by Editor | Jan 1, 2000 | Africa, Kruger, Sabi Sand, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
The 65,000 hectare Sabi Sand Reserve contains one of the finest collections of private game viewing lodges and properties in the world. With the fences removed between Kruger National Park and the reserve, animals are free to move into the prime terrain within its boundaries. Big Five game viewing seems to dominate in the reserve and the quantity and viewing quality of African mammals, birds and reptiles is excellent in many of the properties we have visited. Because it is managed as a private reserve, it is possible for guests, in many of the smaller reserves within the Sabi Sand Reserve, to experience night drives and go off-road to view the Big Five mammals up close.
by Editor | Jan 1, 2000 | Africa, Cape Town, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
The most distinctive and recognizeable feature of Cape Town is the Table Mountain. This is not a static feature of the landscape, rather it is the personification of the weather and character of the cape. Sometimes the clouds will settle down over the mountain, a phenomenon affectionately called
by Editor | Jan 1, 2000 | Africa, Kwazulu Natal, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
The coastline is dotted with small towns, many of which serve as seasonal recreational hubs. The climate of the coastal areas is humid and subtropical, comparable to southern Florida in the United States, but not quite as hot and rainy in the summer.
by Editor | Jan 1, 2000 | Africa, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa, Waterberg
the Waterberg mountains stretch over 5000 square kilometers of bushveldt and scenic valleys. Situated just a few hours outside Johannesburg, the hustle and bustle of urban life is replaced by a large open spaces and gorgeous vistas.
by Editor | Jan 1, 2000 | Africa, Botswana, Simon and Baker Travel Review
We enjoyed our visit to this affluent democratically ruled Southern Africa country known for diamonds, beef and unspoiled game viewing. We particularly appreciated the small lodges and camps with well trained and knowledgeable local guides and excellent game viewing. We were impressed with the quality of the meals, especially when taking into account the inaccessibility of basic foodstuffs and fresh fruits and vegetables.
by Editor | Jan 1, 2000 | Africa, Kruger, Simon and Baker Travel Review, South Africa
A national park the size of many countries with an animal population of approximately 300,000, Kruger was an amazing place to visit. Host to more than one million people every year, Kruger was home to 507 bird, 114 reptile, 336 tree, 49 fish, 34 amphibian and 147 mammal species. A new remarkable fence free feature of the park made it ever more open to animal migration from neighboring Mozambique and Zimbabwe . Though no off road viewing was possible, we were able to see many animals from the park’s designated asphalt and dirt roads.
