The picturesque village of Nieu-Bethesda lies at the foot of the Sneeuberge, roughly 50 kilometers north of Graaff Reinet in the Eastern Cape.

Visiting Clarens was like stepping into a postcard. From the beautiful architecture to the awe-inspiring mountains that rose majestically around it, I was captivated the moment I set foot in its picturesque surroundings.

‘Veld or veldt’ is synonymous with the word ‘field.’ It stems from the Afrikaans language and is by no means just a field as we know it.

Stunning views, wonderful people, amazing places – and experience not to bemissed.

The Africlassic Food Safari, hosted by Africlassic Rivonia River lodge, gives you and your team the opportunity to be fully immersed in Africa’s unique food culture.

Movies and book story plots have revolved around this concept, taking the open road and letting your hair down—discovering the new and the quaint with an open mind.

Ask any South African what is ‘load-shedding’ or ‘car-guards’ and they’ll probably laugh and go into an explanation with humour and a touch of acid.

As the flight from Charles de Gaulle to OR Tambo descended low over the suburbs, the French gentleman nearest the window asked us, what are all the blue spots below? Blue spots? Ahh, those are swimming pools! He was intrigued as we explained it to him.

Have you ever stood in the bushveld on a moonless night when it is so dark you can’t see your hands and only listen to the sounds of a lion pride feeding just meters away?