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RIP Dr. Jane Goodall: A Life Dedicated to Chimpanzees and Conservation
Image credit https://www.br.de/ Dr Jane Goodall.... On October 1st, 2025, the world bid farewell to one of its greatest pioneers in...

Craig Mitchell
Oct 23 min read


Week-Long Fire at Namibia’s Etosha National Park Contained
Etosha National Park Fire Devastation....A massive fire that swept through nearly a third of Etosha National Park  in Namibia has now...

Craig Mitchell
Sep 302 min read


Durban. Discover the Great Outdoors Expo – November 15th & 16th, 2025
The countdown is on! The Great Outdoors Expo  is back this November 15th and 16th, bringing together adventurers, explorers, and outdoor...

Craig Mitchell
Sep 302 min read


Eagles Crag Lodge at Shamwari: A Luxury Safari in the Eastern Cape
Looking for an ultimate luxury safari in South Africa? Eagles Crag Lodge at Shamwari Private Game Reserve  is one of the Eastern Cape’s...

Craig Mitchell
Sep 302 min read


Join the JWP Turtles & Tusks 2026 Expedition – A Journey of Wildlife, Wilderness & Purpose
From 13–21 February 2026 , embark on an extraordinary 8-night / 9-day adventure through the wild heart of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa....

Craig Mitchell
Sep 182 min read


Go Anywhere, Sleep Anywhere – The Front Runner Roof Top Tent
If you’re serious about overlanding or just love the freedom of spontaneous road trips, the Front Runner Roof Top Tent is built to keep...

Craig Mitchell
Sep 12 min read


Remembering Matthew and Stacey of Toyota World Runners – A Heartfelt Farewell to Two Adventurers
Sad news has reached us from across the ocean, and it has left a heavy mark on the global overlanding, RVing, and off-road community....

Craig Mitchell
Aug 132 min read


Tragedy on Safari: American Hunter Killed by Charging Buffalo in Limpopo
A safari in Limpopo Province turned deadly last week when 59-year-old American big game hunter Asher Watkins was fatally gored by a Cape...

Craig Mitchell
Aug 83 min read


A Glimpse of a Ghost: Oupoot, the Last Elephant of Knysna, Reappears
In a truly remarkable moment for South Africa’s wilderness, the elusive lonely matriarch of the Knysna forest — Oupoot  — has shown...

Craig Mitchell
Jul 242 min read


Celebrate Mandela Day: Make Your 67 Minutes Count
Honoring a legacy of kindness, courage, and change. Every year on July 18th , people around the world pause to celebrate Mandela Day , a...

Craig Mitchell
Jul 182 min read


New Tourism-Only Border Opens Between Kruger and Gonarezhou
There’s exciting news for adventure travellers and safari enthusiasts: a new tourism-focused border crossing has officially opened...

Craig Mitchell
Jun 271 min read


World Bunny Chow Day – 26 June 2025. Celebrating Durban’s Most Iconic Street Food
A modern take on the humble Bunny Chow Today, we’re celebrating World Bunny Chow Day  – a day to honour one of South Africa’s most...

Craig Mitchell
Jun 263 min read


Tragedy at Bonamanzi: A Reminder of Nature’s Power
We were deeply saddened to read the recent news of a man on holiday who lost his life in a Nile crocodile attack at Bonamanzi Game...

Craig Mitchell
Jun 262 min read


Fatal Lion Attack in Namibia Highlights the Unpredictable Nature of Africa’s Wilderness
We hesitated to share this story — not because it isn't important, but because far too often, these tragic events are used to chase...

Craig Mitchell
Jun 112 min read


Sardine Fever Grips KwaZulu-Natal – Swimming Banned on Southern Beaches
KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline is buzzing with excitement as the much-anticipated sardine run makes its arrival — but along with the silver...

Craig Mitchell
Jun 41 min read


Durban Celebrates Enviro Week: 1–8 June 2025
Westville Girls High and Safripol at a recent Beach Clean up with Green Corridors Green Corridors and EEPAN (Environmental Education and...

Craig Mitchell
Jun 32 min read


A Salute to the Legend, Kingsley Holgate. Scott Brady from Expedition Portal's Hero including ours:
If you think adventure has an age limit, think again. Kingsley Holgate has completed 41 expeditions—and counting—all after turning 50....

Craig Mitchell
May 291 min read


1 TON TRAVELLER BLOCKS TRAFFIC IN CAPE TOWN — ELEPHANT SEAL GOES OFF-ROAD
You ever have one of those mornings where you're just trying to get to school or work and suddenly — BAM — there's a 1 ton elephant seal...

Craig Mitchell
May 282 min read


The 2026 Jeep Compass: A New Breed, or Just a Shiny Soft-Roader in Camo?
Right. Let’s talk about Jeep. Not the rugged legend of yesteryear, caked in mud and rattling with character, but the new breed—clean,...

Craig Mitchell
May 213 min read


Tourist Killed by Elephants In Kruger
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in the northern region of Kruger National Park on Saturday night when a 68-year-old woman was fatally...

Craig Mitchell
May 143 min read
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