by Carola | Mar 17, 2025 | Safari
Tipping Etiquette in South Africa: A Guide for Visitors When visiting South Africa, understanding the local tipping culture can enhance your experience and ensure that service providers feel appreciated. While tipping is not mandatory, it is customary in many...
by Carola | Feb 18, 2025 | South Africa, Safari
How to Plan the Ultimate Big Five Experience A safari in South Africa is on many people’s bucket lists. But how do you ensure your trip becomes an unforgettable adventure? From the best time to visit to choosing the right accommodation and activities, this blog shares...
by Carola | Feb 7, 2025 | Safari, South Africa, Tours
Luxury Safari vs. Standard Safari: Why Choose an Exclusive Lodge? A safari in South Africa is a dream for many, but how do you determine which accommodation best suits your needs? Do you opt for a standard stay, or do you indulge in the luxury of an exclusive safari...
by Carola | Apr 12, 2024 | South Africa
Who knows Maxime? Since November 2023, our clients have been introduced to Maxime and his incredible story. At just 7 weeks old, Maxime was on the verge of death due to an infection of tickbite fever and parvovirus. Thankfully, Hoedspruit Animal Outreach took Maxime...
by Carola | Feb 16, 2024 | South Africa
What is load shedding? Load shedding in South Africa is a deliberate and controlled way of reducing demand for electricity consumption by switching off power in certain areas for a certain period of time. This is done to prevent a complete collapse of the national...
