by SW Africa DMC | Sep 20, 2013 | Photography, Safari, Travel
As a first time traveler to South Africa, a stop at one of the many wildlife reserves for a guided safari is on the top of the must-do list. But what if you want to get really close and personal with nature and its wildlife? My first encounter with the South African...
by SW Africa DMC | Jul 12, 2013 | Photography, Safari, Sport, Travel, Wine
How many of you have visited Hermanus? A small town in the Western Cape, located on the coast an approximate hour and a half from Cape Town, Hermanus is one of South Africa’s jewels. Between July and November each year the town receives some very special visitors –...
by SW Africa DMC | Apr 30, 2013 | Accommodation, Photography, Safari, Sport, Travel
After touring Zimbabwe last month for the first time in four years, I can say with certainty that Zimbabwe is on it’s way back as a premier safari and activity destination. When I was last there in 2009 the country and its tourism industry seemed to be heading into a...
by SW Africa DMC | Feb 27, 2013 | Culture, Photography, Wine
A visit to the Western Cape’s Winelands is something you simply cannot miss on your South African trip. The wines from this area are exquisite and famous around the world. This is also the culinary capital of South Africa; take the opportunity to taste locally...
by SW Africa DMC | Jan 30, 2013 | Adventure, Photography
As the resident ‘adrenaline junkie’ at SW Africa, I’m usually game to try out activities that verge on the extreme. And which are, more often than most, considered crazy by my colleagues. My latest experience – Sky Diving! Armed with a giddy excitement, my partner in...
by SW Africa DMC | Dec 14, 2012 | Photography
South Africa is truly a paradise for photographers with its spectacular scenery, cultural contrasts, vibrant cities and, not least, its abundant and amazing wildlife. For all the nature photographers out there (present and in the making!), SW Africa offers a range of...