Namibia and Northern Botswana

Namibia and Northern Botswana

A marvellous adventure! For lovers of wildlife, nature, wilderness and people, this was the trip of a lifetime. Four months in a jeep/tent, wandering as the mood took us, this was life as good as it gets! This story is a quick overview. There will be more detail on...

Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Please also look at paintings for an impression of this place. When I was a kid I remember the film Road to Zanzibar. Always thought it was an exotic sounding place and it lived up to its reputation - Zanzibar island is terrific. It is an artist’s paradise -...

Tanzania Overview

Tanzania Overview

We spent 3 months in northern Tanzania. This was another great experience - wildlife, people and scenery. We stayed for extended periods in the various National Parks - Taranagire, Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The north is dominated by the fascinating...

Serengeti

Serengeti

This is the most famous national park in East Africa and whilst a bit busy, it didn’t disappoint. Most folks visiting this are on their pre-planned safaris, often staying in fairly fancy lodges. (Actually, we have to admit visiting such places on the odd occasion when...

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

A unique experience This natural crater is 10km wide and contains a dramatic selection of wildlife. We went there for one day only (slight criticism - it was very costly for a starvin' artist). Anyway, it was like going into a different world where, in a relatively...

South Africa and Victoria Falls

South Africa and Victoria Falls

These photos are a small sample of those done on location in South Africa. The trip began in Zimbabwe at the mighty Victoria Falls and ended at Cape Town. There were many adventures in between, from the massive scenery in the Drakensberg Mountains, the magnificent...