The Adventures of an African Guide.

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

So much history & culture here that is often overlooked. But we have first hand knowledge to offer you. There really is something for everyone here in . Are you ready to plan, book & explore this stunning province? Nelson Mandela Capture Site

10/03/2026

A new attraction is taking shape in the KZN Midlands – including what is set to become the world’s largest labyrinth.

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

19/02/2026

Part of my journey in Namibia.

18/02/2026

Extract from my third book... still in progress. https://amzn.eu/d/8yO39XX

Namibia, My Second Home
I was not born in Namibia.

That distinction matters, and I have always believed it should be stated clearly and honestly. I did not grow up speaking the local languages as a child, nor do I pretend to know the land in the way those born to it do.

I arrived as a young bride, newly married to a military officer, stepping into a vast country that would quietly shape the rest of my life in ways I could never have anticipated.

At the time, I had no idea that Namibia would become my second home — not through birthright, but through time, experience, hardship, beauty, and countless kilometres of dust-covered roads.
Home, I learned, is not always where you are born. Sometimes it is where you stay long enough to be changed.

We lived in Namibia and travelled thousands of kilometres across it, long before GPS, before luxury lodges on every corner, before smooth tar roads replaced gravel ones.....

15/02/2026

AUTHOR’S NOTE

This book is a collection of true stories drawn from my life as a guide across Southern Africa. The experiences shared here span many years and many landscapes — from remote bush camps and bustling border posts to luxury safari lodges and forgotten back roads.
My intention is not only to entertain, but to offer an honest glimpse into what it truly means to live and work in the African bush. Guiding is more than a profession; it is a calling shaped by respect for nature, responsibility toward guests, and deep connection to the land and its people.
Some names, locations, and minor details have been adjusted to protect privacy, but the spirit of each experience remains authentic.
I hope these pages transport you into the heart of Africa — its beauty, its challenges, its humour, and its unforgettable magic.

https://amzn.eu/d/8yO39XX

16/08/2025

05/01/2025

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31/12/2024