On hearing I would be taking a small group of journalists to South Africa for a week … I was torn. Torn between being totally excited to be staying in some of the country’s top boutique hotels or the simple pleasure of getting a rare full night’s sleep. As mum to 3 boys (including 2 year old twins!) a full night’s sleep sounded like a major highlight.
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Having boarded our plane in Cape Town both Paul and I expected to leave the sunshine behind us – but oh no – on arrival into George airport it appeared that the sun wanted to come too! Excellent. This was my first time to the Garden Route and I was very excited. Particularly as I was to be staying at The Manor House at Fancourt! How decadent.
Comments closedLeaving the swaying palm trees of Zanzibar behind I boarded a tiny plane heading out to the vast expanse that is The Selous in Tanzania. Now I am a dreamer but really there was not a person or a vehicle for as far as the eye can see – I am sure that we were the only ones out there!
Comments closedA journey on The Blue Train in South Africa is a luxury normally reserved for the likes of royalty, celebrities and heads of state. But for the next few months it may just be possible for us mere mortals to sample the extravagant lifestyle of the rich and famous
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