It’s no secret that green season is one of my favorite times to go on safari. The fresh rains renewing the land, the birth of new animals, the brilliant colors of all the birds, and of course the land bursting with color from green grass to technicolored wildflowers. Somehow though, green season safaris are booked … Read More
Africa’s Best-Kept Secret: The Migration Nobody Knows About
I recently returned from Zambia’s Liuwa Plain National Park, and I can’t stop thinking about it. For three days, I watched Africa’s second-largest wildebeest migration unfold across endless grasslands, and I didn’t see a single other vehicle. Not one. Let that sink in for a moment. While the Serengeti and Masai Mara host hundreds of … Read More
Why I Love Leading Group Trips
This September, we celebrated 25 years of Hills of Africa, and it feels like the right moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and my favorite parts of my incredible career of making dreams! And after 25 years, I’ve realized something: as much as I love it, the magic for me isn’t just in … Read More
How to Celebrate National Braai Day
Celebrate South Africa’s National Braai Day! Discover the heritage, key ingredients, and a bobotie boerewors recipe to try at home.
How to Start a Travel Journal: Tips, Prompts & Creative Ideas
Why should I start a travel journal? We’ve all been told how good of a habit it is to keep a journal. A mental record of your thoughts, a snapshot of who you are at a certain moment in time. It’s a form of therapy, mental stimulation and mental relaxation. But lets face it, its … Read More