reserve, rewilding the plains of Camdeboo.
“Have we forgotten that wilderness is not a place, but a pattern of the soul where every tree, every bird and beast is a soul

“Have we forgotten that wilderness is not a place, but a pattern of the soul where every tree, every bird and beast is a soul

Having returned to stay at Samara Private Game Reserve in April 2019, with an article due to be published that recounts my stay later this

I had the great pleasure of a trip to Samara Private Nature Reserve, staying at the super stylish and luxurious Manor House and taking long

This country, beauty to behold. A red train brings colour to the evening light somewhere near Matjiesfontein. Shot from Hein van Tonder’s moving car as

Karoo. – If I’ve learnt one thing over my years of SA travel loving it’s that in the end, it’ll always be the people who matter

Karoo. – When walking the streets of Cradock, you’re sure to notice the huge Dutch Reformed Church and it’s impressive neo-classical design, which towers about the town. Completed in

Karoo. – When walking the streets of Cradock, typical Karoo beauty. At the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival.

Karoo. – The Story of an African Farm by Olive Schreiner, first published in 1883, has become synonymous with South African fiction. It’s not an easy read,


Aberdeen. – There a statue of a cat outside the Tourism Office in Aberdeen with a sad note I decided to share. ‘And may all

A short film shot during my visit to Nieu Bethesda. An alluring village in the heart of the Karoo, one that offers the opportunity

Nieu Bethesda. After a full day of getting to know the locals, we headed up to the lookout point overlooking the valley, the village below

Nieu Bethesda. – A graveyard holds the history and sentiment of a town, the hope and the heartache. The heart and the soul. It was

A visit to Nieu Bethesda A visit to Nieu Bethesda captures the town’s local sites and activities as well as the famous “Owl House”.

Nieu Bethesda. – I’ve always said I couldn’t live more than half an hour from a fabulous coffee shop, a reasonable requirement with the desire

Nieu Bethesda. – Important notes on how to become a fossil. As see at the Kitching Fossil Exploration Center.

“Have we forgotten that wilderness is not a place, but a pattern of the soul where every tree, every bird and beast is a soul maker?” – Ian McCallum As I turned onto the dirt track

Having returned to stay at Samara Private Game Reserve in April 2019, with an article due to be published that recounts my stay later this month, I was excited to learn about the addition of

I had the great pleasure of a trip to Samara Private Nature Reserve, staying at the super stylish and luxurious Manor House and taking long drives and walks with our Ranger Jan Rudd, in search

This country, beauty to behold. A red train brings colour to the evening light somewhere near Matjiesfontein. Shot from Hein van Tonder’s moving car as we took to a Karoo road trip and renewed our

Karoo. – If I’ve learnt one thing over my years of SA travel loving it’s that in the end, it’ll always be the people who matter most. The characters who make up the stories and build

Karoo. – When walking the streets of Cradock, you’re sure to notice the huge Dutch Reformed Church and it’s impressive neo-classical design, which towers about the town. Completed in 1868, this is the second church to stand on this

Karoo. – When walking the streets of Cradock, typical Karoo beauty. At the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival.

Karoo. – The Story of an African Farm by Olive Schreiner, first published in 1883, has become synonymous with South African fiction. It’s not an easy read, but it’s one well worth persevering for the invaluable insight


Aberdeen. – There a statue of a cat outside the Tourism Office in Aberdeen with a sad note I decided to share. ‘And may all who gaze upon this statue be reminded of the cruel

A short film shot during my visit to Nieu Bethesda. An alluring village in the heart of the Karoo, one that offers the opportunity to escape to relax. That coupled with the luxury of

Nieu Bethesda. After a full day of getting to know the locals, we headed up to the lookout point overlooking the valley, the village below and the Compassberg Mountain in the distance. We lit a

Nieu Bethesda. – A graveyard holds the history and sentiment of a town, the hope and the heartache. The heart and the soul. It was good to visit this one in the evening light and

A visit to Nieu Bethesda A visit to Nieu Bethesda captures the town’s local sites and activities as well as the famous “Owl House”. It involves N1 road tripping. One stops. Donkey carts, local

Nieu Bethesda. – I’ve always said I couldn’t live more than half an hour from a fabulous coffee shop, a reasonable requirement with the desire for proper coffee ever on the increase. To quote Terry

Nieu Bethesda. – Important notes on how to become a fossil. As see at the Kitching Fossil Exploration Center.