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Man's best friend Richard Holmes follows in the footsteps of Percy Fitzpatrick at the loveable Jock Safari Lodge...
» LOWVELD

Safari with a smile

| At Ngala Private Game reserve, visitors can enjoy that G&T with a clear conscience...

Safari fit for a king

| Shaun Oakley checks into the luxurious Royal Malewane on the fringes of Kruger.

A river runs through it

| The Lowveld may be famous for the Kruger National Park and other 'Big Five' reserves, but as Richard Holmes discovered, if you take a turn off the beaten track you'll find an area rich in adventure, heritage and scenery.
» Thornybush Private Nature Reserve

The best of Kruger

| What are the absolute do-at-all-costs, must-see, can't-miss things at South Africa's favorite national park? If you want to enjoy the best of Kruger you'll need to work your way through this ultimate Kruger Park check-list.

Bush basics

| South Africans love bush breaks, but how long would you last in Kruger without a truckload of supplies? Jocelyn Newmarch combined an affordable bush holiday with learning a bit of bushcraft...

Overlanding Africa

| Instead of looking overseas for your next holiday, perhaps it's time to explore your own backyard on an overland safari. Jean-Leigh Kruger takes us through the basics...

Great guide to 'Going Bush'

| Billed as the definitive guide to bush getaways in South Africa, “Going Bush” covers 251 nature reserves, game parks, 4x4 trails and safari camps across South Africa. With a novel design geared towards quick-reference , it certainly is a valuable book to have around when planning that next trip into the great outdoors.

Pimm's and pachyderms

| Named after the Swazi king that once ruled this area of the Lowveld bush, Kapama Private Nature Reserve offers two things in large portions: friendly service and playful pachyderms. Richard Holmes spent the night...