Sundowners with Lucille

By Cris David

In light of the news that Cape Town is experiencing a water shortage, we have been receiving questions from our guests about the situation. Given the unprecedented drought that the area is experiencing, the questions are absolutely valid. That’s why I wanted to take some time to address those questions here, based on my own experience of visiting Cape Town over the holidays, from late December to early January.

By Lucille Sive

On my most recent trip to Africa, I realized one of my dreams: trekking with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. These gentle creatures are stunning to behold and I feel privileged to have seen them in their natural habitat. As an experienced African traveler, I am no stranger to the majesty of Africa: from the spectacular Victoria Falls to the extraordinary animals such as elephants, lions, leopards and more, Africa is truly a destination of wonders. Even those incredible experiences, however, did not prepare me for my time with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, a magical experience I am delighted to share with you now.

Maasai Runner John Metui Finishes 17th in New York City Marathon

We are excited to feature this guest blog about the miraculous story of long distance runner and Maasai tribesman, John Metui. This past fall, John competed in the New York marathon and placed an incredible 17th overall in just his second marathon ever. This is his inspiring story as told by Christopher Tuite.

In this guest blog from our friends at The Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, South Africa, we invite you to get to know Skabenga, the hotel’s resident feline who seems to have a penchant for adventure ...and trouble! This adorable cat has made headlines in South Africa thanks to his incredible feats and famous birthday parties.