If you haven’t heard the news already – a South African body boarder has been killed in a shark attack at Dappat se Gat – a surf spot between Gordon’s Bay and Kogel bay (also known as ‘Caves’), Cape Town, South Africa. The attack, it seems, has been blamed by some on the massive amount [...]
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Maasai Warriors take to the pitch in Cape Town
The Maasai are famous the world over for their regal physiques, tall spears, shields, and colourful clothing. Garbed in traditional gear, last Easter weekend a group of warriors battled it out in a surprising contest…cricket. The Last Man Stands World Champs, took place in Cape Town, South Africa, finishing up on 7 April 2012. It’s [...]
Earth Hour 2012
“If there was one hour that mattered, one name that counted, it would be yours” From Times Square to the Sydney Opera House, Brunei to Lithuania, the tallest building on the planet to an Inuit igloo, the world will once again celebrate the largest voluntary action for the environment as the lights switch off for [...]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Winners from the highly acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are currently exhibiting their works at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town. If you happen to be in the Mother City between December 2011 and March 2012 it’s well worth a visit. RUNNER-UP, Cyril Ruoso, FRANCE. Tiny warm-up. Folded up into a fur-ball, this youngster is warming its [...]
Cape Minstrel Carnival
Cape Town celebrates New Year with a banjo-picking musical parade. Thousands of minstrel groups garbed in garishly bright costumes perform across the city bowl. Known locally as the Kaapse Klopse, the carnival has its origin in the days of slavery when citizens of District Six were allowed their one day off a year. The white [...]
Sundowners with the Ocean Racers: Groupama’s placid Cape Town finish
Yesterday afternoon I ventured out, along with guests of Nicky Arthur PR, into Table Bay on a splendid motor yacht. It really was a perfect afternoon – the sea was flat and calm, with barely a breath of wind. Windless boating is ideal for me because I have the sea legs of an elderly donkey [...]
Nikon 1. Super sexy and sleek.
Nikon have just announced the launch of their new Nikon 1 system. Marketed as being ‘one click ahead’ Safari was invited to test the product at the Val de Vie polo estate just outside of Cape Town. I should probably admit that it wasn’t really the camera that lured me out of the office….it was more to [...]
Safari feature: A great white shark quest
When I was living and guiding in the bush, the chances of seeing a lion, leopard or wild dog kill in action was fairly low. However, by trusting my knowledge of the particular predator, their hunting times, body language and feeding patterns, I could certainly increase the chances of being there in the moment.
Wilderness in the City
There are few places in the world where it is possible to leave your mid-city office at 5pm on a Friday, drive 10 mins, start walking, and by 7pm be in the middle of the wilderness making dinner on a log fire. The Table Mountain hut in Cape Town is one of those places. At [...]
James Bond is coming to Cape Town
It was revealed recently, at a book launch in London, that the new James Bond book – and eventually movie – will be based in Cape Town. Bond will apparently be boarding at hotels like the Cape Grace and dining at restaurants like Beluga. When asked about why he chose Cape Town for the backdrop [...]
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Pygmy Hippo tragedy strikes South Africa
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Kruger impala killer banned for five years!
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Sunburn: Casablanca to Joburg!
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Hope for the Future: a scary split-up and the completion of stage one
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Stuck in the Okavango Delta in a mini-skirt
