Samara Private Game Reserve, rewilding the plains of Camdeboo.
October 13, 2019
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“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
Karoo
Samara Private Game Reserve introduces an authentic new safari experience.
September 9, 2019
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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
Samara Private Game Reserve in the Great Karoo, Eastern Cape.
July 7, 2018
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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
March 21, 2016
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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
Cradock. Die Tuishuise and Victoria Manor.
August 21, 2014
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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
August 18, 2014
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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
August 18, 2014
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Karoo. – When walking the streets of Cradock, typical Karoo beauty. At the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival.
Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival in Cradock.
August 18, 2014
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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,
August 5, 2014
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Aberdeen. – There a statue of a cat outside the Tourism Office in Aberdeen with a sad note I decided to share. ‘And may all
Nieu Bethesda. A short film.
February 20, 2014
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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. Sunset over the Valley.
February 20, 2014
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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
February 20, 2014
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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 in the Karoo.
February 20, 2014
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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. The Ibis Lounge. Shop. Eat. Sleep.
February 20, 2014
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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
February 20, 2014
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Nieu Bethesda. – Important notes on how to become a fossil. As see at the Kitching Fossil Exploration Center.
Samara Private Game Reserve, rewilding the plains of Camdeboo.
October 13, 2019
“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
Samara Private Game Reserve introduces an authentic new safari experience.
September 9, 2019
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
Samara Private Game Reserve in the Great Karoo, Eastern Cape.
July 7, 2018
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
March 21, 2016
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
Cradock. Die Tuishuise and Victoria Manor.
August 21, 2014
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
August 18, 2014
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
August 18, 2014
Karoo. – When walking the streets of Cradock, typical Karoo beauty. At the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival.
Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival in Cradock.
August 18, 2014
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
August 5, 2014
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
Nieu Bethesda. A short film.
February 20, 2014
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. Sunset over the Valley.
February 20, 2014
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
February 20, 2014
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 in the Karoo.
February 20, 2014
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. The Ibis Lounge. Shop. Eat. Sleep.
February 20, 2014
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
February 20, 2014
Nieu Bethesda. – Important notes on how to become a fossil. As see at the Kitching Fossil Exploration Center.
