On Safari at Zarafa Camp, Botswana
From Toka Leya we took a quick flight over to Zarafa Camp in the Selinda Reserve in Botswana. Zarafa is only a four-tent camp, so it's very private and felt like it was built just for us! Zarafa means "the…
Hiking at the Victoria Falls Waterfall, Zambia
Victoria Falls present a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The…
Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
First thing on the agenda after arriving at Toka Leya was an unexpected sunset cruise down the Zambezi River. We boarded the boat with our trusty captain and a few other couples and set sail toward the mighty river. Since…
Life on the Zambezi: Toka Leya Lodge
MOSI-OA-TUNYA - THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS Overlooking the mighty Zambezi River and some of its islands is Toka Leya Camp, consisting of 12 spacious en-suite safari-style tents. Wooden walkways snake between the units and main area, limiting our footprint on…
Forward to Livingstone, Zambia!
I will go anywhere, provided it is forward. - David Livingstone
A Day on the Cape Town Blue Mini Peninsula Tour
Explore Cape Town at your own pace. Hop off and on at any of the stops with your ticket. Buy a one-day ticket for 130 Rand: http://www.citysightseeing.co.za/shop-tickets.php Cape Town Aquarium The Two Oceans Aquarium is the first stop on the…
Secluded Waterfront Stay at Radisson Blu
The only hotel in Cape Town situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, this dynamic lodging overlooks many of the natural wonders of the city, including Table Mountain, Robben Island and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Choose from 177 rooms…
False Bay Coastal Tour
Boulders Beach Penguins: Little Ice Cream Shoppe on the way back Railroad Tracks through Fish Hoek Fish Hoek Street View Sea Level Restaurant Kingklip on the line Back in Cape Town for a Mojito Playing on Camps Bay Boulders at…
The Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
My favorite roadside treasure trove: Would own one of those giraffes were it not a logistical shipping nightmare: High above Hout Bay: Map of Hout Bay peaks: The view along Chapman's Peak Drive: Scary narrow tunnel that was partially closed…
On Top of the World at Table Mountain
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has been providing visitors with a world-class experience since October 4, 1929. The company operates in a National Park and World Heritage site. For more than 80 years, the company has been committed to…
Arriving in Cape Town, South Africa
High in the sky over Africa: Landed in the rain in Cape Town: Driving across town to Camps Bay: Fresh after a shower at The Bay Hotel: First sighting of the 12 Apostles, unforgettable: Hanging out on the beach in…
